My Morning Routine for a Productive Day
February 12, 2018This is a sponsored post written by me for Vitamin Packs. All opinions are mine alone.
I have always believed that a great morning sets the tone for a great day. That’s why I am a big believer in morning routines. What is a morning routine? It’s simply a series of habits that we perform on a daily basis upon waking up. From scheduling my daily tasks to taking my daily vitamins, see how I make the most of my mornings.
1. Wake up early!
Studies have shown that waking up early is a common habit of many executives, CEOs, and other highly productive individuals. And it totally makes sense- by waking up earlier, you are finding more time in the day to get things done. Even waking up 30 minutes earlier every single day will add up to a significant boost in productivity over the course of a week. I am naturally an early riser so this tip is fairly easy for me. If you struggle with getting up in the morning, consider getting a smart alarm clock that will simulate a sunrise and wake you up gently.
2. Drink lemon water!
I usually start my day by drinking a tall glass of cold water infused with some lemon juice. This helps me to wake up more quickly and jump start my digestive system. Don’t juice a whole lemon – simply squeeze a quarter or half of a lemon in a glass of water. I usually follow my lemon water with a protein-packed breakfast, such as hard-boiled eggs with fruit.
3. Take vitamins!
Taking my daily vitamins is an important step of my morning routine. I recently discovered Vitamin Packs and I’m loving the personalized approach to wellness & nutrition. How does it work? Each customer creates an individual health profile by answering simple questions on the Vitamin Packs website.
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The packages are designed to sit on the counter top and come on a roll of individually-wrapped vitamins.
You can simply roll out your daily vitamins. It operates like a roll of tape!
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4. Schedule my day!
Without a schedule & to-do list, I would forget so many responsibilities and deadlines. I rely on my calendar and journal every single day to keep track of what needs to get done on any given day. Every single morning, I consult my calendar and use that to determine my daily to-do’s. I usually feel the most productive at the start of the day, so I try to tackle the bigger, more complicated projects first. If you feel most productive in the afternoon, organize your schedule accordingly.
5. Sip some tea!
There’s no question about my love for tea. I like hot tea, iced tea, lukewarm tea, … all types of tea! Why do I make tea part of my morning routine? It’s simple – it helps me relax and maintain a mindfulness that I can carry with me throughout the day. If you’ve never steeped loose tea, you should definitely try it. The act of pouring boiling water over loose tea leaves and watching the flavor infuse throughout is incredibly satisfying. I usually like to customize my tea by stirring in some honey and lemon.
6. Move around!
Getting my heart rate up in the morning is a great way to start the day on the right foot. I sometimes head to the gym and use the elliptical for a while. Other times, I will simply go for an energizing walk around the neighborhood. Even just doing a speedy deep-cleaning of the house counts!
What does your morning routine look like? Have you ever tried Vitamin Packs?
A good routine in the morning is everything. If I have an off day, my entire day doesn’t flow right. That lemon water sounds awesome by the way!
I wake up early every single morning, even on the weekends. It’s my “me” time and I like to watch the sunrise while drinking a cup of coffee. I’ve been thinking lately that I need to add a vitamin routine to my mornings and the vitamin packs tailored to my needs sounds like the perfect solution.
I haven’t seen these vitamin packs before. I feel like I have so many bottles, it would be super convenient to have them each in one package for the morning.
This is a good list! Waking up early will definitely make you accomplish many things in your to-do list. I on the other hand create a list the night before. It is a routine I do before sleeping while contemplating on the day that was.
These are some great tips. I do not like waking up early though. I have to do it during the week, but weekends I sleep in. I’m all about sleeping in. I enjoy lemon water as well.
It’s really good to start your day with lemon water as it’s a good way to perk you up as well as cleanse your system. It helps to keep things organized to be productive.
Waking up early is key for me to start getting thing accomplished. A mid morning tea is something I always enjoy.
Drinking lemon water is definitely a great way to start the day!! I am quite the early bird so getting up early is no problem for me.
These are great tips. I’ve heard so many great things about drinking lemon water first thing before anything else. May have to give it a try. This was the first time I heard it jump starts digestive system. Need to learn more about the benefits.
One of the biggest challenges I have to face every day is actually waking up and getting out of bed! Once I have overcome that obstacle, I am fine. Thanks for these tips!
I love to check my calendar right when I wake up. It focuses me for the day and gets me excited about my day’s work. I eat a good breakfast and then off I go!
I don’t have a settled morning routine at home. At work it consist of hot tea and a muffin. I need dedicated time to schedule my day.
I love how those vitamins are customized according to your body’s needs. It’s definitely something that I’d get for me and my husband especially since we’re not getting any younger.
My kind of routine everyday, I’m taking Vitamins too every morning that has folic acid and d. Exercise is very important as well on my routine as my kind of work requires hours of sitting.
These are some really good tips for having a productive day. I have always felt that an early start to the day with a nice walk or jog is something that sets the tone for the day.
I’ve been thinking of starting a new morning routine and think that rising earlier will be a great way to begin. I also like the idea of lemon in my glass of water.Thanks so much for your tips.
I also have a day routine. I can never finish all my goals without a list telling me what to do next.
Wake up early was the really key for me. I was finally able to take back the day!
So many great things to start your morning! I love those vitamin packs because it makes it so easy to remember and take them all!
I haven’t seen these vitamin packs before. It would be great to have it all in one place! I can’t wait to check it out!