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  • 1.  What can you do to start off your day/week?

    Posted 02-10-2020 09:39
    Edited by Christopher Gibbons 02-10-2020 09:39
    Getting up in the morning as an adult is hardly an easy fest as our body and mind changes over time (I still love to sleep in). I decided to start creating a routine to make my days more productive. I started getting up at 5 in the morning to go for a long walk in the neighborhood and then rest at home with a strong breakfast and get ready for the day. I used to eat my breakfast at work but since more time at home is allotted, I am able to eat at home without any rush. What kind of routine you do to get your day started as a successful person?

    Here's an article that could offer a few suggestions to make your day/week more productive: Daily Routines and Schedules of 7 Famous Entrepreneurs 


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    Christopher Gibbons
    Maryland Heights MO
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  • 2.  RE: What can you do to start off your day/week?

    Posted 02-11-2020 21:29
    I find that my best days are ones where I wake at or before 5am and go for a run, followed by stretching and sometimes meditation (alternately, or in addition I try to meditate at the office around lunch time). That's followed by breakfast while reading whatever book I am in the middle of at the time. This all allows me to start the day off with a clear head and be awake and into the day enough to hit the ground running as I make it into the office.

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    John Schroeder
    Arlington Heights IL
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  • 3.  RE: What can you do to start off your day/week?

    Posted 02-17-2020 09:56
    Christopher and John,

    I don't know how you do it--I can't get myself to wake up that early! I'm a confirmed night owl, and I rarely go to sleep before midnight. (And, to be honest, I enjoy being up that late; I like the quiet of the night when everyone's already gone to bed.)

    Have you always been morning people, or is it a habit you've instilled in yourselves?

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    Tiffany Leong
    Beta Gamma Sigma
    St. Louis MO
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  • 4.  RE: What can you do to start off your day/week?

    Posted 02-20-2020 11:09
    Some days I am a morning person. However, since I just had a new dog, responsibility and ownership naturally developed a habit including getting up early in the morning. It actually helps me get more ready for the day and boost some creative ideas. Plus, it encourage me to do more exercise!

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    Christopher Gibbons
    Maryland Heights MO
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  • 5.  RE: What can you do to start off your day/week?

    Posted 03-04-2020 16:33
    Edited by Jorge Serrano Fernandez 03-04-2020 16:33
    Habits shape your behaviors and your behaviors shape if you would achieve your goals. If you want to start the day the right way, you´ll have to build a set of healthy habits in your weekly routine.
    1. Pay attention to your diet.  It is a reality that people that eat more natural (less processed and artificial food) report higher levels of attention, concentration, and energy throughout the day. Books that support these claims: Dale Vida A Tu Cerebro, The Wahls Protocol, The Microbiome Solution.

    2. Are you hitting the road?  Moderate exercise (around 1 hour each day) has also been proven to increase energy levels, enhance learning skills (promoting neurogenesis and increased connectivity of neurons). Books that support these claims: Spark: the revolutionary science of exercise

    3. Sleep timing. Try going to bed and waking up at some pre-established times. You need to get deep and profound sleep, that is easier when your body knows when to shut down and reactivate. Personally I have tried this piece of advice and it has worked wonderfully.

    4. Never stop learning. Mental stimulation increases well being as well as productivity. Remember that great feeling when you discovered something amazing or tried something for the first time? Learning is exciting, it keeps you alert and engaged. If you learn, you also become more competitive. Why did you go to university? Why did you choose that first job? You already know the answer. If you want to improve, you must keep learning.


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    Jorge Serrano Fernandez
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  • 6.  RE: What can you do to start off your day/week?

    Posted 02-20-2020 12:59

    The time we get up does not make someone successful. Advising anybody that all successful people wake up early (like before 6:30) is horrible advice! Nobody on this board is doing that, but I hear it often in my discussions and mentor groups. 

    What's the difference between waking up earlier or going to bed earlier? It's more about length of sleep than it is about timing of waking. You need to be aware of your own body/mind situation, your own circadian rhythm.

    How much sleep do you need? Some people need 5 hours, other people need 8. It usually falls between those ranges. 

    Take some time to really think about, or even write down, what times your energy is highest and when does it peak and slowly cascade. Think of as it as an own personal experiment. Work your day around your natural body, don't force your body to do things that are not natural to it. Every (body) is different. In fact, there are now sleep profiles called sleep animals.. (remember night owl, early bird).. well it was found that's just not enough. Sleep Animal Profiles include Lion, Bear, Wolf, Dolphin.. there are many articles about this and I recommended checking those out. 

    I will say that an easy thing to do is just simply just to get an extra 30 minutes of sleep, tonight. Just try that and see how it feels. Unfortunately, most of us are overworked and under-slept. I love John's aspects to his morning routine. Mediation, Exercise, Reading... These are definitely key to a successful day, just don't get hung up on the timing of when you do these things. Experiment around and find what's best for you. Cheers!

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    Benjamin Utterback
    Florida International University
    Bethesda MD
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  • 7.  RE: What can you do to start off your day/week?

    Posted 03-09-2020 18:59
    Thank you for making that point, Ben. Like Tiffany, I have a hard time waking up any earlier than necessary. But rather than having a morning routine like those mentioned above, I have an evening routine that keeps me centered.

    After work, I like to work out to help combat the 8+ hours of sitting that day. Every work out I finish with a solid 30 minutes of stretching to help bring my heart rate back to resting a begin winding down for the day. In addition, every evening before bed I take some time to read. Whether it's one page or one chapter, I always make sure to squeeze this in. Reading helps clear my mind of the day's stresses that would otherwise prevent a peaceful night of sleep.

    Whether your routine is in the morning or in the evening, it's important to create healthy habits that promote a balanced lifestyle.

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    Sydney Wawrzyniak
    Georgetown University
    Reston VA
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