The most productive people all have certain habits in
their daily routines that contribute to their success.
They understand that their success starts and ends
with their mental and physical health, which is almost
entirely dependent upon their habits before bed time.
So, here’re 10 things successful and super productive
people do that leads them being in the top 20 percent
of money earners in our society
1. They review their day
Steve Jobs was a strong
proponent of living life to
the fullest every day. He
wonderfully explained this
concept when he said:
“Being the richest man in
the cemetery doesn’t
matter to me. Going to
bed at night saying we’ve
done something
wonderful, that’s what
matters to me.”
All successful and wealthy
people, before going to sleep, they think about if what
they are doing has meaning. At the end of each day,
they think about how they have positively contributed
to the world and review if the goals achieved are in line
with their overall vision. Thus, they make plans to track
their progress and take notes to put the best in every
single things they do.
So today, before going to sleep, review your day
because it will force you to clarify what you want and
motivate you to take action on your goals.
2. They write down their
thoughts
Emmy-winning talk-show
host Ellen DeGeneres used
to write down her
thoughts, feelings and
emotions when she was
younger: “Writing is truly
cathartic, because it just
lets it all out and brings the
best out of you”.
Super productive and
successful people write
down their thoughts,
sensations, feelings and
emotions. They try to
analyze when and why
things went right and wrong. They write to improve
their communication and thinking skills to be a better
leader. So, by writing things down you can help
yourself to sharpen your thinking, clear your mind,
destroy negative self-talk and pay attention to your
most dominant emotions through the day. Journaling
may tell you something that you haven’t really paid
much attention to about yourself or about your life.
People like Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson,
Charles Darwin, Benjamin Franklin, Andrew Carnegie,
Ralph Waldo Emerson and Winston Churchill kept a
diary, so why not giving a shot?
3. They stick their noses into books
This is the proof that readers are great leaders.
Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates is an avid reader. Each
night before bed, he spends an hour reading a book,
ranging on a variety of topics.
Many successful people in the world are voracious
readers. They read at least for 10-20 minutes before
going to bed every day and they learn from what
others talk about. They expand their know-how to be
better prepared to lead and motivate their team and
build multimillionaire businesses.
Another big benefit from sticking your nose into a
good book on a nightly basis is because reading
improve the long term health of your brain.
4. They set priorities for the next morning
With so many things happening on a daily basis it can
be really easy to lose focus on what you are trying to
accomplish. That’s why, before bed time, productive
people review their schedule and plan for the
following day.
They make a list of everything they have to do and
before they start working they set priorities on the list.
This allow them to go into the next workday feeling
better prepared, more confident, and less stressed.
Include this life-changing tip in your daily routine by
writing down your top 3 to 5 most important tasks you
need to do the next day. If for any reason you don’t do
this, it should be the first thing you do every morning.
And remember, every minute spent in planning saves
10 minutes in execution.
5. They spend quality time with family
“A man should never neglect his family for business.” -
Walt Disney
Totally true! You have to spend quality time with your
family in order to get connected and stay connected.
Life is really hectic, and whatever you are an
entrepreneur or an employee it always feels like there
are a million things to do and the clock is against you.
But it’s really important to treat time with your family
as a priority. So spend more time having meaningful
conversations with your children, siblings or parents.
Turn off the TV, eat dinner with your family and talk.
The more time you spend together, the better chance
you have of sharing quality experiences.
6. They get things done
Super productive people use their skills, talents,
energies, and knowledge to the fullest extent possible.
They do the things that need to be done, not just the
things they like to do. They are willing to work hard
and to commit themselves to getting the job done by
the end of the day.
Nobody knows this better than US President Barack
Obama that start the day the night before. When he
awakens at seven, he already has a jump on things. We
all have 24 hours and you need to use your time
wisely, that’s why successful people squeeze the most
out of those 24 hours as they can.
7. They do a digital detox
After being collapsed to the floor from exhaustion and
lack of sleep, Arianna Huffington has been an
evangelist for “unplugging”. In her best-selling book
Thrive, she shares the importance of disconnect from
our hectic life, relax and take care of our body and
soul, redefining what it means to be successful in
today’s world.
So, every night before bed, put your phone in another
room, turn off the Tv and spent some time in stillness.
You will feel your energy soar and overall health
improve. In addition, you will have more time for other
activities you really enjoy.
8. They spend time in nature
There is no greater example than Sir Richard Branson.
However as Branson has demonstrated throughout
his hectic business career, that doesn’t mean you have
to cut out the things you enjoy most in life. To be
refreshed and ready for anything, you need to find
time to go in nature and have fun.
If you can’t swim in the crystal clear water of the
Caribbean, having a walk routine could be a perfect
way to turn off your thoughts about work after a
stressful day and reflect on different things that
interest you or to just empty your mind and enjoy the
silence.
9. They meditate
Russell Simmons, Tim Ferriss and Oprah Winfrey, just
to name a few, all meditate in the morning and before
bed to perform to their full potential throughout the
day. In fact, when our mind is more relaxed we are
more receptive to ideas and find even easier to focus
on frustrating tasks.
So set aside 10 minutes each day before going to sleep
to meditate and let your thoughts flow naturally. The
next day you will be more energetic, focused and
productive.
10. They envision their future
Many successful people take a few minutes before bed
to envision a positive outcome unfolding for the
projects they’re working on. Oprah Winfrey is one of
the world’s super productive people who use
visualization techniques to picture tomorrow’s success
and get clarity on challenges and obstacles. So, spend
a few minutes each night visualizing yourself as
successful the next day. This will help motivate you to
make it happen because you’ve already seen it in your
mind’s eye.
If you can develop these 10 habits of successful
people you will increase your productivity overnight
and your life will be a lot better. So, what successful
habits do you practice before going to bed?
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