Morning Makeover How To Boost Your Productivity, Explode Your Energy, and Create An Extraordinary Life - One Morning At A Time PDF

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MORNINGMAKEOVER HOWTOBOOSTYOURPRODUCTIVITY,EXPLODEYOUR ENERGY,ANDCREATEANEXTRAORDINARYLIFE-ONE MORNINGATATIME!

DAMONZAHARIADES

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CONTENTS OtherBooksByDamonZahariades YourFreeGift WisdomOfTheAges MyLifeWithoutAMorningRoutine 10WaysAMorningRoutineWillImproveYourLife TheImportanceOfIntentionality WhatYou’llLearnInMorningMakeover HowToUseThisBookToImproveYourLife HowToSetTheStageForASuccessfulMorning TheRoleOfRESTFULSleep 10QuickTipsToEnsureYouGetAGoodNight'sSleep(EveryNight!) MyEveningRoutine(AndHowItHelpsMeToSleepPeacefully) IsItNecessaryToWakeUpAt5:00A.M.? 10ReasonsToWakeUpEarly HowToWakeUpFeelingInvigorated 10StepsToCreatingAPerfectMorningRoutine Step1:IdentifyYour“Why” Step2:MakeAListOfPotentialObstacles Step3:DetermineHowMuchTimeYouNeed Step4:SelectHabitsThatAlignWithYourIntentions Step5:ChooseActivitiesThatMaximizeYourEnergy Step6:StartWithASimplePlan Step7:StreamlineYourMorningRoutine Step8:FamiliarizeYourselfWith"HabitStacking" Step9:WriteDownYourMorningRoutine Step10:AdjustYourRoutineToAccommodateNewChallenges,Goals,AndSchedule Changes TheKeyToSuccess:IncrementalProgress HowToDealWithChallengesAndMissteps WhatIfYouMissADay? WhatIfYouHateMornings? WhatIfYouWakeUpExhausted? WhatIfYou'reAHabitualSnoozer? WhatIfYouHaveYoungChildren? WhatIfYouLackWillpower? WhatIfYouWorkDuringOddHours? 10MorningRoutinesOfHighly-SuccessfulPeople #1:TonyRobbins'sPrimingTechnique #2:GaryVaynerchuk's3-HourDailyPrep #3:TimFerriss's5-PartRegimen #4:KevinO'Leary'sThree-PriorityMorning #5:FranTarkenton's“Brain-Feed”Drill #6:ScottAdams's20-MinuteAutopilotSystem #7:HowardSchultz'sMotivationalMorning

#8:KatCole's“Body&MindPrep”Routine #9:CherylBachelder's"PrepareToLead"Ritual #10:RichardBranson’s“FullThrottle“Morning FinalThoughtsOnUsingMorningRoutines DidYouEnjoyReadingMorningMakeover? AbouttheAuthor OtherBooksbyDamonZahariades

OTHERBOOKSBYDAMONZAHARIADES

FastFocus:AQuick-StartGuideToMasteringYourAttention,IgnoringDistractions,AndGetting MoreDoneInLessTime! Areyouconstantlydistracted?Doesyourmindwanderafterjustafewminutes?Learnhowtodevelop laser-sharpfocus!

SmallHabitsRevolution:10StepsToTransformingYourLifeThroughThePowerOfMiniHabits! Got5minutesaday?Usethissimple,effectiveplanforcreatinganynewhabityoudesire!

To-DoListFormula:AStress-FreeGuideToCreatingTo-DoListsThatWork! Finally!Astep-by-stepsystemforcreatingto-doliststhat'llactuallyhelpyoutogetthingsdone!

The30-DayProductivityPlan:BreakThe30BadHabitsThatAreSabotagingYourTime Management-OneDayAtATime! Needadailyactionplantoboostyourproductivity?This30-dayguideisthesolutiontoyourtime managementwoes!

