Perfect Morning Routine for Optimum Productivity

Introduction

• The morning routine consists of 10 steps.
• Each step is scientifically designed to increase motivation, energy, mental output, and productivity.
• Easy to follow and implement.

Step-by-Step Routine

Step 1: Wake Up at 5 AM

• Benefits: Better mental health, more positivity, optimism, and life satisfaction. Gain an extra 36 days/year.
• Method:
  • Wake up 5 minutes earlier each day until reaching 5 AM.
  • Immediately get up in an expansive body position upon waking.
  • Get sunlight exposure for about 10 minutes to wake up your brain.

Step 2: Drink Water

• Time: 5:10 AM
• Benefits: Flushes out toxins, cleans the lymphatic system, boosts natural energy levels.
• Note: Skip coffee initially to allow natural cortisol levels to wake you up.

Step 3: Morning Workout

• Time: 5:15 AM
• Benefits: Fills your body with energy, produces more mitochondria for muscle cells.
• Trick: Sleep in your gym clothes to reduce friction and enhance motivation.

Step 4: Shower

• Time: 6:00 AM
• Benefits: Avoid body odor, smell great, increase testosterone levels.
• Tips:
  • Use quality, non-BPA products.
  • Limit shower to 5-10 minutes.
  • Use steamers like 'RC grooming Steamers' to create a relaxing, spa-like experience.
  • Avoid products with foaming agents like alkistinals.
  • Consider 'heat grooming' products enriched with vitamin D and other oils.

Step 5: Make Your Bed

• Time: 6:10 AM
• Benefits: Exert control, small win increases dopamine and motivation for the next tasks.

Step 6: Breakfast

• Time: 6:15 AM
• Benefits: Boosts brain power, increases mental output and concentration.
• Ideal Breakfast: Fiber, protein, and healthy fats (e.g., whole wheat bread, avocado spread, eggs).
• Alternative: Intermittent fasting for weight loss and prolonged life.

Step 7: Get Dressed

• Time: 6:30 AM
• Benefits: Feel great, increase motivation, avoid grogginess.
• Method: Create daily uniforms (e.g., jeans, black t-shirt, white sneaker).

Step 8: Create To-Do List

• Time: 6:40 AM
• Method: List top 3 tasks that have the highest return on time and investment. Focus on completing these first.
• Rule: Do not go to bed until these tasks are completed.

Additional Tips to Stick to the Routine

Conserve Decision Making

• Method: Build the routine to avoid making many decisions; keep it on autopilot.

Maintain the Routine

• Commitment: Follow the routine for a month consistently to see improvements in productivity, mental health, confidence, and motivation.