Habits of highly successful people

 

High achievers often have similar habits that contribute to their productivity, mindset and long term success with methods. Here are some highlighted habits they have:

1.     Morning Routine
A perfect morning routine will generally create some wellness and allows you to get started in having a successful day. There are so many aspects of a morning routine. Avoid social media, drink water, listen to a podcast, etc.
How to build a good and productive morning routine
Start with Good Sleep
A productive morning starts the night before!! Sleep is essential for our bodies and minds to perform well, especially given that 35.2% of adults in the U.S. get seven hours of sleep or less.
To improve quality of sleep, engage in some casual relaxation, this may take the form of reading a book or enjoying a warm bath. Again, avoid screens. Set at alarm for eight full hours. If your body has gotten the restorative and solid sleep it craved, your body will wake and feel refreshed.

Don't Hit the Snooze Button & Drink Water First Thing
A snooze activates sleep stages and takes away from the quality time we in the morning. Simply learn to get up on the first alarm. You may try counting to five as a method, have your slippers by your bed, or perhaps set up a pleasant way to utilize the sense of smell like pre-filling coffee, generally your body will take you from there.
As soon as you get up, I recommend you drink a full glass of water. Re-hydrating your body immediately after sleeping for so long will re-work your engine. This incredible new habit will not only get the metabolism increased, it will improve focus for the morning, and provide a better hydration method than drinking coffee or tea.

Nourish Your Body and Mind
A well balanced, healthy breakfast, oatmeal, smoothie, eggs, will provide your body with the energy it needs, and will reduce the chances of a mid-morning crash. With an awesome cup of coffee or tea, and taking a moment to apply mindfulness to those choices, this is the appropriate time for recollection of gratitude, contacting a family member, or listening to an inspiring podcast. If you can fit in a trip to the gym or a workout, like yoga, jogging or simple stretching, engaged in other activities as exercise will increase endorphins, decrease stress, and promote mental clarity that ultimately is self-improvement for the entire day.
Objectively, it is good during your morning to have time for self care and positivity. Self-care and care for others is the foundation for being balanced or productive. In the simple routine, a skincare regime, hottest shower, best book, or any activity that feels productive or awakened, these items better serve the time right before your start your day. At this point or stage, it is a good habit to add some positive affirmations, such as "I am capable and prepared", or maybe even a simple two or three minutes of meditation, as an approach to promote a calm or confident mindset. Furthermore, when you have time before you start work, I would recommend journaling some of your plans for purpose, or even resentful journaling to think through what you may have learned or accomplished the previous day, this will go a long way to get your mind primed for work. This ultimately builds a level of purposeful focus.
Maximize your time and the environment
Give yourself plenty of time in the morning, avoiding the rush. It doesn't matter where you are working from, giving yourself plenty of time to enjoy your morning process of steps mentioned above without being distracted in a potentially hectic day that may follow helps to reduce stress and enhance mindful moments. Preparing some lunch the night before or packing lunch helps expedite your morning, you can also add in some music to motivate you and get your brain engaged. Come up with your personal acts of kindness specifically for demonstrating thoughtfulness to your family or friends through sending care texts or encouraging messages, anything to promote a positive disposition to start your day ready to engage. In other words, if you create and cultivate a routine and habits with regard to attention to productivity and wellness for yourself, you prepare yourself with your energy and intention necessary to be successful.

 

2.      Goal Setting & Planning
Utilize SMART Goals with Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely
Develop small working goals from larger goals.
To review and change goals if needed.

 

3.       Continuous Learning
Expand their mind and understanding through books, podcasts, courses, etc.
Be mentored and learn from those who have already accomplished the things they want to do.
Stay curious and open to new ways of thinking.

 

4.     Time management and focus
Time block or the Pomodoro method for time management techniques.
Implement the 80/20 rule to prioritize what will get them the most results.
Do not multitask—deep work is more impactful than shallow work.

5.       Health & Wellness
Exercise regularly (make them feel better, energized, and clear minded).
Eat real (healthy) foods and hydrate frequently.
Get adequate sleep (7-9 hours of sleep to feel and function properly).

 

6.       Networking & Relationships
Build solid great professional and personal relationships.
Make them feel empowered, surrounded with great people, and like-minded individuals.
Understand and create a give-first (value first) mentality before you ask for anything.

 

7.        Resilience & Adaptability
Adopt failure as the only way to learn.
Be nimble and adapt to anything in minutes.
Practice mindfulness or gratitude to have a healthy mental awareness.
8. Financial Discipline
Live within their means and invest wisely.
Track spending and have a scrubbed budget.
Chase multiple streams of income (Diversification).

 

9. Taking Action (Defeating Procrastination)
Use the "2 Minute Rule" (Do it now if it takes <2 mins).
Do not chase a perfect outcome (done is better than perfect).
Maintain momentum by continuing tiny steps towards completion.

10. Reflection & Self-Improvement
Assess and evaluate progress weekly/monthly.
Who/what worked, who/what did not.
Consistently refine habits and strategies.