DigitalDetox:UnplugToReclaimYourLife Addictedtotechnology?Here'showtodisconnectandenjoyreal,meaningfulconnectionsthatleadtolongtermhappiness.

TheTimeChunkingMethod:A10-StepActionPlanForIncreasingYourProductivity It'soneofthemostpopulartimemanagementstrategiesusedtoday.Doubleyourproductivitywiththiseasy 10-stepsystem.

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YOURFREEGIFT

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have a gift for you. It won’t cost you a dime. It’s a 40-page PDF guide titledCatapultYourProductivity!TheTop10HabitsYouMustDevelopTo Get More Things Done. It’s short enough to read quickly, but meaty enoughtoofferactionableadvicethatcanchangeyourlife. I’dlikeyoutohaveacopywithmycompliments.

Claim your copy of Catapult Your Productivity by clicking the link below andjoiningmymailinglist: http://artofproductivity.com/free-gift/ Beforewegetstarted,I’dliketosaythankyouforreadingthisbook.Iknow yourtimeislimitedandyouhavealotofoptionsregardinghowtospendit.The factthatyou’vechosentospenditreading MorningMakeovermeanstheworld tome. Again,thankyou. Now,let’sdigintohowtocreatemorningroutinesthatcanliterallychange yourlife.I thinkyou’regoing tobedelighted withyourdecision togoon this adventure!

WISDOMOFTHEAGES

“Whenyouariseinthemorning,thinkofwhat a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe,tothink,toenjoy,tolove.”—Marcus Aurelius

“I have retired, but if there's anything that wouldkillmeitistowakeupinthemorning notknowingwhattodo.”-NelsonMandela

“If you win the morning, you win the day.” Unknown

MYLIFEWITHOUTAMORNINGROUTINE

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herewasatimeinmylifewhenmymorningsfollowednopatternatall Ihadjustquitmycorporatejob.Asaresult,Ihadnowheretobeat8:00 a.m.,andcertainlynowherethatrequiredIwearanythingmorethanat shirtandshorts. I took full advantage of the freedom. I woke up without an alarm, usually after 10:00 a.m. I then puttered around for awhile, reading the news, checking outrandomblogs,andeatingbreakfast. Eventually, I showered, brushed my teeth, gathered my gear (laptop, wate bottle, etc.), and headed for a local coffeeshop. Sometimes, I left my home a 11:00a.m.Othertimes,Ileftat1:00p.m. Inotherwords,mymorningswereacompletewasteoftime.Ihadnoroutine inplace. Worse,the impact ofthis oversight extendedbeyond my morninghours. I hadarippleeffectontherestofmyday.IfIweretodescribemydispositionina singleword,itwouldbe“lethargic.”Ilackedenergyandmotivation.Ifeltbored andrestless. Asyoucanimagine,myproductivityplummeted.Timeslippedthroughmy fingers. Iwasn’tignorantaboutmorningroutines.Farfromit.Infact,Ihadfollowed aneffectiveroutinepriortoquittingmycorporatejob.I’dwakeupat4:00a.m. pourmyselfacupofcoffee,andstartcompilingandreviewingsalesdatafrom thepreviousday.Then, around5:30a.m.,I’d jumpintheshower, getdressed and head off to Starbucks to write. I’d spend from 6:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. a

Starbuckswriting,andthenheadtotheoffice. Mymorningsprogressedlikeclockwork.Asaresult,thevolumeofwork completed - important work, the type that complemented my goals - wa massive. At one point, I had hundreds of websites, had written a bestselling book, and wrote a weekly newsletter read by thousands of subscribers. And wasputtingin50to60hoursaweekatmycorporatejob. It’s an understatement to say there was a notable difference in my productivitywithamorningroutineandmyproductivitywithoutone. Therewasnocontest.Mymorningswereamesswithoutaroutine. Things are different in my life today. I’ve created morning routines tha energize me, help me to focus, and increase my productivity. For me, thes thingssetthestageforasuccessfulday. I’llshareoneofmyroutineswithyoulaterinthisbook.Moreimportantly I’llshowyouhowtocreateroutinesthathelpyoutoachieveyourgoals. Beforewegoanyfurther,let’stalkaboutthemanywaysinwhichhavinga morningroutinewillimproveyourlife.

