What do successful people do in the morning?
There is no single formula. Interviews with executives often describe a consistent, early wake time and morning exercise, but routines vary a lot from person to person. The parts science supports are a regular wake time, light and regular exercise.
The patterns
Executive profiles often describe early wake times and morning exercise, but there is no universal routine: habits such as checking email first thing or not vary from one person to the next, and these stories are anecdotes, not evidence.
What science supports
A consistent wake time is the CDC's first tip for better sleep, and regular exercise is on both the CDC and AASM lists of healthy sleep habits. Checking email in batches rather than constantly cuts down on task switching.
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Start with consistency (same wake time daily). Add one habit at a time: light, movement, no phone. ByeBed handles the wake-up (no snooze, and the alarm comes back, up to 10 times over 15 minutes, until the mission is done); the rest is your design.
Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC — Sleep and Sleep Disorders
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Healthy Sleep Habits (Sleep Education)
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