Now,while we can all study successful habits,it's meaningsless if we don't implement that knowledge.So here are five daily habits of highly successful people - habits you can adopt to create the life you truly want to live :
1 . Wake Up Early
Notable early risers include Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Group, Disney CEO Robert Iger and Yahoo's Marissa Mayer.Waking up early isn't an easy habit to cultivate,though.I suggest you experiment with different techniques,but in general ,the most effective ones are :
Find a no- mercy alarm clock : Clocky Alarm Clock on Wheels,I can't Wake Up on Android,or slep cycle alarm
Don't hit snooze : Hitting the snooze button and going back to sleep for 5-10 minutes will make you feel worse.
No screen or light (even a tiny blue light ) at least one hour before bedtime.Light affects your circadian rhythm and melatonin production,the hormone responsible for inducing sleep.Hal Elrod,author of The Miracle Morning,suggests writing your plans for the next day.The first task listed shouls get you excited enough to part with your comfy bed
2 . Get Your Butt Off The Couch
Successful people have all the resources they'll ever need to keep themselves fit and healthy.They can afford lipo,Botox and spa retreats.And yet exercise is still a part of their daily habits.Why ?Yes,exercise keeps you fit and all that,but it also keeps your brain healthy,minimizes stress, and improves memory.In fact,using "too much work " as an excuse not to exercise is counterproductive.Studies show that exercise can boost creativity and productivity by as much as two hours.It makes you smarter,too.
3 . Learn How to Say No
It's far better to say no to a project you aren't fully able to take on, rather than say yes and produce poor quality work or lose your focus on what matters most.Learning to say no when it is in your personal best interest ,or in the interest of your company, is an extremely valuable skill.Make a list of the things that are most important to you and that you must do yourself,and then delegate the things that can and should be done by someone else.Free yourself from daily busywork and you'll open up time for new opportunities
4 . Welcome Criticism
Learn to listen to and absorb the criticism that you get.Hateful and negative criticism should be heard,assessed , and then let go,while constructive criticism should be evaluated and acted upon .Solicit feedback from people whose opinions you value .Remember to be gracious when receeving feedback ; when you are ,your coworkers and friends will be more likely to give your their support and ideas in the future
5 . Visualize
Early hours foster reflection.Enjoy the quiet and take some time to map out your day.Think through your goals and to- dos.Take whatever notes you need to ensure your day will be calmer and more efficient.Research has shown that even two minutes of visualization and positive thinking can improve your mood and clarity for the entire day ahead
What habits of successful people do you practice when you start your day to make sure you are successful.Enjoy your day !!!
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