Tips for a Stress-Free Morning
Do you feel like you're constantly busy, but you're never really getting anything completed?
A simple way to make sure you maximize productivity and minimize stress is to plan out your day the night before.
I know. Groundbreaking stuff.
But I promise there is more to it. Sitting down with your calendar and your running to do list isn't enough.
Here is where to focus your attention:
Organize your space
Reflect to today
Plan for tomorrow
Relax your body and mind
Organize Your Environment
Clean your office space (if it is at home)
Pick out your outfit
Prep the coffee machine
Set breakfast aside
Put lunch into a tupperware
Declutter the kitchen and common areas
Reflect on the Day
Celebrate the 'wins' for the day (you can always find something!)
Find 1 things that you are grateful for and let it resonate through your body
Cross off anything on your list that you accomplished
Journal What didn't go well today? What can I do to make it better next time? What went well today? How can I build off that and continue that pattern? How do I want to show up for myself and others today, and how do I want to show up tomorrow? What do I want to feel like tomorrow?"
Plan for the Tomorrow
Step 1: Decide - What’s the most important thing I need to accomplish tomorrow tomorrow? + What’s the earliest I could get it done? (This should be a task that is important enough that if is the only thing you accomplish all day you will feel good about the day.)
Step 2: Pick two other important tasks (These are 'runner up' task. If your get task #1 done, then these are the next most important tasks.)
Block your time - I prefer to do this in 30 minute to 1 hour increments
Double check your To-Do list - are there any tasks that your can delegate or get rid off
Relax your Body and Mind
Turn off screens early
Connect to the other humans in your house
Do a short meditate
Stretch your body for 5 minutes
Turn on calming music
Get in bed early