Getting A Happier Start In The Morning

If you’ve ever woken up on the wrong side of the bed or been frustrated in rush hour traffic? Then you know that mornings can set the tone for the rest of the day. Experts claim the way you spend the first 15 minutes of your day could make or break you. Here are five things you may be doing in the morning that will shoot your productivity in the foot:

• Going online. Checking email or social media when you wake up is a common way to start the day, but those few minutes you think you’ll spend online often turn into an hour or more.
• Turning on the television. The television stretches out our morning ritual and distracts us from our mission.
• Answering the phone. Unless you’re someone who handles crisis work or makes sales calls for a living, get the most out of your morning by turning off the phone.
• Tackling busy or dreaded work first. While it can be tempting to “warm up” your day with busy work or your least favorite tasks, it’s a better idea to start with something important that’s likely to yield a positive outcome.