Starting your day on a high note sets the tone for the rest of your day (or even week). Think about the one thing that boosts your mood in the morning and incorporate it into your routine. Whatever it is, stick to it as that’ll give you a clear mind and set you up for a productive day.

Figure out your morning flow

Not looking away from the computer doesn’t translate into productivity. A good way to boost your motivation throughout the day is to take small exercise breaks.You can do anything from stretches to treadmill runs, just to get your blood flowing and boost your brain function by moving your body. It also sets the tone for a more energetic afternoon.

Take regular breaks

Mapping your goals in a visual way is key, as seeing them makes them more real. You’re more likely to follow through on your ideas if you pen them.Write down your top priorities and designate ways and blocks of time to tackle them. Also minimize distractions (i.e., social media notifications, alarms, news alerts, etc.) to get these things done.

Write it all down

We work better when our environment is clean and organized. Whatever you consider organized, be sure to regularly clean up your workspace and get rid of unnecessary things.Changing your location, especially during a creative block, can also significantly improve your performance and reboot your creativity.

Maintain your work environment

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"There aren't enough hours in a day." If you've ever said or thought about this at any point in your daily grind, you're not the only one! When we think about our responsibilities (spending time with loved ones, being a good employee, continuing your professional education, taking up hobbies, etc.), it can feel like 24 hours are, in fact, too little for each day. But, they're all we have! The key is to become extremely disciplined and manage our time well-something we're all constantly learning to do.
Use these tips from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-potenza-4185b960/">founder and CEO Kirsten Potenza</a> to get the most out of your days:
Figure out your morning flow It's Monday. You missed your alarm and made it 15 minutes late to work. You also skipped breakfast and as you sit at your desk looking at your inbox, you probably tell yourself, "It's going to be a long day!" Whether it's Monday or Friday, starting your day on a high note sets the tone for the rest of your day (or even week). This could mean getting enough sleep, having an early jog session, cooking a hefty breakfast or writing your to-do list and placing positive affirmations on your mirror.
In an ideal world, you would do all these things and still make it to work on time. But more often than not, that will not be the case. So think about the one thing that boosts your mood in the morning and try to incorporate it into your routine. Maybe it's listening to music, reading for 10 minutes or doing a bit of journaling; whatever it is, stick to it as that'll give you a clear mind and set you up for a productive day.
Take regular breaks Let's be honest. Not many of us can stay focused for eight hours straight. Yes, you may never take your eyes off the computer, but that doesn't mean you're being productive. A good way to boost your motivation throughout the day is to take small exercise breaks. Whether you go on a quick walk, run the treadmill at a nearby gym or do some stretching, you can get your blood flowing and boost your brain function by moving your body. It also sets the tone for a more energetic afternoon.
Write it all down Before starting each day, take a look at your projected schedule. It may be overwhelming to think about, but having a step-by-step action plan will help you accomplish your goals. Write down your top priorities-whatever they may be (i.e., get a haircut, print out business cards, initiate a project at work, etc.) and designate blocks of time to tackle them. Maybe you can brainstorm ideas for your new project at work in the morning when it's less busy, grab the business cards during your lunch break and get a haircut at a nearby place after work. Set aside the time and minimize distractions (i.e., social media notifications, alarms, news alerts, etc.) to get these things done. But mapping your goals in a visual way is key. Take these ideas from your mind and pen them to paper. You're more likely to commit that way. It's not real until you can see it-and you can see it if you write it all down.
Maintain your work environment Studies show that we work better when our environment is clean and organized. Now, this can mean different things for different people as everyone has their own way of organizing. But whatever yours is, be sure to regularly clean up your workspace and get rid of things that you no longer need. For some people, their bedroom is their office. So it's no wonder that they say a clean room is a clear mind, as taking care of your personal space can bring about some much needed calm and productivity.
Keep in mind-switching up your workspace can also do wonders for your performance. For example, working at a coffee shop instead of the usual office can be the boost you need to accomplish everything. Changing your location, especially during a creative block, can significantly improve your performance and reboot your creativity.
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"There aren't enough hours in a day." If you've ever said or thought about this at any point in your daily grind, you're not the only one! When we think about our responsibilities (spending time with loved ones, being a good employee, continuing your professional education, taking up hobbies, etc.), it can feel like 24 hours are, in fact, too little for each day.

How To Have The Most Productive Day, Every Day

Figure out your morning flow

Take regular breaks

Write it all down

Maintain your work environment

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