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My Morning Routine

Michael Xander

Among the 64 most successful individuals of today, what do they share in common? They have a consistent morning schedule to help them start the day off right. However, that's all there is in common. The self-starters mentioned in the book have different morning routines, from reading to exercising and meditating. To create your morning schedule, you need to consider what is suitable for you, not what works for someone else. Let's get started! A successful day starts with excellent first few hours. As a result, you might feel more joyful, calmer, and ready to take on the world. What's the first step? Your intuitions are the best guide, so listen to them. Awakening at 6:00 a.m. and doing an hour of quiet thinking sounds ideal to some; however, to others, it is just one more reason to turn in and go back to sleep. Developing a successful morning routine demands an experimentation process. Feel free to try out any ideas you like in these bites. Just go with what feels good to you. Don't give up if it doesn't work. Eventually, you'll discover your own flow!

self-help

productivity

psychology

inspirational

health

22 min

10 Bite

Insight

What's it about?

A helpful resource for would-be morning birds, My Morning Routine (2018) draws from conversations with 64 leading successful people in the modern era. Even though you may hate your morning alarm and rely heavily on your phone's bedtime mode, there are other alternatives. Getting up in the morning doesn't have to be stressful. Additionally, finding the proper morning habit will help you handle the rest of the day better.

Book summary

Michael Xander is a qualified engineer and product designer, who is currently living and working in Berlin, Germany. Together with his partner Benjamin Spall, he is the creative force behind "My Morning Routine," an independent online publication that features inspirational morning routines from various parts of the world.

"Your morning sets the stage for the rest of your day. That doesn’t mean that you need to get up early: it does mean you should use your morning to do what’s most important to you."

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The best way to get up in the morning is to have an important task or something you're passionate about.

You will create some of your finest work in the morning, so take the time before proceeding with other duties.

A workout in the morning is an excellent start for an efficient, energetic, and cheerful day.

Practicing morning meditation frequently allows you to concentrate during the day.

Take a few minutes to yourself before diving into your job and daily tasks.

Your morning routine can be planned the night before.

A good night's sleep can help you get rid of your annoying alarm clock.

Although your sleep schedule is at the hands of your kids, being a parent also has its perks.

While on vacation, try to adjust your schedule rather than give up on it.

Embrace change, even if things don't go according to plan.

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