Launching your own venture is a high-pressure endeavour. The way you start your day can have a huge impact on productivity and having a fruitful day.
In this article, we look at some morning rituals that can help you start the day with clarity, energy and focus before the daily chaos begins.
Here goes…
1. Wake Up Early
No need to be up at 5 am if that does not suit your rhythm but successful founders are typically up between 5.30 am and 7.00 am.
The aim is to carve out distraction-free hours before the world starts demanding attention.
2. Move Your Body
Physical activity or a workout boosts mental clarity, reduces stress, and primes you for creative thinking, all essential for decision-making and leadership.
Options can include one of the following:
- 20-30 minutes of cardio or weight training
- Yoga or stretching
- A brisk walk or light jog while listening to a podcast or audiobook
Many founders find that workout time can also be used as thinking time. Many ideas can come up during or after a workout session.
The increased blood flow to the brain helps you to think clearly and problem-solve.
3. Mindfulness, Meditation, or Breathwork
Building a business can be mentally challenging. Therefore, it’s important to start the day with stillness.
Whether it’s 10 minutes of meditation, breathwork or even journaling can help to improve emotional regulation and resilience.
4. Plan the Day
Instead of reacting to the day ensure you proactively structure your day with outcomes that you want to achieve.
Review your calendar and work out 1-3 Most Important Tasks that you want to complete that day.
Time-block deep work sessions before noon when your creative energy peaks to help get in the zone for your best work.
Avoid starting your day with social media or emails as these platforms steal your attention and you may be distracted to deal with unnecessary tasks before your day has even begun.
5. Fuel Up Wisely
Drinking water and hydrating first thing is hugely important. Many founders drink water with lemon or sea salt to help rehydrate after sleep.
Skipping breakfast might work for some, but if you eat in the morning, aim for food that fuels long-term focus. Consider complex carbs, proteins, and healthy fats.
6. Avoid Decision Fatigue
Decision fatigue is the idea that making multiple trivial decisions leads to poorer choices later on in the day.
Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg are famous for wearing the same wardrobe daily to decrease the decision as to what to wear each day.
Consider automating or standardising anything non-essential in your morning routine.
Having a checklist or pre-planning outfits will help free up more mental energy for vital strategic thinking later in the day.
7. Read, Learn, or Reflect
Dedicating even 15 minutes to reading or listening to something inspiring can help broaden your perspective and stimulate ideas.
Don’t be afraid to take on something new first thing in the morning to stimulate your morning and your mind.
Sample Morning Routine (60–90 Minutes)
Final Thoughts
Most successful founders protect their mornings and ensure they start early. This helps to build focus, energy and nourish their minds and body before the chaos of the day begins.
The power of having a morning routine is to be intentional. Avoid having the day dictate to you and prioritise the most important things you wish to achieve that day.
Aim to start slowly and incorporate one or two items in your daily routine until you are up to speed.
Over time, your morning routine will not only be good for your business but it will also become your secret weapon for dealing with the stresses and strains of daily life.
Good luck!
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