10WAYSAMORNINGROUTINEWILLIMPROVEYOUR LIFE

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he benefits you’ll experience when you incorporate a morning routine into your daily life are going to be unique to you. Some people find they’re more productive throughout the day. Others discover they fee more relaxed and mindful. Still others are surprised to learn that performing a purposeful morning routine makes them feel more energized, confident, and focused. Most people find, after a week or two, that the thought of waking up no longer depresses them. In fact, they look forward to getting up early becaus theyknowtheirroutinesaregoingtohelpthemtoexperienceasuccessfulday. You’re going to experience benefits that will literally transform your life Herearethe10waysamorningroutinecandoso. #1-ItWillGiveYourDayStructure Following a deliberate and carefully-planned routine each morning will lend morestructuretoyourday.Therepetitionofyourchosenactivities(moreonthis later)willmakeyourmorning,aswellastherestofyourday,morepredictable This,inturn,willhelpyoutoattendtotaskswithgreaterefficiency. #2-You’llExperienceMoreEnergy Many morning activities can dramatically increase your energy. And

importantly, some will help to ensure your energy levels don’t crash mid morning. For example, exercising, going for a short walk, and eating a high-protein breakfastwillmakeyou feelenergized.Somepeoplefindthatpracticingyoga meditating,andtakingacoldshowerdoesthetrick. We’lltalkmoreaboutdesigningaqualitymorningroutineinPartII. #3-You’llBeLessSusceptibleToDecisionFatigue The more decisions you make, the lower the quality of those decisions. Thi effectis called decision fatigue.[1]As this type offatigue sets in, youbecome lesscapableofcontrollingyourimpulsesandmakingrationalchoices. A morning routine minimizes the number of decisions you make in the morning. The activities you choose become habit, precluding the hard task o decidingwhethertodothem.Makingfewerdecisionsinthemorningallowsyou toconserveyourwillpowerfordecision-makingduringtherestofyourday. #4-You’llBeMoreProductiveThroughoutTheDay You’refamiliarwiththiseffectfromfirsthandexperience.Whenyourmorning starts well, you feel more incontrol of yourday. Partof thisfeeling is dueto havingapositiveoutlook.Partofitisduetohavingmoreenergy,feelingmore excited, and experiencing less stress. And part of it stems from having a firm grasponwhatyouneedtogetdonethroughouttheday. A quality morning routine prepares your mind to deal with the inevitable dailychallengesandobstaclesthatwouldotherwisederailyourproductivity. #5-You’llFeelBetter Your morning routine will include activities that are healthy for your mind body, or both. For example, you might start your day with a glass of water followed by yoga and meditation. Or you might decide to go for a jog immediately after waking, followed by a hot shower and a high-protein breakfast. Compare these examples to the process most people go through in th morning.Theywakeup,reachdesperatelyforthesnoozebutton,andgobackto sleep.Theyeventuallydragthemselvesoutofbedforaquickshower,adonuto

