Working in the corporate world, I noticed that urban professionals are lost in the race to do it all, be it all, and win it all. Everyone wants to be productive and successful. But what is it that makes some people super successful than others? What is it that they do differently? Probably lots, but let’s start with the way they rise and shine. Read on for 7 Morning Habits of Super Successful People.
Snoozing the alarm, waking up groggy, grabbing your cup of caffeine, scrolling through the mobile, and rushing to work, is what an average person’s morning looks like. But did you know that’s precisely what super successful people intentionally avoid each morning? Yes, Marie Kondo, Barack Obama, Jeff Bezos, or Oprah Winfrey, you name them, and they have a morning routine they swear by.
Here are the incredibly powerful morning habits of super successful people.
1. Be up with the Lark:
Not a morning person? It’s time to change that. Starting your day early helps you accomplish more and plan your day ahead. Early mornings are a time to concentrate on “YOU” before getting all caught up. Wake up 15 minutes earlier and gradually notch up.
2. Meditation:
The human brain is bombarded with over 6000 thoughts per day. Take time to disengage. Connect with nature, breathe in the fresh air and soak up some sunshine while meditating. Listen to some calming music and focus on your breath. Meditation is not about stilling that monkey mind.
It’s more about fine-tuning your emotional reactivity and improving focus. It helps you respond not react impulsively to situations.
3. Put on the cloak of Gratitude:
If it’s just one habit that you can take away, let it be gratitude. Just a few minutes of gratitude can elevate your outlook on life. Count your blessings, always.
4. Movement and Hydration:
Hydrating your body first thing in the morning and then moving it is like oiling a machine for smooth performance. Be it the gym, calisthenics, a spin class, an aerobic workout, or a simple walk and stretch, make time for exercise to release those feel-good endorphins. It leaves you with a happy and accomplished feeling for the rest of your day.
5. Affirmations and visualization to rewire and recode your brain:
If there is one superpower that can rewire and recode your brain, it is the power of the subconscious. Believe you can, affirm your goals, visualize your success, and take action to make it happen. You will see over time; your beliefs become a reality. Here’s what I have to say about the power of affirmations.
6. Setting an intention and reflecting:
Execution is easy when the plan is in place. When the mind is clear in the calm of the morning, it is easy to prioritize your to-do list. Self-reflect and review your goals and progress. Set the intention for the day and prime your mind to achieve those goals and dreams.
7. Power up with breakfast:
Breaking your overnight fast with a healthy meal in the morning can give you the much-needed boost of energy to get things done. So try not to skip but replenish and refuel your body with a healthy breakfast.
The science behind the power of morning rituals:
Being attuned to your internal biological clock has many benefits.
- Biologist Dr. Christoph Randler found that early risers are more proactive and positioned for career success.
- Research has also shown that willpower is at its peak in the quiet hours of the morning.
- And there is enough evidence linking exercise with enhanced mood and brain function.
If science-backed happiness is your cup of tea, check out this blog on how to leverage your internal energy to be happy.
As you do the same thing at the same time, day after day, the brain is rewired to accept your powerful new habits as your new morning ritual.
We are overly cautious about keeping our laptops, mobiles, or iPads charged and powered up to avoid low-battery situations. Similarly, an intentional, mindful morning ritual is essential to keep ourselves powered up through the day.
Your morning ritual sets the tone for the rest of the day. When you discipline yourself with habits that serve, your life can change dramatically. Follow some or all of these seven habits of super successful people and see your life transform.