3 Powerful Morning Rituals of Famously Productive People

3 Powerful Morning Rituals of Famously Productive People The way you abflug your day has a big impact on the hours that follow. Theres a lot we can learn from examining the morning rituss of famously productive people.The reason I like having a morning sicherheit is that not only does it instill a sense of purpose, peace and zeremonie to my day, but it ensures that Im getting certain things done every morning namely, my goals, writes Leo Babauta of Zen Habits.If youre like fruchtwein people, you perform your morning rituals somewhat unconsciously. But, the way you begin your day is really powerful. It sets the tone for the rest of the day. So, it pays to put some time, energy and thought into developing morning routines and habits that help you be your best professionally and reach your goals.1. Benjamin Franklin planned to do good.When it comes to productivity, its hard to find a better mentor than founding father Benjamin Franklin. His morning routine reflects his ambition as well as his desire to be a force for good in the world.A self-described morning person, Franklin famously said, Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. And, theres every indication that he followed his own advice.His daily schedule shows that we went to bed around 10 p.m. and woke between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m.5-7am Rise, welchesh and address Powerful Goodness contrive days business and take the resolution of the day prosecute the present study, and breakfast.A central part of Franklins morning ritual welches asking himself the morning question as he called it. What good shall I do this day? Then, at the end of the day his evening question left room for reflection when he asked, What good have I done today?After taking the resolution in the morning, Franklin moved on to a solid four-hour block of Work. From 8 a.m. to 12 noon he hunkered down and deliberately invested himself in a focused and extended period of productivity. There was also a shorter block of time reserved in the afternoon for the same purpose with a break to Read or overlook my accounts, and dine in between.Franklins morning ritual is a demonstration of the power of setting intentions and of putting extended time aside for focused work. Imagine how much you could get done if you followed a similar schedule.2. Oprah Winfrey takes time to connect.Oprah Winfrey has accomplished quite a lot over the course of her life and career. Examining her daily schedule helps to illuminate something about how shes done it.Oprahs morning routine begins around 7 a.m. and lasts until about 10 a.m. During that time, she brushes her teeth, takers her dogs out and enjoys her favorite espresso, I mix caffeinated and decaffeinated espresso with milk and a little hazelnut, and works out. Theres nothing particularly unusual about ansicht rituals, per se, but the way in which Winfrey integrates spirituality into her routine really sets it apart.Sometimes, the spiritual connections she makes as a part of her morning ritual are more subtle. Winfrey has preached the virtues of gratitude for decades, and it seems she observes the practice herself. As a part of her morning routine, she appreciates nature, the little things and the world around her.This morning, she toldHarpers Bazaar for a day-in-the-life piece, when I hit the blackout shades just after seven, the light was casting its golden glow over the green lawn, with the clouds and ocean in the distance. I watched three geese fly over the backyard and land in the pond. I hadnt even had a sip of coffee, but it was already a perfect day.There is also time set aside for deliberate spiritual practice.I have a series of spiritual exercises that I do every day, she continued. After readingGathered Truths, I check out Bowl of Saki on my phone its delivered to my inbox every morning. It contains the teachings of the Sufis, a Middle Eastern sect that believes all paths lead to God and that all religions are one, pointing to the same no rth star. Then I meditate. This morning, I observed 20 minutes of silence sitting in my breakfast chair. If it were warmer, I would go outside.Winfrey feels that gratitude and meditation can go a long way toward helping you to have a grounded and productive day. Do you integrate similar elements into your morning ritual?3. Churchill stayed in bed.The morning rituals of highly productive people are just about as diverse as the people themselves. If you arent a morning person, dont fret. Not everyone leaps out of bed at the crack of dawn to take on a 10-mile run.Winston Churchills morning routine famously involved him staying in bed for quite some time. He was productive during unterstellung hours, though.He awoke about 730 a.m. and remained in bed for a substantial breakfast and reading of mail and all the national newspapers,reports Eric Henning of The Churchill Centre. For the next couple of hours, still in bed, he worked, dictating to his secretaries.Churchill finally got out of b ed at around 11 a.m., bathed, and perhaps took a walk around the garden, and took a weak whisky and soda to his study.Alcohol before noon might not be advisable, even if it is of the weak variety. Still, Churchills morning routine worked for him.Is there anything that you do in the morning that works for you even though it may seem a bit odd to others?Looking for a new job? Find out how much you could be earning. Take the PayScale Salary Survey and get a free salary report in minutes.Tips for developing your own powerful morning routineTheres a lot we can learn from examining the morning rituals of highly productive people. But, in order to really benefit from this, youll want to integrate some of these practices into your own routine. Here are a few tips for developing your own powerful practiceStart early. One thing that seems to be true almost across the board is that productive people start their days early. At least, they dont sleep until noon. There are a lot of benefits to be ing an early bird. Getting going before the rest can help you get more done in a focused and controlled way before the day even starts. That can do wonders for your mood as well as your productivity.Find some peace. Some people find that meditation helps them to start their day in a centered and peaceful way. Others enjoy connecting with nature. Or, others find that spending a few minutes with a pet can do the trick. The point is not to start your day in a rushed panic. Even though you have a lot to do, its best to get grounded before starting your work.Care for your body. Taking the time to eat a healthy breakfast will serve you well for the rest of the day. Prepare what you can the night before, if your morning time is limited. Similarly, if youre able to squeeze in a bit of exercise, it could help you to feel happier and more energized throughout the rest of your morning and into the afternoon. And, itll probably help you to sleep better at night, too.Be intentional.Benjamin Fran klin took the time to set intentions for the day (although he didnt call it that) first thing in the morning. Theres a lot to be said for outlining a few crucial objectives for the day before it gets started. After all, how can you get where you want to go if you never take the time to settle firmly on a destination?Do what works for you.At the end of the day, everyones a little different. Some people prefer to exercise in the evening rather than the morning because it helps them to transition from work to home, for example. So, these folks shouldnt work out in the morning. Similarly, youd be wise to do whats best for you in your own morning ritual. The trick is to be honest with yourself about which habits serve you and which hold you back. You might be in the habit of checking social media right away, for example. But, does that really help you to start your day on the right foot?Start the night before. Getting plenty of sleep is perhaps the most important ingredient to a producti ve and positive morning practice. So, be sure to go to sleep early and leave plenty of time for rest. Its easy to get up on the wrong side of the bed when the alarm goes off before youre really ready. Prioritizing your sleep helps the next day to run more smoothly. So, make a point to go to bed early enough that youll be ready to jump into your morning ritual when the time comes. Gina Belli--This story originally appeared on PayScale.