Some days we are killing it and other days, we wonder what we even accomplished. Check out my top three ways to make your day successful!
There are often things that are out of our control that occur each day, but we can do a few things to better prepare ourselves up for success!
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “If you don’t run your day, the day will run you.”
That’s why it is super important to take some time to plan out your day, and even your week (more on that here!), so that you can remember what matters most for you to get accomplished.
1. Get Up Early
You may or may not be an early person, but I think with some new habit-forming, you’ll learn that you can get a lot more done if you’re up before the sun rises.
This gives you time to wake up, drink your coffee and have some “you” time before you have to be at work or your day begins to get a little hectic.
2. Write Down Your Top 3 Things to Accomplish Today
You may have what seems like a million more things you need to do today, but just choose three. You can’t do everything at once, no matter how hard you try.
Work hard and stay focused on these three things. If you finish them and have a lot of daylight left, go ahead and add another task.
Tip: Do the most difficult (or the one you’re most worried about) first!
There are mixed opinions on this, but for me, I always feel better getting my most-dreaded task out of the way first thing in the morning. Everything else afterwards seems so much easier and I feel a sense of relief.
3. Keep Calm and Stay Positive
I understand this is easier said than done! I have spent many days feeling overwhelmed and not accomplishing anything.
When you start feeling stressed, step away from your desk and take a few deep breaths and focus on just feeling your body relax. It really helps!
Try to keep a positive mindset throughout your day.
I like to surround myself with happy quotes, pretty and inspiring pictures, etc.
It especially helps make me feel better when things start to get hectic. Just remember to breathe and know that everything will be okay, regardless of how you are feeling at that moment.
Thanks for reading three ways to make your day successful, and I truly hope that these will be helpful to you!
*After sharing what I learned in my first six months of blogging last week, I thought I’d give a little boost to one of the very first posts I published on this blog!
Let’s Chat!
Do you get up early in the morning?
How do you handle stress on the daily?
What’s your favorite thing to do to give yourself a jumpstart each day?
These are great tips and definitely a reminder I need. Tomorrow is going to be a crazy day and I definitely need to follow this!
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Thank you! I hope that you have a great day and everything goes smoothly for you. You’ve got this! 🙂
Number one is definitely something I need to work on. Though I am forced to get up early through the work week, I hit the snooze button quite often. I know if I got up early it would make the day flow better. I’m going to make it my mission to work on that starting tomorrow. Great tips!
I have been getting up early the past few months and every now and then, I wake up later, or sleep in on a work day and I feel WAY worse, so I highly agree with getting up early! I need to get better at following the other two tips. 😊
🙂 You’ve got this! I completely agree about getting up early. I feel like I’ve lost so much time when I wake up later than normal.
I love getting up earling whenever I have a lot to do. It’s amazing what getting up early can do to your mindset! xx
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I totally agree with you, Gemma! 😊 Thanks so much for stopping by!
I find myself being much more productive when I wake up early! It’s definitely a good way to get the most out of my day!
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I feel the same way! Thanks so much! 😊
I 100% agree! 🙂 I’m always much more productive when I get up early xx
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Thanks so much, Ana!! 😊
Getting up early makes a huge difference!!
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Completely agree, Rach! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
I’m a complete morning person and I love to get up early during the week. It gives me so much more time to get things done, run errands or go out for a run.
xx Simone
Little Glittery Box
Same here, Simone! It’s amazing how much more you can get done just by getting up earlier. 🙂
Ah yes I have been trying to do this since the new year started and have not quite pulled if off yet. I want to get up earlier, and put myself on a schedule. Have not done it yet,But I will!
Allie of
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That’s right, you absolutely will, friend! I have faith in you! 😊
Getting up early is my trick for getting things done. Staying positive is always good too!
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Definitely, Kathrine! Thanks so much for stopping by! 😊
I’m working on trying to get up earlier, I think it helps so much with productivity xx
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It really does! I understand it’s difficult to get used to though, it’s a big habit change if you’re not used to it already.
These are some great tips! Thanks for sharing
Candice
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Thank you so much for stopping by, Candice! I appreciate it so much! 🙂
Great tips! What works really well for me, is to get up early and of course using my brand new Passion Planner!
Ooh, that sounds wonderful Sharon!! I’ve never used the Passion Planner, but I have heard of it. Thanks so much! 🙂
I agree with all three tips! Especially with getting up early 🙂
it is fascinating how many things one can accomplish in the day, if wakes up before nine!
Lots of love ♥ January Girl
So true, Liz! Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
That last tip is so important! I definitely thinks it helps your day if you keep a positive outlook.
It absolutely makes any day better, friend! Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
My favorite here is the getting up early one. I always prefer to get up early because that helps me be more productive and stay on track.
Same here, Val! Thanks so much! 🙂
Great post:) Staying positive is so important… I think a positive mindset can help you through a lot of Things.
Regards,
Leonie from http://eyeofthelion.de
Thank you so much, Leonie! 🙂 It truly can!
Simple but successful! I’m actually trying to make it that way.
Have a great evening!
xx
Eli
http://www.curly-style.com
Thanks so much, Eli! 🙂 I hope you have a wonderful evening!
These are all really great ways to make your day more successful! Often times my to-do list can feel overwhelming but by writing it all down can make it feel more manageable. I’ve been trying to wake up earlier too and get on a better sleep schedule overall. I loved reading this! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Melissa!! 🙂 I’m so happy you enjoyed reading! I completely agree with you, writing it out really does help and a better sleep schedule helps boost you through your day.
Such amazing tips here.
I love to wake up early to be able to do more things in one day.
xx
Margot
https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com
Thank you, Margot!! Getting up early really helps you make the most of your day. 🙂
I live by writing down 3 goals I want to accomplish every single day. Especially since I started working remotely and having my own business I’ve really had to keep myself productive.
Stephanie | SPV Living
That’s wonderful, Stephanie! It really does make a difference! 🙂
Getting up early is so underrated! I can get so much more done in the mornings, and I’m always in a better and more productive mood!
Ashlee | https://www.maybeafterbrunch.com
Same here, Ashlee!! Thanks so much! 😊
So nice tips dear, thanks for sharing!!
Have a wonderful day! xx
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Aww, thank you Nina! 😊 I hope you have a wonderful day, as well!
You really can accomplish more when you get up early. It’s amazing how this small change can make a huge impact, not just on your day, but in your life. This is such a lovely read dear!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Absolutely, Jessica!! Thank you so much! 🙂
I need to try and set my alarm a little earlier in the mornings, and see if it helps xo
Makeup Muddle
It may be a little difficult to get used to in the beginning, but I think you’ll see a big difference! 🙂
Love the tips dear! I totally agree with you! Getting up early is the hardest for me.
Lots of love, Miri
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Thank you, Miri! 🙂 I can totally understand that. It’s difficult to get in the habit of it.
3 Simple ways but definitely Huge impact. I love the list. Thanks for reminding me. 😊😊