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title: "Make it Happen: A Morning Routine Blueprint That Will Make You a Rock Star"
description: Tips and advice for morning rituals that maximize their energy, productivity, and creativity all day long.
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# [Make it Happen: A Morning Routine Blueprint That Will Make You a Rock Star](https://blog.gmac.com/gmac-advisor/a-morning-routine-blueprint-that-will-make-you-a-rock-star)

 Written by [GMAC Advisor News](https://blog.gmac.com/gmac-advisor/author/gmac-advisor-news) | Mar 20, 2018 3:30:00 PM

Successful leaders employ morning rituals that maximize their energy, productivity, and creativity all day long. Consider these tips for starting your day.

<https://www.gmac.com/why-gmac/gmac-news/gmnews/2015/november-2015/morning-routine.aspx>

- **Boost your energy level, and your day, with exercise**. 
    - It’s been said that people who exercise during the workday have more energy and a more positive outlook, both of which are critical to getting things done.
    - Exercising first thing in the morning ensures you'll have the time for it, and it improves your self-control and energy levels all day long.
- **No screen time until breakfast**. 
    - When you start your day with e-mails, texts, and other related activities you risk losing focus and surrendering to the needs of others.
    - Start your day with something relaxing to set the tone for the day.
    - Consider meditation, exercise, or even a short walk over the frenetic pace and demands of email and social media.
- **Eat a real breakfast**. 
    - Eating anything at all for breakfast puts you ahead of a lot of people. People who eat breakfast have more stable blood-sugar levels and tend to be less hungry during the day.
    - And these are just the statistics for people who eat any breakfast. A healthy breakfast gives you energy, improves your short-term memory, and helps you to concentrate more intensely and for longer periods.
- **Set attainable goals for the day**. 
    - Setting goals specific to your day puts you on the path to productivity. Narrow your goals down to those you can achieve.
    - Vague goals are counterproductive. Rather than, “I’m going to finish following up with last week’s email requests.” How about, “I’m going to complete my follow-up list by spending two hours on half of the list in the morning and two hours on the second half in the afternoon before 5 pm.” Now, you have your goal and your path to achieving it.
- **Clean your workspace**. 
    - A tidy workspace makes a big difference in your ability to concentrate. Clutter pulls your attention away from your work.
- **Assign times to your to-do list, and monitor your progress**. 
    - There's no point in setting goals if you don't check in on your progress in achieving them.
    - Evaluate your progress critically. If you're behind schedule or find that you’re rushing and doing sloppy work, then adjust your goals or your work ethic accordingly.
- **Keep meetings on schedule**. 
    - Meetings, if not managed well, can waste your time and sabotage an otherwise productive morning.
    - Stating your meeting agenda at the outset immediately focuses all in attendance. Keep your morning meetings on time and your entire day will stay on track.
- **Just say no**. 
    - Saying “no” can protect your productivity. Avoid phrases such as, “I don't think I can" or "I'm not certain."
    - A firm “no” lets you honor your existing commitments. An inability to say “no” will likely lead to stress, burnout, or lower productivity.

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