5 Best Things Successful People Do Before 8 AM
Did you know that some of the most successful people all over the world wake up before 8 AM? It is true! According to an article in Inc. Magazine, people who wake up early in the morning are more productive as well as successful.
Margaret Thatcher, Disney CEO, Robert Iger and Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo are just some of the many successful people who begin their day before 5 AM. Make use of the wee hours of the morning. This may be just what you need to have a healthy and successful life!
Let us take a look at 5 things that successful people do before breakfast. It may inspire you to start your day early and help you lead a more productive day:
1. Sweat It Out
Hit the gym and give yourself a much needed healthy start to the day. Join Yoga or aerobics and give your day a healthy makeover with loads of energy that helps you be on your toes. It is guaranteed to prepare your body for the hectic schedule that awaits you. If you are not quite the gym-going type, you can always work out at home!
2. Plan Your Day
Mornings are peaceful, and hence make the most of this time to plan out your schedule for the day. Early morning is the best time to plan your day and make a to-do list.
3. King Size Breakfast
You’ve heard your mom and granny say this quite often, to not leave the house with empty stomach. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When you get up late, you have no time to prepare a healthy breakfast and leave the house in a rush. But when you get up early, you can devote a lot of time to yourself. No more rushing off to work with just a cup of coffee and eating junk food on your way to work!
4. Visualize Your Day
A great way to prepare yourself for the day ahead is to visualize how you are going to spend it. Mornings are a fantastic time to do this as everything is still quiet. You can use this time to meditate or quietly contemplate the things that you need to do for the great day ahead.
5. Start Work Early
When you wake up early, you can get started on work early instead of rushing because you woke up late. It is also a great way to complete the least desirable job you need to do, also making it easier for you to concentrate on other tasks. When you complete the tough jobs early, you make the rest of your day easy! (How Do CEOs Spend Time)
Now do you see why successful people start their day early? There are so many benefits that they get! They are able to unwind after a long day at work earlier and live a healthy lifestyle that allows them to succeed in whatever they do!