TIP number 1: Ruthlessly eliminate excuses.

There are some people who wake up in the morning effortlessly, whereas some others struggle to wake up in the morning. If you belong to the second category, we have some great hacks for you that would help you to be more productive. Let’s look at the 19 morning hacks for a productive day:

1. Ruthlessly eliminate excuses.
2. The night before, make plans for the day. Decide which clothes you would be wearing to work.
3. Create a to-do list that you can follow after waking up.
4. Rethink when you would wake up. Decide to wake up by 6am.
5. Turn off your phone and laptop at least 90 minutes before you go to bed. Light from mobile or computer screens can result in wakefulness.
6. After you wake up, do not stress. Meditate for a few minutes.
7. When your alarm is ringing, do NOT press the snooze button. In fact, put the alarm clock away from the bed so that you have to stand up to turn it off.
8. Follow a fixed routine every day. If you create a routine, your brain will automatically follow it every day.
9. After meditation, go for a workout or a walk. Move your body to feel active, alert and motivated.
10. Use the first 15 minutes of your day efficiently. Think of the things that you are grateful for.
11. Do not check emails or notifications in social media. Stay offline for as long as possible.
12. In the first hours of the day, work on the project you are passionate about. Studies have revealed that morning is the best time to work on creative projects.
13. Focus on the task that you are doing. Do not get distracted. Follow the to-do list and complete your tasks.
14. Don’t watch television in the morning hours as it would distract you to focus on your to-do list.
15. You can put on the radio while working because music keeps the mind calm and focused.
16. Eat breakfast with your family before leaving for office. It will cheer you up.
17. After reaching office, do the important tasks first.
18. Do not chat online or answer a call when you are in the office. They can kill a lot of your precious time.
19. Manage your energy efficiently so that you can have a productive day.
20. Do not invest time in mindless tasks. They might seem tempting, but actually they will delay your important tasks.

If you follow these 19 rules, you will surely have a very productive day, even if you are not a morning person.