danish, and coffee. Then, they rush to the office or scramble to get their kid readyforschool. Nowondersomanypeoplefeelfatiguedthroughouttheday! #6-You’llExperienceLessStress You’ve experienced the stress that accompanieswaking up atthe last possibl momentandrushingtogetthingsdone.Allofushave.Whetherwe’retryingto get to the office on time, or makesure our kids areready for school(dressed lunches prepared, etc.), the flurry of last-minute tasks can cause significan anxiety. Agoodmorningroutinewilleliminatethestress.It’llgiveyouplentyoftime to address everything that needs your attention. By the time you leave you home,you’llfeelasifyou’reincompletecontrolofyourday. #7-You’llEnjoyAMorePositiveMindset Whenyou havemoreenergy, feelexcited andmorein control,and experience lessstress,it’sdifficulttohaveanegativeattitude.You’llnaturallyfeelhappier You’llalsobe moreoptimisticaboutwhat youcanaccomplishduring theday regardlessoftheobstaclesyoumightface. Don’t be surprised if your coworkers or family members note the positive changeinyourdisposition.Moreover,don’tbesurprisediftheygravitatetoward you;apositivetemperamentisappealingtoothers. #8-You’llImproveYourHealth Theactivitiesyouchoosetodointhemorningshouldsupportgoodphysicaland mentalhealth.Above,Imentionedyoga,meditation,jogging,eatinganutritious breakfast,anddrinkingwaterasexamples. That’sjustscratchingthesurface.Thepointisthatyourmorningroutinecan playamajorroleinhoningbothyourbodyandmind.Whetheryou’dliketolose weight,getintoshape,orimproveyourmemory,theactivitiesyoupursuewil helpyoutoaccomplishyourgoals. #9-You’llHaveBetterFocus

Whenyoustartthedaywithaqualitymorningroutine,you’llfindthatyouenjoy agreatersenseofclarity.You’llbebetterabletofocusonwhateveryouneedto getdone. Partofthisistheresultofenjoyingmoreenergy.Themoreenergyyouhave theeasieryou’llfindittoconcentrate. Partofitisduetofeelinghealthierandlessstressed.Whenyourbodyfeel good and your mind isn’t burdened with anxiety, you can more easily stay on task. Partofitisalsoduetoenjoyingbetter-qualitysleep.(We’lltalkmoreabou sleepinPartI:HowToSetTheStageForASuccessfulMorningRoutine.) #10-You’llEnjoyAMorePurposefulDay You’ll find that your morning routine will lend greater purpose to the rest o yourday.You’llfeelastrongerconnectiontothetasksandprojectsyouneedto get done. You’ll experience greater clarity with regard to the day’s mos importantitemsandhowtheycomplementyourlong-termgoals.  THE ABOVE ISN’T an exhaustive list of the benefits you’ll experience when you adopt a good morning routine. Far from it. But they’re the most common benefitsfolksreportenjoyingwhentheyactwithpurposeeachmorning. Let’s now talk about the importance of intentionality in creating and followingaqualitymorningroutine.  [1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decision_fatigue

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onsiderthereasonsyouwakeupinthemorning.Maybeit’stoensure youarriveatyourworkplaceontime.Perhapsyoudragyourselfouto bedtomakesureyourchildrenarereadyforschool.Ormaybeyou’rea freelancer. You know that stayingin bed means you’re not working. Andtha meansyou’renotearningmoney. Theseintentionsarebasedonnecessity.Youactbecauseyoufeelyouhav to. Forexample,ifyou’rehabituallylatetowork,youmightgetfired.Ifyoufai toget your kidsto school ontime, their tardinessmight negativelyaffect thei grades. If, as a freelancer, you fail to finish projects, you won’t get paid fo them. Ourintentionsare powerful.Theycan motivateus.They canspurus todo things we might otherwise believe are impossible. But they can also cause u unnecessarystress. Thegoodnewsisthatyoucancreateanyintentionsyoudesire.You’rethe captainofyourship.You’rethedirectorofyourlifestory. That’simportantinthecontextofdesigningaqualitymorningroutine.Itcan makethedifferencebetweenstickingtoyourroutineeachmorning-andfeeling great for doing so! - and allowing your mornings to be filled with dread and anxiety. I’ll use one of my morning routines as an example. (I perform differen routinesbasedonwhatIneedtoaccomplishonagivenday.)Here’smytypica Sunday:

