Habits of successful people

1. Wake up really early

You might want to set your alarm for 5am. Time is invaluable and like the saying goes, time waits for no man. To become successful, you need to wake up early enough each day so that you can complete all your tasks. This is probably the most important morning ritual for success.

Waking up early ensures that you are not late for any scheduled appointments or events that day. It also gives you enough time to take care of personal grooming, personal chores and personal hygiene before you take on your workload for the day.

Michelle Obama revealed in an interview with Oprah that she wakes up early so that she can take care of herself before her day starts fully.

Time is invaluable, it can never be regained, and that is why you must make the most of it if you want to be successful. Waking up early ensure that you have more control in your early hours, and you also have enough time to take care of the things that matter to you.

You might start this ritual by waking up 20 minutes earlier than your usual time, and then you can gradually adjust.

2. Do one Hour of Power

You need to re-motivate yourself and replenish your motivation every day because motivation does not last forever. Accomplishing a task becomes easier and more important to you when you have invested a sizeable amount of time and emotions in it.

Watch inspirational videos, read self-development books or listen to motivational speakers during this time. Your hour of power should include listening to inspirational and empowering quotes to boost your imagination for the day. Refreshing your mind and re-inspiring yourself is an important morning ritual for success.

3. Do your hardest task first

You should start the day with accomplishing your most difficult task first. With that out of the way, it becomes easier to get the others done.

Also, your willpower and drive is high and fresh in the morning and the best way to take advantage of it is to accomplish your most daunting task for the day.

4. Meditate

You need a few minutes to calm your senses, relax your nerves and be guided by inner peace. Forget all the rush, and enjoy your own company and silence for a few minutes. Quiet your mind and fill your body and mind with positive energy.

Focus on your breathing, heartbeat and silence; recite an inspiring and soothing mantra during your meditation time. If you are a religious or spiritual person, saying your morning prayer during this period is a great idea.

Morning meditation and prayer is a great way to begin your day as it fills you with positive energy.