
When you eat a healthy breakfast, the doors to a productive day swing wide open.
And these are just the statistics for people who eat any breakfast. People who eat breakfast are less likely to be obese, they have more stable blood-sugar levels, and they tend to be less hungry over the course of the day. It’s much healthier to take those precious first moments of the day to do something relaxing, which sets a calm, positive tone for your day.Įating anything at all for breakfast puts you ahead of a lot of people. When you wake up and dive straight into e-mails, texts, and Facebook, you are far more likely to lose focus, and your morning succumbs to the wants and needs of other people. Howard Schultz starts his day with a motivational e-mail to his employees, after this, he disconnects and dedicates his time to exercise and family. Exercising first thing in the morning ensures that you’ll have the time for it, and it improves your self-control and energy levels over the course of the entire day. Getting your body moving for as little as 10 minutes releases GABA, a neurotransmitter that makes your brain feel soothed and keeps you in control of your impulses.

A second study conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol found that people who exercised daily had more energy and a more positive outlook, which are both critical for getting things done.

A study conducted at the Eastern Ontario Research Institute found that people who exercised twice a week for 10 weeks felt more competent socially, academically, and athletically. While their ungodly wake-up hours and exercise routines may seem crazy, research supports the extra effort. Richard Branson, Tim Cook, and Disney’s Bob Iger all wake up well before 6:00 a.m. Don’t drink the juice without water because it’s hard on your teeth. If you weigh less than 150 pounds, drink the juice of half a lemon (a full lemon if you’re over 150 pounds). Lemons are chock full of nutrients, such as potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants. You should also wait 15-30 minutes after drinking it before eating (perfect time to squeeze in some exercise). You need to drink it first thing in the morning (on an empty stomach) to ensure full absorption.

By improving nutrient absorption in your stomach, it gives you a steady, natural energy buzz that lasts the length of the day. Here's how ultra-successful people utilize the first hours of the day:ĭrinking lemon water as soon as you wake up spikes your energy levels physically and mentally. And it all starts with their morning routines.
