WASHINGTON — Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Or are you wide-eyed and ready to tackle the world?
Much of your success in a day could hinge on how you spent the first 15 minutes of your morning after waking up, according to .
Productivity coach Hillary Rettig says the first minutes of your day are vital. To get the most out of your morning and maximize productivity, she suggests the following:
- Stay offline until later in the morning — at least 10 a.m., she advises. It’s too easy to get sucked into the Internet and waste time.
- Keep the TV off. It can extend your morning routine.
- Get some morning exercise. If you don’t have time for a work out, start the day with some stretching, twisting or dancing.
- Don’t answer the phone unless you absolutely have to. It can distract you and take you off track.
- Tackle the easiest work first. Starting the day with something more likely to yield a positive outcome can motivate you for the rest of the day.
草莓传媒’s Dick Uliano contributed to this report. Follow on Twitter and on the .
