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Have A Fantastic Day: A Morning Routine that Sets You Up For Success

Have A Fantastic Day: A Morning Routine that Sets You Up For Success by Sharon Hooper. Photograph of a steaming cup of coffee by Tim Foster
Photograph by Tim Foster

Mornings set the tone for the rest of your day, so make a morning routine that energizes you and prepares you to succeed

Did you know that a healthy morning routine can set you up for success? 

Most of us only have 25,000 mornings in our adult life, so it’s vital to make the most of this time. Here are what three successful people include in their morning routine to help them have a productive morning:

  • Ex- President Obama starts his day with a cardio and weight-training workout at 6:45am and then takes breakfast with his family.
  • Steve Jobs started his morning by asking himself the question: “If today was the last day in my life what would I do differently?”
  • started her day playing the piano, preparing breakfast,

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