Early morning productivity tips from Forbes

Great tips on an early-bird morning routine from Forbes. It’s easier than you think getting up just a bit earlier in the morning to either exercise, plan out your day or just have a relaxing breakfast.

I have started waking up at 6:30 to do a bit of exercise, have a look through OmniFocus and read the morning paper while eating breakfast. By the time I step into the office, I am already on top on what needs to be done.

Maximize your potential by mapping out your schedule for the day, as well as your goals and to dos. The morning is a good time for this as it is often one of the only quiet times a person gets throughout the day. The early hours foster easier reflection that helps when prioritizing your activities. They also allow for uninterrupted problem solving when trying to fit everything into your timetable.

There is something special about morning time and productivity. The stillness and the lack if interruptions make it a perfect time to to get some focused efforts in terms of important next actions.

We all have that one item on our to do list that we dread. It looms over you all day (or week) until you finally suck it up and do it after much procrastination. Here’s an easy tip to save yourself the stress – do that least desirable task on your list first. Instead of anticipating the unpleasantness of it from first coffee through your lunch break, get it out of the way.

Since you have to do the boring parts any way, why don’t just get them out of the way? I find the best time to do them is in the morning when I still have that energy and focus.