90% of people can’t focus.

All because they don’t optimize the first 10% of their day.

Here’s 5 easy habits to do in the morning to be 10x more productive.

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Elon Musk, Oprah, Bill Gates all have morning routines.

Why?

A repeatable process allows you to finish more work in less time.

Which means more time for family, friends, and anything else.

So what are the 5 key elements of a strong morning routine?

Let’s break it down..

1. Avoid snooze

Waking up sets the tone for your entire day.

And each time you hit snooze on your alarm?

You’re throwing off your WHOLE routine.

5 minutes can turn into 10 and 10 minutes can turn into 30.

So how do we avoid this?

Charge your phone across the room.

This removes snooze as an option.

Forcing you to get out of bed when the alarm goes off.

Relying on systems is better than willpower.

Now what should you do when you’re awake?

2. Hydrate

Overnight, you lose water from breathing and sweating.

Often, you wake up dehydrated.

This affects your:

• Mood
• Focus
• Energy

So drink 500ml to 1 litre of water when you wake up.

3. Clear your mental inbox

The best way to build focus?

Mindfulness.

Focus on your thoughts in the morning with meditation.

This leads to:

• Better mood
• Clear thinking
• Stronger memory

But how do we meditate?

It's simple.

1. Cross your legs
2. Close your eyes
3. Focus on your breath
4. Inhale through the nose
5. Exhale through the mouth

Breathe in for 5 seconds.

Breathe out for 5 seconds.

Repeat for 3 to 20 minutes.

4. Exercise

Exercise is proven to boost cognitive health, not just physical.

Invest 10-60 minutes in an activity you enjoy.

• Lifting
• Cycling
• Jogging
• Running

Outdoor activity is a bonus.

Sunlight has a positive effect on your circadian rhythm.

5. Journaling

The best way to clear your mind is to write.

Set a timer and limit yourself to 5 minutes.

Don’t try to be perfect, just get down whatever is on your mind.

Allow your consciousness to flow.

An empty mind makes focusing on the day’s tasks 2x easier.

Bonus tip:

Want to keep your focus going after your morning routine?

Our app, Rize, is designed just for that.

With it you’ll:

• Get more done
• Spend less time working
• See where your wasting time

Check it out here: http://t2m.io/Rize 

To summarize:

The key to a successful life lies within your morning routine.

Don’t overcomplicate it, start small with these 5 habits:

1. Avoid snooze
2. Hydrate
3. Meditate
4. Write
5. Exercise

And remember,

The best morning routine is the one you can stick to.

And that’s a wrap!

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