7 Productive Habits to Start a New Day

Welcome every morning with a smile. Look on the new day as another special gift from your Creator, another golden opportunity to complete what you were unable to finish yesterday. Be a self-starter. Let your first hour set the theme of success and positive action that is certain to echo through your entire day. Today will never happen again. Don't waste it with a false start or no start at all. You were not born to fail. - Og Mandino

A new day is a fresh beginning. To make the best of a new day here are the ways to do it productively: 

1.      Zest:  Feel good about yourself and ready to take on a new day with energy. You will look forward to a new day with enthusiasm and excitement.

2.      Positive: Start a new day with a positive mental attitude. Be confident, hopeful and expect wonderful things to happen.

3.      Focus: Avoid thinking about the past or the future. A new day is a time to focus on the present and live every moment. Concentrate on the task at hand and do the best you can. You are judged by the quality of your work and you will be proud of yourself.

4.      The most important tasks: You have more creative power in the morning Start a new day and do the most important tasks. Usually, an important assignment is not an easy one, so it is best to tackle it in the morning.  

5.      Early: A new day is only good when you get up early.  You are calm because there is no need to rush about to get things done. Early morning is also the time you can do work with fewer distractions.

6.      Prepared: To be productive on a new day is to plan the night before with a to-do list. You will be in control and ready to do first thing first.

7.      Productive routine: A good day starts with a good night’s sleep. When you wake up you are truly refreshed to start a new day right and get a productive day ahead of you.  When you get up drink a glass of water, stretch your body, meditate or play Tai chi, read motivational quotes and enjoy a nutritional breakfast with coffee to power up a new day.

How do you start a new day productively?