by Dream Team | Sep 17, 2015 | blog |
Whether you’re all gung-ho ready to tackle your task list or barely stumbling out of your bed in the mornings, the way you kick-start your day sets a tone for rest of the day ahead of you. Some like to dive straight into their inbox to get an idea of how the day’s looking, whereas others prefer more quiet. Whatever your style, it’s important to have a habit around it, instead of a one-off. And once you’ve tested it out, you can tweak it or stick to it depending on the results. Gary Vaynerchuk, CEO of VaynerMedia, likes to plan his day right to the minute first thing in the morning. Then he jumps on to Twitter searching for his handle and responding to each and every tweet. On his way to work, he calls his mother, father or sister, a time he cherishes the most. Many leaders and top performers like to stick to such certain habits that boost their productivity and creativity, and set a tone for the day ahead. Here are 7 morning habits of successful people you can replicate for your own mornings. 7 Morning Habits of Successful People 1. Wake up an hour early 5 AM. Your alarm rings. With squinted eyes, you take a look at the time. It’s still dark outside. You figure it won’t hurt to sleep for a few more minutes. Before you know, minutes turn into hours and you wake up with a jolt. 7 AM. You’re late! You jump out of the bed, take a quick shower, grab your stuff to begin your commute to work starting your...
by Dream Team | Aug 31, 2015 | blog |
I won’t lie – I’ve read way too many posts and books on what makes successful people who they are. Some of these ideas have worked for me, while others haven’t. For example, I’ve found that many successful people have daily rituals they like to stick to. These may appear strange to us (Maya Angelou would only write in a hotel room; Leonardo da Vinci would take a 20-min nap every four hours), but to them, these rituals are more freeing than limiting. They also show that personal priorities are more important for these people. I’ve compiled a list of 7 easy-to-steal rituals of successful people from my readings. Read on and let me know your thoughts in the comments! 7 Rituals of Extremely Successful People 1. They keep some kind of personal journal You’ve probably heard this one a million times – keep a journal or write down your thoughts on a daily basis. And it doesn’t have to be anything fancy. You can get a simple notebook and go the traditional pen-and-paper way, or opt for something more tech-savvy such as Evernote. Oprah does it, so does Eminem. The idea is to record your thoughts, progress, goals. You can track your progress and create a roadmap of where you want to go from here. As you develop the habit of writing in your personal journal, you get to know yourself better and clarify your thoughts and feelings, thus engaging your right brain to explore new solutions. James Pennebaker, Psychologist and Researcher at the University of Texas, believes that regular journaling strengthens immune cells called T-lymphocytes. Journaling helps you...
