TIPS #2

TWO. Create a morning routine to give you energy for the day ahead.

• Why it matters: A morning routine makes you feel super productive at the start of the day, gives you focus, and provides you with a sense of achievement early, so that you already feel you've made progress.

• How to use it daily: The night before, go to sleep a little earlier so that you can get up a little earlier too. Write a plan for what you will do the following day so that you can structure your time and not waste hours doing things that are not relevant to your personal and professional goals. Be smart about how you use your cell phone in the morning: instead of checking your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other social media feed, adjust your phone setting to Airplane mode when you are working, so that you don't get distracted.