Do These 3 Things in the Morning to Stay Energized All Day

CREDIT: Getty Images Whether balancing a side-hustle or juggling work and family, every self-employed person and business owner could use a little (or a lot) more energy. If you want to increase your productivity and results, coffee can only take you so far. It helps, instead, to start at the source: you. Here are three steps to channel your energy at the start of the day to avoid burnout. 1. Master Your Morning Routine We’ve all heard about the over-the-top morning routines of the ultra-successful. While you don’t have to dive into a cryotherapy tank like Tony Robbins , research shows a solid morning routine can position your entire day for success. Two examples of good habits to incorporate into your mornings are meditation and breath work. I’ve found that these can truly set my mood and focus for the day when I make the time for them. Apps like Headspace and Holosync can help you tap into the beneficial brain waves associated with meditating. Another healthy morning habit is low-intensity cardio. I had the opportunity to interview Anthony DeClementi , author of Biohacking Secrets , and I was intrigued because, 1) He was barefoot for our interview (an increasingly popular biohack called ‘Earthing’), and 2) He claims you can "biohack" your energy to increase focus and overall wellbeing. Anthony says just 20 minutes of gentle cardio at the start of your day can benefit your memory, protect you from neuro-degenerative diseases, increase your brain drive, and help the formation of new brain cells. What’s not to like? 2. Identify One Task If you’re anything like me, then you juggle multiple to-do lists, notepads, and planners. However, research shows this can actually be counterproductive. Long to-do lists can make you preoccupied with smaller, more tolerable tasks, such as picking […]

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