Things Super-Successful People Do Before 8am

Rise and shine! Morning time just became
your new best friend. Love it or hate it,
utilizing the morning hours before work
may be the key to a successful and healthy
lifestyle. That’s right, early rising is a
common trait found in many CEOs,
government officials, and other influential
people. Margaret Thatcher was up every
day at 5 a.m.; Frank Lloyd Wright at 4 am
and Robert Iger, the CEO of Disney wakes
at 4:30am just to name a few. I know what
you’re thinking – you do your best work at
night. Not so fast. According to Inc.
Magazine, morning people have been
found to be more proactive and more
productive. In addition, the health benefits
for those with a life before work go on and
on. Let’s explore 5 of the things successful
people do before 8 am.
1. EXERCISE - I’ve said it once, I’ll say it
again. Most people that work out daily,
work out in the morning. Whether it’s a
morning yoga session or a trip to the gym,
exercising before work gives you a boost of
energy for the day and that deserved sense
of accomplishment. Anyone can tackle a
pile of paperwork after 200 ab reps!
Morning workouts also eliminate the
possibility of flaking out on your cardio
after a long day at work. Even if you aren’t
bright eyed and bushy tailed at the thought
of a 5 am jog, try waking up 15 minutes
early for a quick bedside set of pushups or
stretching. It’ll help wake up your body,
and prep you for your day.
2. MAP OUT YOUR DAY - Maximize your
potential by mapping out your schedule for
the day, as well as your goals and to dos.
The morning is a good time for this as it is
often one of the only quiet times a person
gets throughout the day. The early hours
foster easier reflection that helps when
prioritizing your activities. They also allow
for uninterrupted problem solving when
trying to fit everything into your timetable.
While scheduling, don’t forget about your
mental health. Plan a 10 minute break after
that stressful meeting for a quick walk
around the block or a moment of
meditation at your desk. Trying to eat
healthy? Schedule a small window in the
evening to pack a few nutritious snacks to
bring to work the next day.
3. EAT A HEALTHY BREAKFAST- We all
know that rush out the door with a cup of
coffee and an empty stomach feeling. You
sit down at your desk, and you’re already
wondering how early that taco truck sets
up camp outside your office. No good.
Take that extra time in the morning to fuel
your body for the tasks ahead of it. It will
help keep you mind on what’s at hand and
not your growling stomach. Not only is
breakfast good for your physical health, it
is also a good time to connect socially. Even
five minutes of talking with your kids or
spouse while eating a quick bowl of
oatmeal can boost your spirits before
heading out the door.
4. VISUALIZATION-These days we talk
about our physical health ad nauseam, but
sometimes our mental health gets
overlooked. The morning is the perfect time
to spend some quiet time inside your mind
meditating or visualizing. Take a moment to
visualize your day ahead of you, focusing
on the successes you will have. Even just a
minute of visualization and positive
thinking can help improve your mood and
outlook on your work load for the day.
5. MAKE YOUR DAY TOP HEAVY - We all
have that one item on our to do list that we
dread. It looms over you all day (or week)
until you finally suck it up and do it after
much procrastination. Here’s an easy tip to
save yourself the stress – do that least
desirable task on your list first. Instead of
anticipating the unpleasantness of it from
first coffee through your lunch break, get it
out of the way. The morning is the time
when you are (generally) more well rested
and your energy level is up. Therefore, you
are more well equipped to handle more
difficult projects. And look at it this way,
your day will get progressively easier, not
the other way around. By the time your
work day is ending, you’re winding down
with easier to dos and heading into your
free time more relaxed. Success!
http://www.forbes.com/sites/
jennifercohen/2013/10/02/5-things-super-
successful-people-do-before-8-am/

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