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Apr 8, 2022
A solid morning routine can significantly increase productivity throughout the day. The usual advice includes waking up early, going for a jog or exercising, journaling, meticulously planning one's entire day, etc. If you're looking for an effective morning routine, you're in the right place. Today, I'll share how I perfected one that works for me and how you can craft one based on your goals!
My Journey to Discovering the "Most Effective Morning Routine"
Like most people, I was on a continuous search to find that one secret to make my mornings & ultimately, my entire day more productive than it is. I experimented with hacks, tips, tricks, and "10-step" guides. Yet, despite all the advice, I often found myself overwhelmed, stuck in a cycle of complicated routines that didn't work.
"But the beauty is that if we relentlessly seek, we find."
This quote by Alex Hormozi completely changed my perspective. It made me realize that the key to productivity is not in complicated routines or elaborate plans but in simply focusing on getting the work done. Eventually, I came up with the perfect morning routine for myself:
Wake up ➡️Brush ➡️ Make Coffee ➡️Get to Work ➡️ The End. Yes, that's it. As simple as it gets. You might be wondering how something so simple could be effective, so here's how:
The Benefits of Having a Simple Morning Routine & how you can achieve it:
1. Say No to Overthinking
One of the biggest obstacles to productivity is unnecessary overthinking. When your morning routine is cluttered with multiple steps & elaborate plans, it's easy to get tied down in analysis rather than action. Instead of spending time deciding what to do next or whether I'm sticking to the 'most perfect routine in the world' (lol), I start my day with a clear and immediate focus.
This approach helps me avoid the paralysis that often comes with over-planning. With fewer decisions in the morning, I can jump right into work, reducing the chances of being sidetracked by useless, unproductive thoughts
2. Take Immediate Action by Eliminating Distractions
I've reshaped my routine to eliminate distractions and focus on immediate action to boost productivity. I start my day to work immediately, avoiding delays or diversions like social media, emails, or unnecessary tasks. I maintain a sharp focus and maximize my productive time by simplifying my mornings, cutting out non-essential activities, and diving directly into my work.
3. Be Consistently Productive
As cliche as it sounds, consistency is the key to productivity. A simple routine I can replicate daily ensures that I'm consistently productive, no matter the external circumstances.
When a routine is straightforward, simple & repeatable, it reduces the mental effort needed to start a day. I don't have to think about what comes next; I just follow the same steps every morning. This makes productivity a natural part of my daily routine.
4. Get rid of procrastination
Always remember that planning work isn't work, and thinking of work isn't work. Actual work is just plain doing it. By simplifying my morning routine, I've shifted my attention from planning & preparation to just getting the work done. Before adopting this routine, I, like most people, would procrastinate on tasks because they were boring, tedious, or didn't align with what I wanted to do. But often, those things need to be done. Simplifying my morning routine has helped me cut through the noise and focus on the tasks that must be accomplished.
Embrace Simplicity & Productivity Will Follow
Stop wasting your time and energy on unnecessary "hacks," "tips," "tricks," or tactics. Trust me, they don't work. Just do the work. This straightforward approach will save you years of needless anxiety, stress & self-doubt. Embrace simplicity, and you'll find that productivity comes naturally. In conclusion, my journey to finding the most effective morning routine taught me that less is more.
By focusing on doing the work rather than planning it, dreaming about it, or stressing about it, I've perfected a level of productivity I never thought was possible. If you're struggling with your morning routine, try simplifying it. You might discover, as I did, that the key to productivity is simply getting to work as soon as possible.
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