5:30a.m.-Wakeup 5:35a.m.-Brushteeth,usetherestroom,trytogetmyhairunder control,andgetdressed. 5:45a.m.-Drink8oz.ofwater. 5:50a.m.-Drivetoalocalcoffeeshop. 6:00a.m.-OrderaCafèAmericano(caffeinejumpstartsmybrain). 6:05a.m.-ReadarticlesbywriterswhosestylesIenjoy.Listento Spanishflamencoguitarmusic(e.g.Armik,JesseCook,etc.)for backgroundmusicwhileIread. 6:45a.m.-CheckAmazonsalesreports. 6:50a.m.-QueueChopin’sPreludeinEminor,Op.28,No.4.Start writing. Ihaveaspecificintentioninmindforthismorningroutine:preparingmysel towrite.Thisintentionisn’tborneofnecessity.It’sborneofpassion.Igotobed on Saturday excited to wake up the next morning and go through my routine becauseI’mexcitedtowrite. Whenyouactwithpurpose,youcreateintentionsthatareimportanttoyou Theyexciteyou.Importantly,theyspuryoutotakeaction.Forexample,youno longer scramble each morning after wasting precious time snoozing, checking socialmedia,andwatchingtelevision.Instead,yousetyourintention(preferably thenightbefore),whichinformsyourbehaviorthenextmorning. Ideally, your intentions will exhilarate you. You’ll look forward to making themhappen. For example, you might create a morning routine designed to help you to loseweight.Thethoughtofreachingyourdesiredweightshouldthrillyou,and influenceyourbehavioraccordingly! Youmaycomeupwitharoutinethat’llhelpyoutorelaxandfocus.Inthi case,findingyourcenterandstartingyourdayfreeofstressshouldexciteyou! You might develop a routine that’ll spur you to start that side busines you’ve been thinking about launching. The prospect of earning a side income andperhapsevengrowingtheventureintoafull-timebusiness,shouldgalvanize you! Mypointisthatintentionalityisacrucialpartofcreatingandmaintaininga qualitymorningroutine.Thebestpartisthatyou’reincompletecontrol. You decide what you’d like to accomplish. Then, you create a morning routinethatperfectlycomplementsthatintention. Canyouseehowstartingyourmorninginthismannercanpositivelyimpac the rest of your day? You’ll feel more rested, energized, and focused, all o

whichwillmakeyoumoreeffective. This concept will become clearer as we progress through Morning Makeover.Bythetimeyoufinishreadingthisactionguide,creatingroutinestha supportyourintentionswillhavebecomesecondnaturetoyou. Inthe nextsection, I’lldescribe whatyoucan expectto learnin thisbook Fairwarning:wehave alotof materialtocover.We’llmove fast,sohaving a roadmapwillproveinvaluable.

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herearefourmajorpartsto MorningMakeover.Ifyoutakealookatthe table of contents, you’ll notice we’re going to cover every importan facetofdevelopingandfollowingaqualitymorningroutine.Thepieces ofthepuzzleareorganized,inPartsIthroughIV,inthemostintuitivemanne possible. You’llalsonoticethatthematerialisorganizedinawaythatensuresyou’l beabletoeasilyfindselectpiecesforlaterreview.Istronglyencourageyouto returntothisbookperiodically.You’llfindinspirationintheeventyouconfron obstacles,aswellasimportantstrategicdetailsregardinghowtocreateandstick toaqualityroutine. Below,you’llfindabriefoverviewofwhatwe’regoingtocoverinMorning Makeover. PartI

It’sdifficultto maintaina successfulmorningroutine ifyou’re tiredwhenyou wake up. Most people need eight hours of quality sleep to function well th following day. If they receive less than eight hours, they tend to feel sluggish and fuzzyheaded.They lack focus andmotivation. Consequently, they’re more likelytohitthesnoozebuttonthangetoutofbedandgothroughtheirroutines inpreparationfortheirdays. PartIwillshowyouhowtoexperiencerestfulslumbereachandeverynight There’snosecret.Asyou’llsee,it’smostl...