Top 5 Morning Habits to increase productivity

MUW Team

// July 4, 2023

Growth mindset

Introduction

Before you even get out of bed, your day has already begun. In fact, your day may have started hours ago if you’re someone who wakes up early to prepare for the day ahead. But why should productivity be reserved only for those blessed with early risers? If you’re not a morning person and find it difficult to get going before noon each day, don’t worry! We’ve compiled a list of five habits that will help you get more done in the morning so you can accomplish even more throughout your day —no matter when it starts.

Wake up early.

Get up earlier.
How much earlier you should get up: The ideal time to wake up is between 5 and 6 AM, but it’s important to find the right time for yourself. You’ll need to experiment with different times before finding what works best for you.
Why it’s important to get up early: Getting an early start on your day allows you to make progress on tasks without feeling rushed or stressed out. It also gives your mind time before other people are awake so that you can think clearly and focus on what needs done without distractions like social media or emails filling up your inboxes.
How do I make waking up easier? Try setting an alarm at least 20 minutes before the time when you want rise from bed (so if 6 AM is when you want get up then set 5:40 AM). This will give yourself enough time before having breakfast/showering/etc., but won’t be too far away from when others around them will begin waking themselves up too!

Drink plenty of water.

Drink plenty of water.
Water is the best way to start your day, because it’s good for you and can help keep you healthy. Drinking a glass or two first thing in the morning will help flush out toxins that have built up overnight, which can leave you feeling sluggish when you wake up. It also helps with weight loss because it makes us feel fuller faster (and therefore eat less), plus we’ll be able to think more clearly throughout the day if we aren’t dehydrated from not drinking enough fluids during the night!

Exercise as soon as you get up.

Exercise is a great way to boost your energy and mental clarity. It’s also a powerful way to combat negative emotions, like stress and anxiety. Exercise can improve your sleep quality, which means you’ll wake up feeling less groggy than if you hadn’t exercised at all.

Exercise has been shown to improve productivity by increasing focus and reducing distraction as well as decreasing stress levels–all factors that contribute to an increase in workplace performance

Listen to music.

Music can help you wake up.
Music can help you relax.
Music can help you focus.
Music can help you sleep better at night, which will make your days better, too!
Listening to music before or during workouts has been shown to increase performance and endurance levels in athletes–so if you’re trying to get fit, this is a great habit for that purpose as well!

Plan for the day ahead.

Planning your day is a great way to stay on track and be productive. It’s important to plan your day in advance, as it helps you manage your time more effectively and efficiently.

However, don’t overdo it! Leave some room for spontaneity so that you can handle unexpected tasks or meetings as they arise.

Habits are good, and it’s easier to form new ones when we’re young, so try to start them early!

Habits are good, and it’s easier to form new ones when we’re young, so try to start them early!
Habits are easier to form when we’re young because we don’t have as many things competing for our attention or energy. As you get older, there are more things vying for your attention–jobs, family commitments, and so on–so forming new habits becomes harder.
If you want your morning routine or exercise routine or whatever else you want in life (like writing an article about productivity), then start doing it now! Your life is too short not to make time for what matters most.

Conclusion

So there you have it, five habits to help you be more productive as soon as you wake up. It may seem like a lot to remember in the morning, but don’t worry! Once these become part of your routine, they’ll be second nature and won’t take much thought at all.