10 Things Successful Women Do Before 8 AM


It seems that from the top of her 68 years, Anna Wintour plays tennis at sharp 5 in the morning, that Gisèle Bündchen does not deviate from her yoga session as soon as the first light comes, or that Jessica Alba sets her alarm clock at the dawn and straight into a coffee with coconut oil to tackle the long day ahead. The future belongs to those who wake up early ... and on the right foot it should be added, because both go hand in hand. But precisely what are the secrets of these inspiring women with undeniable success, contagious good humor and never denied form?

HABITS TO BE BANNED

While for many the day officially begins once they arrive at the office, it should actually start strategically upon awakening in order to put themselves in the best possible conditions to be operational and productive until the evening. The morning routine acquired over the years is crucial and echoes the rest of our day. Postpone your alarm by 5 - 10 minutes (just to grab a few minutes of sleep), get up at the last minute (and run off with the trace of the pillow still visible on your cheek), or dress in hurrying (and bumping your foot in the corner of the door while looking for your keys everywhere ...) These are all seemingly innocuous little things that impact our daily lives and generate stress and negative conditions. Blame it on "I don't have time", "I'm tired" ... But where I am is just a reflection of myself. We always have the choice: to push back our alarm and continue to sleep a little to dream ... Or stop dreaming your life and live it. It just comes down to a few simple habits you can put in place to tackle a great day and that it lasts over the hours.

THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS IN MORNING DEW


THEY SET THEIR WAKE-UP IN A STRATEGIC WAY

Successful women set their alarms early in order to be in complete control of their lives and carry out their entire routine in the best conditions without rushing. No more "snooze" button to gain some sleep. A harmful habit that only makes you tired. We place our alarm clock away from the bed, which means we have to get up to turn it off ... and not go back to bed.


THEY ARE PHYSICALLY PREPARED

There are those who swear by sport, and those for whom this option is unthinkable in the morning. Either way, physical activity deploys many hormones such as dopamine, the hormone of happiness. Not enough to force yourself, better to go at your own pace and little by little. You can start by stretching well to loosen up the muscles and joints after the night of lethargy and do a few core positions without having to go to the gym.


THEY HYDRATE

Lukewarm lemon water, smoothie, or even apple cider vinegar juice, each has its own habits to replenish energy, eliminate toxins and above all provide the body with its dose of hydration after a night of fasting. A full glass of water when you wake up helps prevent headaches and dizziness.


THEY ALLOW A FEW MINUTES OF MEDITATION

Before being carried away by the hustle and bustle of the day, during which they will be extremely in demand, they take a few minutes to empty themselves completely by welcoming the present moment, without ruminating on the past or thinking about the future. If the discipline is unknown to us, we can let ourselves be guided by podcasts, such as those of Christophe André.


THEY TAKE WELL-BEING GESTURES

To promote blood circulation and drainage, they can be massaged, either in the shower, or directly at its exit with an oil or a cream. They are also increasingly adept at dry brushing all over the body, a technique that invigorates the nervous system, eliminates dead skin and toxins.


THEY DON'T LEAVE EMPTY BELLIES

Egg whites for Kim Kardashian, healthy pancakes for Miranda Kerr, or avocado toast for Karlie Kloss, they don't miss a good, hearty breakfast to last until lunch. The ideal is to provide the brain and body with the energy and nutrients necessary to maintain attention and prevent slack.


THEY SWEAR BY THE "TO DO LIST"

One of the keys to a successful day is planning. No way for them to attack the morning by letting themselves be carried away by chance, without having organized themselves. To be productive, they write down each of the things to do to avoid procrastination. Result, a real relief provided thanks to the worries evacuated at the end of the day. We can keep a bullet journal or a notebook on which we symbolically cross out all these accomplished things.


THEY REMAIN FOCUS AND THEY ENCOURAGED

These are women who have gained confidence in self-motivation. They manage to remove the barriers or limits that the brain imposes out of fear or lack of confidence. There is no question of having a negative internal chatter by saying to yourself "I'm never going to make it". In their minds, from the morning the future is theirs. For this they hold an optimistic inner discourse. The positive attracts the positive to increase energy and move forward like a warrior. We drink positive thoughts.


THEY ARE CULTIVATED AND INFORMED

They seek to keep themselves informed both in their chosen field and in various subjects in order to constantly learn. We wake up to the world to constantly grow.


THEY ARE GENTLY PREPARED

No question of doing everything at the last minute. They prepare themselves by taking their time to avoid stress and effervescence. Ideal for starting the day in a zen way without forgetting anything.


THEY GIVE A MOMENT OF RELAXATION

If the morning routine seems like an iron discipline at first glance, these few hours should above all be seen as an important time to have fun and do good to our body and mind. For this, they do not hesitate to find a little moment of relaxation with one of their favorite activity.


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