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The Morning Routine That Keeps Me More Productive
Are you a morning person? Being a morning person can make you happier and more productive during busy days of work, family, and leisure times. According to a 2012 science-backed study published by the American Psychological Association, participants who self-identified as “morning people” reported feeling “happier and healthier than night owls.” Being a morning person takes time to create a habit of waking up and becoming productive in the morning. I would not call myself a morning person getting up at 5 am every day, but I do like to wake up at a decent hour, like 7 am. I am most productive when I wake up and give myself about an hour to eat breakfast, shower, make coffee, and read before starting my day. Some people work out in the morning, but that is not for me. I am more of an evening or mid-morning type of person when it comes to working out. Here is an average day when it comes to my productivity.
Start with Breakfast
Start your day with breakfast. Some people like to skip breakfast, but for me, a hearty bowl of oatmeal and a well-crafted cup of coffee, brewed by pour-over, of course, is usually my jam. Sipping coffee and reading my bible is where I like to start my day, and sometimes there are eat and run days, but sitting and pausing for an hour each morning is something I strive to do. There is so much hurry in…
