{"id":221,"date":"2019-01-10T00:05:04","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T08:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/benlobaugh.com\/?p=221"},"modified":"2018-12-30T19:09:40","modified_gmt":"2018-12-31T03:09:40","slug":"7-steps-to-starting-your-day-well","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/benlobaugh.com\/7-steps-to-starting-your-day-well\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Steps to Starting Your Day Well"},"content":{"rendered":"

Previously I wrote that the first hour is the rudder of your day<\/a>, and indeed, many books have been written on the subject over the past few years. Most notably, Miracle Morning<\/a><\/em> by Hal Elrod. Common amongst the books, authors recommend creating a morning routine that gets you motivated to tackle the day.<\/p>\n

Many of us are haphazard with our morning routine, often leading to rushing to get out the door in time. Pay attention to what you do in the morning, and what actually needs doing and then optimize your routine.<\/p>\n

Coming up with a routine can be a daunting task. Your routine does need to be complex, in fact it is wise to keep it simple to not deter you. I have followed these 7 simple steps each morning for years, and so can you:<\/p>\n