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7 Daily Routines That Will Help You Win The Day

Caitlin Sinclair

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7 Daily Routines that Will Help You Win the Day

How you start and end your day largely determines how it’ll go. If you want to accomplish a lot in a given day, you’ll need to start off on the right foot.

First thing in the morning, it’s up to you to come up with a schedule that will help you win the day. A few ways to do this are by taking care of yourself, both mentally and physically. Saying no to distractions and focusing on what’s most important can also help you stay productive.

Read this article for some daily routines that will help you excel at everything you do.

1. Make Time to Eat Breakfast

It’s hard to start the day right without proper nourishment. Even if you’re not big on breakfast, eat something to give yourself a boost of energy. Whole-grain cereal, eggs, and smoothies are all excellent breakfast options. A healthy granola bar without a lot of sugar can also give your body the fuel it needs. 

Eating the right type of breakfast can set you up for success. So be sure to read the labels to make sure your food is healthy. Also, switch up your breakfast once in a while. Eating wheat germ every day can get boring, even if it is full of protein!

2. Journal Your Thoughts

Jotting your thoughts down at the beginning or end of each day can do wonders for your psyche. Counting your blessings and getting worries off your chest can help put things into perspective. As you write, you might have a revelation. And if you’re stressed, you may find the stress melting away as you write about it. 

Sometimes, writing your problems out can help you solve them. Journaling can also inspire you to make changes, which is great! So give it a try. You never know what type of positive effects it might have on your life.

3. Meditate to Stay Focused

Meditation is another thing you can practice at the beginning or end of each day. If you really like to meditate, you may even do it both morning and night! Hey, that’s fantastic if it’s something that helps you win the day! When you meditate, focus on one object. As you center yourself, don’t allow your mind to wander.

Staying focused will improve your concentration. The more you train your brain to pay attention, the better you’ll perform at work and at home.

4. Stay Productive All Day Long

Do you want to make better use of your time? Are you tired of wasting precious hours on unnecessary tasks? Apply the right techniques, and you’ll be able to get a lot more done.

A daily to-do list or planner can help you stay on task. Every morning, write down what you need to achieve that day. You won’t be able to get everything done, so focus on the most critical and urgent tasks. Reference your to-do list throughout the day so that nothing escapes you.

Keep a set schedule so you know what you should be working on at any given time. You’ll never have to decide what to do in the afternoon because you’ll already have your day mapped out.

5. Ignore the Notifications

You better believe that there will always be distractions. Incoming email and cell phone notifications abound will always threaten to steal your focus. It’s tempting to check them, but don’t. If you’re always checking notifications, you won’t get anything done!

Tuning out the noise isn’t always easy. But if you set some ground rules for yourself, you’ll feel a lot more accomplished by the end of the week. Set aside set times during the day to check your email, texts, and social media. After the set time to check things is over, move onto the next task. Being disciplined and distraction-free will help you win the day.

6. Be Smart About Your Money

Money can cause a lot of stress, so if at all possible, plan out your finances a week ahead of time. Make a log of where the money is going and how much you can spend in the upcoming week.

Unexpected expenses tend to pop up, so keep this in mind. You should have enough money tucked away in a savings account for emergencies.

If you’re overspending, figure out ways to cut back. Track your spending habits and create better money-spending practices. Part of winning the day is also winning with your finances, so be smart about your budget.

7. Take Time to Have Fun and Travel

Sometimes a change in scenery is exactly what the doctor ordered. You might be overwhelmed by work or life. If you feel like you’re taking on too much, a break can do wonders. Even if life is going well, a vacation can still be a good idea. It’ll give you some much-needed rest to keep you productive and happy. After your vacation (whether short or long), you can tackle what needs to get done. Feeling refreshed and motivated has serious perks in your work and personal life.

So why not live life to the fullest?

Conclusion

New routines take practice. But once you form a habit, it’ll become second nature, like brushing your teeth. Well, it may not be that easy, but the more intentional you are, the better the results!

Day by day, add more positive routines into your life. Look to develop habits that help you achieve your goals. You have it within you to make changes and infuse positivity into your life. All it takes is deciding to follow through.

You can improve your life through positive reinforcement. There’s no doubt you’re going to be proud of yourself for succeeding in the future!

Caitlin Sinclair, Business Manager of THEO, has been with Alliance Residential Company for over five years. She has extensive experience with a variety of properties, from large lease-ups to smaller, more urban assets.

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