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Do These 6 Things to Kick off Your Work Mornings

by Kaveri Tikmani

As soon as you wake up, what are the first thoughts that come in your mind?

“Ugh, another day!”, “Do I really need to work today?”, “I am not ready for today!”

If this line of thinking sounds eerily similar, this blog is for you! Because, we are about to take you through 6 simple actions that will revolutionise the way you approach your work day. The key to this transformation lies in a very simple change: shifting your morning routine.

How you start your day significantly impacts how you push through the day. If your work mornings are energetic and productive, the rest of the day will be a breeze in terms of efficiency and productivity. This fact has been attested to by experts as well, who reiterate that your mornings can derail or direct your focus for the day.

That is why we’ve compiled a list of 6 things you must do at the beginning of your work day to instantly get yourself in a positive and action-oriented mindset:

  1. Do some breathing exercises:

You can simply take a few deep breaths or do different types of breathing exercises for 5-10 mins to ‘be in the present moment’. For example, the yogic breathing exercise of Pranayama can be an effective way to elevate your energy levels. Doing this will not only settle your mind, but also allow you to take a moment for yourself before diving into the day and immersing yourself in customised corporate diaries.

  1. Don’t skip out on breakfast:

This might seem like health class 101, but that doesn’t discredit its significance. After all, it is not for nothing that health experts cite breakfast as the most important meal of the day. It will help you recharge your mind and body to remain energetic throughout the day.

  1. Declutter your workspace:

Clearing your mind at the start of your work day must be accompanied by clearing the place at which your mind will be put to work. This means, you should organise your work desk first thing in the morning or at the start of your work day, depending on your office arrangements. We’d recommend the XI deskpad to declutter your workspace and make way for all the important reminders, sticky notes, diaries, and 2023 diary planner.

  1. Create a to-do list:

Quite a self-explanatory suggestion, isn’t it? At the start of your work day, make a to-do list of all the tasks you have to accomplish today, organised by their priority level. This way, you can be on top of all the things that need urgent attention, and immediately shut your mind off to those that aren’t important. Using an action plan like this will help you remain focused, action-oriented, and productive at work.

  1. Focus on all the priority tasks:

Building on the previous points, work through your daily action plan from top to bottom, focusing on emails and tasks that are a priority. You will automatically be more efficient right from the beginning, and will never lose sight of what’s important or urgent.

  1. Give your mind a break:

Order and organisation can become quite tedious, especially when you are feeling energetic with your new morning routine. To keep up the tempo, shake things up a bit at the start of your work day. To give your mind a break, you can either take a quick walk, get a mid-morning snack, check-in on your colleagues, or catch up on some news or podcasts.

Who knew that morning routines could be such an important determinant of success at workplace right uptil the end of the day? With this list, and with the smart concept-based stationery products of XI, you are all prepared to nail your work mornings, and by extension, the rest of your day!

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