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The title may seem ambitious, but as someone who smoked a pack a day for around 15 years, I\u2019ve managed to go without smoking for 10 days. I\u2019ve always been fascinated by habits, but I\u2019ve never been able to maintain any of my \u201cgood\u201d habits for long. This is because I chose difficult habits that were too challenging to fit into a busy day. Doing a habit for three hours every day and then working all day isn\u2019t sustainable.<\/p>\n
I used to dismiss atomic habits, thinking that small habits might stabilize life but wouldn\u2019t contribute significantly to progress. For example, doing push-ups every day or reading 10 pages of a book wouldn\u2019t have a massive impact, but they would restore one\u2019s life balance. I tried atomic habits for a while, but something was missing: a morning routine. When I incorporated these habits into my morning routine, it became a keystone that made my day perfect. While these habits alone don\u2019t cause significant changes, they trigger positive feelings and help me avoid bad habits and work more efficiently.<\/p>\n
Based on the benefits I\u2019ve experienced, I recommend defining morning habits that will increase your energy. But remember, I\u2019m suggesting morning habits \u2014 energizing habits that will improve your day and trigger other positive actions. A good habit should have the following features:<\/p>\n
Compensable:\u00a0I use a \u201cDon\u2019t Break The Chain\u201d Calendar, which is excellent for maintaining sustainability. However, when you skip a day, it\u2019s possible to tear up the calendar. That\u2019s why I suggest setting compensable habits. For instance, I didn\u2019t add \u201cdon\u2019t smoke\u201d to my habits. Instead, I included the habit of \u201cchew five nicotine gums.\u201d If I skipped a day, I could save that day by using twice as much gum the next day.<\/p>\n
Doable in all circumstances:\u00a0I can be a strict thinker, but you can be flexible if it works for you. I want to continue my habits without skipping a day. Therefore, they should be possible everywhere \u2014 when I\u2019m on vacation, staying at someone else\u2019s house, or on a camping trip.<\/p>\n
Day-saving:\u00a0As I mentioned earlier, I had formed much tougher habits, like reading 50 pages a day or lifting weights for an hour, but they didn\u2019t help me deal with the challenges of my day. Instead, they added new challenges. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve identified day-saving habits that I\u2019ll explain to you shortly.<\/p>\n
Easy:\u00a0This is the most important feature of atomic habits. They\u2019re easy to do, don\u2019t take too long to start and finish, and aren\u2019t too hard. This way, they become sustainable. It\u2019s also important to choose activities that you find enjoyable.<\/p>\n
Chained:\u00a0The purpose of habits is to allow us to do things naturally, like breathing, without tiring our decision-making. However, if you have ten habits and don\u2019t know which one to do first and which one later, you might feel overwhelmed. In my daily routine, which I\u2019ll discuss shortly, each of my habits reminds and triggers the next one. This also helps me avoid having to think about the order.<\/p>\n
Varied:\u00a0I\u2019m not easily satisfied, and even if I\u2019m not doing much, it feels good to feel like I\u2019ve accomplished something. For example, having only one item in my habits doesn\u2019t make me feel like I\u2019ve achieved anything. However, having ten small tasks gives me a sense of accomplishment and allows me to create momentum.<\/p>\n
The habits listed below are my energy-boosting morning routine that helps me start the day right. By designing a similar routine for yourself, you can experience significant differences. Thanks to these habits, I quit smoking and tripled my productivity:<\/p>\n
Drink 2 glasses of water on an empty stomach
\nWash your face with cold water
\nDo 5 minutes of breathing exercises
\nRead a book for 30 minutes
\nExercise with 200 reps of bodyweight
\nTake a cold shower
\nHave a clean and healthy breakfast
\nBrush your teeth
\nConsume 5 minutes of motivational content
\nCreate a to-do list
\nDrink a total of 15 glasses of water a day<\/p>\n
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