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Things you should do at the start of every work day

By Vincent Ashitey
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We all want to perform well in our professional lives. For this, we work hard, try to be in the good books of our bosses, and spend those extra hours working to achieve our targets before time.

However, many people still don’t get the success they aspire. This is because of some minute things that you are overlooking. Thus, here is a look at things you should do at the start of work every day.


Take a deep breath

Many people start work in too much hurry. For those working from home, it might be because they overslept and started working just after waking up. For those who are working from the office, reasons might include a traffic jam or some household work. In both these cases, people just dive into madness. Slowing down, taking a moment to pause, and creating a routine around centering yourself can work wonders.

Start each day with an empty mind

Though you might have to attend to projects and discussions you left last afternoon, try to treat each day as a fresh one. Leave all the negative energies from yesterday behind and focus on what's happening today.

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Have a proper breakfast

Whether you are working from home or from the office, don't start working with an empty stomach. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It helps us stay mentally fit and also provides us with the mental energy needed to tackle our workday.

Organize your day

The initial half-an-hour of the work day must be dedicated to assessing priorities and focusing on what you need to accomplish that particular day. Don't get distracted by unimportant activities like scrolling through your mail box when there may be a whole lot of important issues that need dealing with. Make a to-do list and stick to it.

Source: timesofindia