5 Things Super Successful People Do Before 8 AM

by Jennn
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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 your 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!


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  • Profile picture of the author MarilynT
    Great tips Jenn - Thanks!
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    • Profile picture of the author BluezAce
      Thank you for sharing!
      As a kind of freelancer/enterpreneur, which means oftentimes I work from home with no one to keep me discipline but myself, I've had several experiment with my work habit. Ranging from working overnight on several years ago (I'm a college student so I use my day time to go to classes), working in the afternoon after classes until midnight, or went to bed early and woke up on midnight to work until morning, etc. But what I found was that my most productive pattern until now is go to bed early and wake up early before the sun rises. I always feel refresh and ready to do some good job!
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  • Profile picture of the author design89
    great post! Jenn
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  • Profile picture of the author BrownPhillip
    Great post, I agree there is something magical about mornings.
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  • Its really great preparation to start your day every morning.
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  • Profile picture of the author JohnnyG11k
    Hey, that was a very inspired article

    While I knew most of the things shared herein, I've got to learn a few new tidbits that I cannot wait to apply the very next morning

    Thank you!
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    You won't believe it!
    This NICHE made me $300,000...
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  • Profile picture of the author garyt
    Thanks but seems like too much work for me. I just do whatever I like instead of sticking to a rountine
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  • Profile picture of the author greatwriter
    Great tips. Now if I can only wake up that early to do
    some of that stuff instead of rolling out of bed
    at the last minute
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    • Profile picture of the author kayebee
      Great Tips, Jenn! I usually get up around that time and I immediately think about how I'm going to spend my day. I create a to do list in notepad and make myself a cup of green tea before I get started. I usually don't eat breakfast, something I know I have to start doing. Love the fifth tip.... I usually wait until the end of the day to attempt the hardest task. Sometimes procrastination sets in, which makes it even harder to complete my work.
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  • Profile picture of the author sunnywilliam
    Very inspirational tips. Being healthy and keeping a positive perspective can help one achieve success daily
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