Everybody wants to be successful, even if what defines success may vary. Even though success ultimately looks different for everyone, achieving fulfillment in life is one of our purposes for living. Successful people have gotten to where they are in life most often because they've worked hard for what they've achieved. They also grew as individuals in achieving, and because of this, they are very much aware of the steps they took to get from point A to point B.
Most of the time, we look at successful people and sigh and wish we had the same luck, the same work ethics, the same discipline, the same everything. However, to be successful like them, we need to develop the same success habits. We need to do the things they consistently do every day.
Most of the people we look up to do very similar things. One similarity amongst successful people is that they swear by their daily morning routine habit.
Certain actions get people results, and the wise ones know what to do about them – they just do them again and again and again. Ultimately, success is built upon these little things that work. If a person sticks at it, it will simply keep getting much better.
If the ultimate secret of success is found in their daily routine, then it's time to learn the morning routines that most successful employ.
They wake up at the same time every day.
Most successful people go to bed at the same time every night and wake up in the morning at the same time as well. Many of them do wake up very early, from as early as 4 am or 5 am. It's a routine because they do it consistently. The reason behind this is they get things done and out of the way first before the interruptions start. That way, they are more prepared for a long day ahead.
They eat a healthy breakfast.
Successful people know that a healthy power breakfast is vital to a good start. After all, food is fuel, and if a person runs on bad fuel, it's really easy to crash when you need to do focused tasks early in the day. To get things done, especially in the morning after our bodies have fasted throughout the night, we all need nutritious food to get us through the day.
This doesn't mean you have to eat first thing, but when you do eat, don't eat sugary foods that will have you mind-fogged in a couple of hours. Get some good protein into you to power your mind and body.
They eat the frog first.
This isn't breakfast! It means to do the hardest or least enjoyable tasks first thing in the morning when our willpower is at its peak. Successful people also understand the nature of their willpower; that it can be a limited resource. So they prioritize the most important tasks of the day first while their minds are clear and agile.
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They have a plan for their day.
Truly successful people do not become successful after one day or one week of hard work and then stop. They are successful because they have painstakingly gone through the process for many months or years. Enduring success takes time to build. Although it may mean boring repetition and routines day after day, most successful people have a plan they stick to, even as simple as a plan for their day. They do this because it gives them direction, clarity, and helps them manage their time and resources.
They connect with their loved ones.
Connecting with the people we love at the start of the day is a great motivation for success. They say motivation needs daily reinforcement, and sometimes, simply seeing and talking to the people we deeply care for reminds us why we're doing what we do – our purpose or ‘why.' Whether it's your spouse, your children, your parent or siblings, most people do things in great part for others, so this is a great way to kickstart a promising day.
They meditate and/or journal.
Successful people put more intention into their day by nourishing their inner selves. Starting the day either through meditation or writing a journal is powerful as it sets the tone for a more controlled and positive day ahead. The power that lies within us can keep us burning all day if we tap into it. These spiritual activities benefit us in many ways, from clearing the mind to fortifying our strength and inspiring us to live more intentionally.
