7 Monday Morning Habits Of Highly Successful People
With another weekend in the books, we tend to start off the work week with a bit of a drag in our step. For some of the world's most successful people, however, Monday mornings represent an opportunity to start fresh and set the tone for the rest of the week. Whether they're practising yoga or meditation, walking their dog, or tidying their living space, they have a routine that helps them get ready for a productive week from the very start.
Here’s a list of Monday morning habits that highly successful people develop;
1. They Wake Up Early – Set Your Alarm For 5am
They wake up early to make sure that they have plenty of time to complete all of their tasks. Waking up early also ensures that they are not late for any of their scheduled events and they have plenty of time to take care of their personal chores prior to jumping into their workload. We are only allotted so much time in each day; sleeping the day away diminishes the chances of success.
2. They Only Tend To Urgent E-mails
Most email accounts are bursting with emails on Monday mornings. Highly successful people have a way to tend just to urgent emails in the morning. Going through a long list of random emails can waste a lot of time first thing in the morning. You can set up filters in your email account just like David Karp did. Alternatively, you can get an email app for your smartphone. Apps like Boxer, Dispatch, and Hop can help you to quickly go through your email box to separate urgent and non-urgent emails.
3. They Get Motivated – Personal Development Is Key
Highly successful people get motivated first thing on Monday morning. They read personal development books, watch inspirational videos, listen to motivational speakers. Even 15 minutes of inspirational content on Monday morning can set up your day and your week for success. Check out Tony Robbins’ free motivational speech about a Power Hour.
4. They Fuel Their Body – Food Is Energy
It’s imperative that your body is fueled with nutritious foods first thing in the morning. Healthy food provides energy and gets the mind and body ready for the day. According to Business Insider, Richard Branson eats a fruit salad and muesli (a mix of rolled oats, fruits, nuts, seeds, and milk) in the morning.
Some ideas for a healthy breakfast:
1 egg, 2 servings of egg whites, orange juice and a flax seed bread toast
Protein smoothie/shake
Fruit and greek yogurt parfait
Peanut butter and banana sandwich
Quinoa and fruit bowl
Apple slices dipped in peanut butter
5. They Get Active – No You Don’t Need A Gym Membership
Highly Successful people know that getting the body active is imperative on Monday mornings and throughout the week. Exercise helps the body wake up and oxygenate; by doing so, all of the cells become active and ready for the day.
6. They Connect With Their Team Face To Face
A lot of business decisions take place over email or other types of technology. Highly successful people connect with their teams face to face.
7. They Meditate – Start With Just 5 Minutes
Monday morning meditation or prayer are great tools to envision success. It’s important to quiet the mind and let the positive energy in as soon as you wake up. If you start with meditating for 5 minutes and overtime increase it to half an hour per session.
Such practices can also answer unanswered questions and lead the way to success.
Oprah meditates two times per day for 20 minutes, and she states, “I walked away feeling fuller than when I’d come in. Full of hope, a sense of contentment, and deep joy. Knowing for sure that even in the daily craziness that bombards us from every direction, there is — still — the constancy of stillness. Only from that space can you create your best work and your best life.
Concentrating on silence and your heartbeat is one way to do a meditation. Another way is to do a guided meditation. There are plenty of free guided meditation videos on YouTube that you can pull up. They range from positive energy meditation to prosperity meditation, to weight loss meditation. Read 10 Steps to Meditate Anywhere to learn more about meditation.
Success is not created by luck, but by working hard toward reaching a specific goal. Monday morning routines set the mood for the rest of the day and the rest of the week.
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Reference:
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/7-monday-morning-habits-highly-successful-people.html