How often are we sitting in front of the computer staring at the screen or half asleep in a business meeting in the morning? Having a productive day at work starts with a balanced life and a positive routine every day. For example, if you look at any athlete, you will see a common theme with them. Everyone lives a disciplined life with a daily routine that they follow. For your body to perform at its best, you need to train physically and mentally, eat a balanced diet, and rest physically and mentally. There is no reason why you can’t do the same in your everyday life. Obviously, you don’t need to physically train that hard or eat ridiculously complex things that you can’t pronounce like they do. But you can live a little disciplined and keep your days efficient to accomplish many things. Whether you think about it or not, we all have a routine. And yes, you can find time to fit into things IF YOU WANT TO. Read below and implement some of these ideas into your daily routine and watch your productivity soar and change your attitude towards a more positive person.

Getting up early and going to bed early are known to help people with energy levels for long periods. Many people who drink coffee regularly need that pick-me-up in the morning because their sleep habits are unregulated. Try waking up to work at the same time every day and going to bed at a decent hour at night and watch your energy levels productivity soar.

A morning routine of a healthy breakfast goes very well. By kick-starting your metabolism, you activate your energy and desire to get moving in the morning and stay moving for the rest of the day. Many people just aren’t hungry in the morning. If this is the case, try some orange juice and some vitamins. By doing this, you are still giving your body the necessary nutrients to start off on the right foot. This is how I eat breakfast most mornings. I make some fruit juice in my fancy juicer and take my vitamins as I drink the juice. I take vitamin D, C and a really good multivitamin made by a company in Canada, Foster Health Inc.

You may not have time in the morning for a 30-minute workout or at the end of the day the last thing you could think of doing is walking the dog. But what about trying to exercise in the middle of your day at work? Exercising is simple and one of the best ways to get more energy and add structure to your daily routine. It is a known fact that people who exercise regularly can concentrate longer and are happier in daily life when they exercise regularly. Try a 15-minute walk or 5-minute stretching/yoga positions at lunch.

One of the worst things you can do at the end of the day is turn on the TV for 3 hours and watch your favorite shows. Your brain barely works when you watch TV. While it’s nice to sit and snuggle with the remote, try snuggling up with a book. 15 minutes of mental stimulation in reading is very beneficial for the human body. This helps you replenish your physical energy from work while working your mental capacity on a great novel.

Try to implement a couple of these ideas into your daily schedule and routine before, during or after work. You will notice that the routine in your life brightens your days and helps you achieve more. All of these ideas are known to help people not only lead a healthy life, but also be more productive in everyday life. Have fun with these ideas as they will help you at work and at home to do productive work.