- [responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]What industry do you work in and what is your role? [/responsivevoice]
- [responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]What are your responses in your role / position? [/responsivevoice]
- [responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]Can you describe to the function of your workplace / company? [/responsivevoice]
- [responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]How many departments, how many offices. National or International? [/responsivevoice]
- [responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]What are the minimum requirements for employment ie Education or Experience? [/responsivevoice]
- [responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]How many opportunities are there to ‘move up the ladder’? [/responsivevoice]
- [responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]What is the process for changing job roles ie Interview? Test? [/responsivevoice]
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1.[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]Many of us start the day with a ringing alarm clock, a big cup of coffee and a quick check of our email. But if you analyze the morning habits of very successful people, that’s exactly what they don’t do. As Arianna Huffington says, “A big part of my morning ritual is about what I don’t do: when I wake up, I don’t start the day by looking at my smartphone. Instead, once I’m awake, I take a minute to breathe deeply, be grateful, and set my intention for the day.”[/responsivevoice]
2.[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]These five morning habits of highly successful people will help you kick-start your day so you can achieve greater focus, clarity and productivity.[/responsivevoice]
Morning habit #1: Ditch the alarm clock
3.[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos swears by eight hours of sleep each night. He’s also a big proponent of waking up naturally, without an alarm. Oprah also wakes up on her own. In her wellness diary, she explained how she sets her internal clock: “I have never set an alarm, I don’t believe in them. They are…alarming! I put the number in my mind, and I wake up before that, usually between 6:02 and 6:20, because the dogs are trained to go out around that time. My first thought in the morning is, ‘Oh, I’m alive. Thank you!'” “Arianna Huffington follows a similar routine.[/responsivevoice]
4.[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]According to the National Sleep Foundation, Huffington’s early bedtime allows her to get eight hours of sleep—the recommended amount of sleep for most adults. It also ensures that she wakes up naturally without an alarm clock. “Just think about the definition of the word alarm,” explains Huffington, “a sudden fear or distressing suspense caused by an awareness of danger.” Beginning the day in such a startling manner creates a flood of stress hormones and adrenaline as our body prepares for danger. Not the best way to start the day![/responsivevoice]
5.[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]Grabbing a cup of coffee first thing in the morning may seem like the logical choice, but health experts say water is better. After going several hours without H2O, a serving of water first thing can hydrate the body while aiding digestion and metabolism. Water is an essential nutrient, and the organs and tissues in your body depend on it to function. Since your body loses water regularly, you need to compensate for these losses to avoid dehydration.[/responsivevoice]
Morning habit #3: Get your body moving
6.[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]Morning exercise is a daily habit of many successful leaders. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, the owner of lifestyle company Goop, says that she works out every morning after checking emails. Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates likes to multitask during his morning treadmill workouts by watching DVDs while exercising, according to The New York Times. As Niki Leondakis, the CEO of the luxury lifestyle brand Equinox, who regularly does morning yoga, puts it, “I’ve always known that you have to be physically healthy and strong to be mentally healthy and strong. It’s all connected.”[/responsivevoice]
Morning habit #4: Eliminate decision-making tasks
7.[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]Sometimes the best way to have a productive morning is to get a head start the night before. Many successful people spend their evenings getting ready for the following day because it frees up their mornings to get a jump on meaningful work. Former American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault ends his evenings by writing down three things he wants to accomplish the next day. Shark Tank host Barbara Corcoran follows suit, making her to-do list before leaving the office at night.[/responsivevoice]Morning habit #5: Ask yourself this question
8.[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]Self-reflection in the morning can set you up for success the entire day. No one knew this better than the late Steve Jobs. Too often, we go through our lives on autopilot, only to realize later that we’ve lost sight of our values, goals and passions along the way. Steve Jobs avoided this scenario by asking himself one fundamental question in the mirror every morning: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today? If the answer is no for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.” This self-awareness technique is genius. Imagine waking up every morning not wanting to do your job and feel that way for months or years on end.[/responsivevoice]
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