1. Introduction
2. Prepare the Night Before
   
3. Sleep Well
   
4. Stay Consistent

For some of us, mornings can be a challenge. You wake up and you immediately jump into your day, taking on the daily stresses.

There is a better way where mornings are more relaxed yet focused. Where you begin with the proper mindset, allowing you to perform at your best throughout the day. 

High performers optimize their day right from the start. They don’t make things complex, using complicated methods to work out their routines perfectly. Instead, they use productivity systems that simplify things and allow them to carry out their routines easily.

Here are easy ways to take the approach of a high performer for your mornings.

Prepare the Night Before

One of the most important characteristics of high performers is that they prepare for everything the best they can. This includes the next morning. 

There are two ways to go about preparing the night before. 

1. Arrange everything you need for the next day.
2. Leave tomorrow for tomorrow.

The first way is to consider the next day’s activities and what you need for them. Organize documents, any materials for meetings, or exercise clothes so that you can easily access them when the time comes to use them.

You don’t have to take an entire evening to prepare for the morning. Using the second way takes the mentality that your preparation may be as simple as realizing that you’ll handle everything you need to take care of the next day. 

This doesn’t mean going into tomorrow unprepared nor does it mean flying by the seat of your pants.  Rather, you’ve taken care of everything for the evening and you’re ready for tomorrow.

Both of these ways are especially useful if you easily become anxious concerning the next day. It’s a way to help you empty your mind and unload all the baggage that you picked up from the day. Especially, as you approach the next item.

Sleep Well

Sleep is paramount to your performance in anything. Receiving adequate rest restores your body and allows it to recuperate. 

Healthy sleeping habits naturally provide you with energy and reduces stress so that you can maintain productivity and performance throughout the day.

Stay Consistent

The most important attribute of a high performer is that they perform consistently. They use a productivity system that keeps them productive.

This involves building up habits over time until it becomes second nature. Prioritize building your productivity system and you’ll work your way to becoming a high performer.