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How to Start Your Day for More Productivity and Focus
You may feel that you’re busy all day every day, but that you don’t accomplish very much. This happens to a lot of us. You may not realize it, but the way that you start your day can set the tone for the entire day. When you start your morning in an unproductive way, that may carry on throughout the day.
Let me ask you this. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up each morning? For many people, it’s go to your phone (or computer) to check email, Facebook, or other social media. While yes, it can be for work related reasons, it can lead to immediately getting bogged down in routine “have to do” tasks.
The problem with this is that the next thing you know, it’s lunch time and you don’t feel like you’ve gotten anything done. Each of us has our own morning routine and you should take some time to create your own so that it benefits you.
The first hour of your day is important as it sets the tone for everything that comes after. It’s a good time to deal with matters that most require our focused thinking and problem solving. Remember that you need to think about what works best for you, as not everything will work for everyone. Here are tips on how to make the best use of your first hour of the day.
