1. Know your why
Every morning, make sure you understand why you are doing this routine. Are you trying to study more efficiently to get better grades? Would you like to apply for something, start the day happier or simply lead a healthier life? There are many reasons to strive to have a better start to the day. Know your why and find the inner motivation that will keep you going. Knowing your motivation will make it easier to let new rituals become a habit.
2. Discipline
Easier said than done. Discipline distinguishes the doer from the wanna-be. Just like learning a new language or math formula, implementing a morning routine takes time and discipline. This perseverance enables us to go from an idea to a concrete action. Setting realistic goals is an important part of staying disciplined. It also makes sense to break a larger task down into several smaller ones. This makes it easier to achieve your goal and creates a good feeling and in order to that, motivation.
3. Perseverance
At first glance, perseverance appears to be very similar to discipline. Perseverance, however, can be seen as a more permanent accomplishment. If you get used to things over a long period of time, it becomes increasingly easier to maintain these habits. So do not get demotivated if you haven’t built a fixed routine after a week. Good things come to those who wait!
4. Start immediately
It is easy to move things to tomorrow. However, this leads to subconscious stress. If you start with tasks or plans immediately, they are not only completed faster, but also lead to increased motivation. So do not wait for the perfect morning or week. Start your routine first thing in the morning and face your weaker self.