Don’t procrastinate! The sooner you get up, the more time you have to get ready, eat breakfast, plan your day and start your day with a fresh new attitude.
No matter what time it is or where on earth you are, getting up earlier than usual can make you feel refreshed and focused for the day ahead.
So sit down after waking up in the morning, and read our top 8 tips to start your day.
Top 8 Tips to Start Your Day
Start out with one of the tips, get familiar with it, and then add another tips to your daily to do list, and after a few days another one.
1. Start the Day with a Clean Desk
Does your desk always look like it was visited by a tornado? Do papers, receipts, notes and coffee cups litter the area?
If so, start the day with a clean desk.
Put away anything you did not need to see, hear or touch at the end of the day.
Put pens or pencils in a pencil cup, or put away the papers in the filing cabinet.
Your desk should be your workspace, not a dumping ground.
Setting up your desk in this way will keep it free from clutter and make it easier to find things when you need them. It will also improve the quality of your work by allowing you to focus on the task at hand rather than the mess on your desk.
When you start your day with a clean desk, it will set the tone for how you spend the rest of the day. The more clutter is visible on your desk, the more likely you are to let it take over your life.
2. Your Actions Speak Louder than Words
We all love to read self-help books, but rarely do we apply what we read. Instead, we focus on how much we need to improve.
If you are like most people, you have read many self-help books, but rarely apply what you read.
Start the day with a change in your approach. Start each day by writing down three things you did well yesterday. This simple habit will keep you grounded in reality and give you a fresh new perspective on your day.
Your actions will speak louder than words and this will be a great way to start the day. When you start recording your day, you will be surprised at how much you can accomplish.
You will see what can be accomplished when you have a positive attitude, and you will also see what you did wrong and how you can correct it.
3. Empty Your Mind to Find Clarity
When you are in a fog, or feel like you are not getting enough done, try one simple trick.
Take a moment to empty your mind, close your eyes and take a deep breath.
When you are done, do not think or try to remember anything. Simply empty your mind so you can find clarity.
When you empty your mind, you are not trying to remember anything, you are trying to find a new way to look at the problem.
Many people try to solve a problem by trying to remember the solution. This is like picking the answer to a math question out of your head. It is not possible. You have to remember the problem.
When you empty your mind and look at a problem from a new angle, you can often solve it.
4. Set Yourself Clear Goals for the Day
When you are starting the day, take a few minutes and set yourself a clear goal for the day. Perhaps it is to solve a problem, or write a blog post, or something else you want to accomplish.
Set yourself a clear goal for the day, and keep it in your thoughts throughout the day. You will be much more likely to achieve your goal when you keep it in your thoughts.
If you have a goal for the day, you will be much more likely to accomplish it.
Setting yourself a goal will help you stay focused. If you are in a meeting, or talking to someone on the phone, you can keep your thoughts on your goal. If you are not in a meeting, you will be much more likely to remember your goal when people start to talk to you.
5. Take a Moment to Smell the Roses
No matter what age you are, taking a few moments to smell the roses is a wonderful way to refocus on the present. Smelling roses is a great way to relax and take your mind off of your to-do list.
The next time you have a few minutes, go outside and smell the roses. Do not think about anything else, just smell the roses and relax.
You will be surprised at how much this simple trick can help you relax. If there are no roses around, smell some other beautiful flower.
There are few things in life that will calm and relax you like smelling roses or other flowers. Roses are beautiful flowers, and when you smell them, you will feel refreshed and ready to take on the day.
6. Live Each Day to the Fullest
There is a quote that goes, “You only live once, so make it count.” While this quote is often associated with drinking, it is a great reminder to live each day to the fullest.
Many people take life for granted, and waste it doing nothing to progress, learn and create things.
If you have dreams of something you want to accomplish in your life, you might not have much time to achieve them. Do not spend your life waiting for things to happen and stressing about what you will do when you are older. Live each day to the fullest and make your life count.
7. Don’t Beat Yourself up Over Mistakes, Learn from Them
When you make a mistake, do not beat yourself up and think about how much better you would be if you were not making mistakes.
This is a common mistake that people make, and it will drive you crazy if you make this mistake.
Mistakes are made, learn from them and move on. Do not dwell on the mistakes you make and do not beat yourself up over them. Simply try to learn from them and move forward.
When you make a mistake, simply take a step back and evaluate what happened. Ask yourself what you could have done differently. This is how you learn from your mistakes and move forward.
8. There Is More to Life than Work
There is more to life than work, if you allow yourself to live a little more, you will find there are many more things to enjoy in life. Do not live your life solely around work. There are many other things out there that you should try to enjoy.
Explore new hobbies, read a good book, meditate, go out to eat with friends and explore new places.
These are just a few things you can do besides work.
The key is to find something that you enjoy doing and spend time doing it every day. Although work is important, it is not the most important thing in your life. You should make time for the things that are important to you besides work.
Conclusion
Whether you are a young person looking to start working earlier or an older person who wants to get out of bed a little earlier, there are many ways to start your day early.
To get started, you can take advantage of the tips suggested here. Start your day in the right way to maximize your chances of accomplishing more and enjoying your day.
If you need some motivation getting out of bed early, and starting with the right foot, you can read one of these top 8 and set out to follow it.
Following even just one tip will bring a positive change on your life, following all the tips will bring greater success and satisfaction into your life.
About the Author
Remez Sasson is the founder of SuccessConsciousness.com, a leading resource for personal growth and self-transformation. With decades of experience in self-improvement and meditation, Remez has empowered countless individuals worldwide to unlock their potential.
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