What will I learn about: why treating your morning routine as an ongoing experiment, rather than following rigid rules, is the best way to craft a schedule that maximizes your productivity?

Discover why treating your morning routine as an ongoing experiment, rather than following rigid rules, is the best way to craft a schedule that maximizes your productivity.

What will I learn about: defeat drowsiness and avoid the snooze button by scheduling an important task or a passion project as your very first activity of the day?

Learn how to defeat drowsiness and avoid the snooze button by scheduling an important task or a passion project as your very first activity of the day.

What will I learn about: why checking your email first thing in the morning makes you reactive, and how tackling personal projects first creates a proactive, successful day?

Understand why checking your email first thing in the morning makes you reactive, and how tackling personal projects first creates a proactive, successful day.

What will I learn about: the art of taking control of your daily agenda by writing down and prioritizing a to-do list before external distractions can interfere?

Master the art of taking control of your daily agenda by writing down and prioritizing a to-do list before external distractions can interfere.

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My Morning Routine

How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired

Benjamin Spall and Michael Xander

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💡Did you know that 64 of the world’s most successful people share a common secret for turning the first few hours of the day into a powerhouse of productivity?
💡What if you could stop being a slave to your snooze button and actually look forward to your alarm clock every single morning?
💡Are you curious about how top performers maintain their focus and energy all day long by making just a few small changes to their morning ritual?

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Key Takeaways from My Morning Routine

✓Discover why treating your morning routine as an ongoing experiment, rather than following rigid rules, is the best way to craft a schedule that maximizes your productivity.
✓Learn how to defeat drowsiness and avoid the snooze button by scheduling an important task or a passion project as your very first activity of the day.
✓Understand why checking your email first thing in the morning makes you reactive, and how tackling personal projects first creates a proactive, successful day.
✓Master the art of taking control of your daily agenda by writing down and prioritizing a to-do list before external distractions can interfere.
✓Find out how alternating early morning exercises prevents injury, keeps you focused, and acts as a form of active meditation to boost your mental health.

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My Morning Routine

Waking Up & Motivation+

Morning Productivity+

Exercise & Movement+

Mindfulness & Me Time+

Evening Preparation+

The Power of Sleep+

Adapting to Disruptions+

Quiz — Test Your Understanding

Question 1 of 8

What is the primary message the authors convey about creating a successful morning routine?

A. You must wake up by 5:00 a.m. to be truly productive.
B. You should rigidly copy the routines of highly successful CEOs.
C. You should experiment to craft a unique routine that suits your personal needs.
D. You must include at least 30 minutes of meditation to see real benefits.

Question 2 of 8

Why do the authors advise against using the snooze button on your alarm clock?

A. It trains your brain to ignore important deadlines throughout the day.
B. It results in feeling more tired than if you had gotten up immediately.
C. It disrupts the natural circadian rhythms of your entire household.
D. It causes a spike in cortisol levels that increases daily stress.

Question 3 of 8

According to the book, why is it highly recommended to avoid checking emails first thing in the morning?

A. It exposes your eyes to harsh blue light too early in the day.
B. It puts you in a reactive state, letting others dictate your day's agenda.
C. It consumes the mental energy needed for creative tasks like recording dreams.
D. It often leads to immediate feelings of depression and anxiety.

Question 4 of 8

How do the authors suggest making a morning workout routine more sustainable and easier to start?

A. Commit to a strict 90-minute gym session every day to build discipline.
B. Hire a personal trainer to hold you accountable for the first month.
C. Build small exercises into preexisting routines, like doing jumping jacks while coffee brews.
D. Only exercise on the weekends when you have more free time.

Question 5 of 8

If you are new to meditation, what simple approach does the book suggest to get started?

A. Attend a daily group meditation session at a local studio.
B. Focus mindfully on a mundane morning task, such as making coffee or tea.
C. Purchase a specialized biofeedback device to track your brainwaves.
D. Read books by Zen Buddhist priests before attempting to meditate.

Question 6 of 8

What is a recommended evening habit to help ensure a successful morning routine the next day?

A. Disconnecting from technology and screens early in the evening.
B. Drinking a strong cup of black tea right before bed to boost morning metabolism.
C. Replying to all remaining emails so your inbox is at zero.
D. Doing a high-intensity workout at 10:00 p.m. to tire yourself out.

Question 7 of 8

How should parents adjust their morning routines once they have children, according to the text?

A. Train the children to wake up exactly when the parents' alarms go off.
B. Give up on having personal time until the children are teenagers.
C. Wake up before the children to secure personal time for their own routine.
D. Shift all personal and important work tasks to late at night after the kids sleep.

Question 8 of 8

What is the recommended approach to your morning routine when traveling or facing unexpected disruptions?

A. Completely abandon your routine until you return home.
B. Force yourself to replicate your exact home routine, no matter the circumstances.
C. Adapt and improvise elements of your routine to fit your new surroundings.
D. Wake up three hours earlier than usual to ensure everything gets done.

My Morning Routine — Full Chapter Overview

1Recommendation
2Nothing gets you out of bed like an important task or something you love doing.
3Some of your best work happens in the morning, so make time for it before other tasks.
4Early morning exercise can prepare you for a healthy, happy, and productive day.
5Regular morning meditation focuses your mind for the rest of the day.
6Give yourself a little me time before diving into work and daily responsibilities.
7You can begin preparing your morning routine the night before.
8Make sure you’re getting enough sleep, and you may be able to do without your alarm.
9Children decide when you wake up, but parenting brings its own pleasures.
10When traveling, adapt your routine instead of abandoning it entirely.
11Even the best-laid plans can go wrong, so learn to embrace change.
12Final summary

My Morning Routine Summary & Overview

Based on the authors’ interviews with 64 of today’s most successful people, My Morning Routine (2018) is a practical guide for would-be early birds. Yes, it’s easy to live in fear of your alarm clock and worship at the altar of your phone’s slumber function, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Mornings don’t need to be traumatic at all. What’s more, finding the right routine for the early hours will change your whole day for the better.

Who Should Listen to My Morning Routine?

The sleep-deprived
Ambitious self-starters looking to boost their productivity
Parents struggling to adapt to a new morning routine

About the Author: Benjamin Spall and Michael Xander

Benjamin Spall is a US-based writer who’s contributed to a wide range of publications, including the Huffington Post.

Michael Xander is a trained engineer and product designer, who currently works and lives in Berlin, Germany. The duo are the minds behind My Morning Routine, an independent online magazine showcasing inspiring morning routines from around the world.

My Morning Routine

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