Morning Habits of Highly Productive People

The first 90 minutes

How you start your morning sets the tone for the entire day. These habits are backed by sleep research and behavioural science.

1. No phone before breakfast

Checking email first thing floods your brain with cortisol. Give yourself 30 phone-free minutes.

2. Move your body

Ten minutes of movement - a walk, stretches, or a quick workout - improves focus for hours.

3. Plan the big three

Write down three outcomes you want to achieve today. Done before 8 AM, it becomes your compass.

Make it stick

Habit stacking works: attach the new habit to something you already do every morning.