5 Things Successful People Do Before Breakfast That’s Proven to Be Effective

Let’s face it – mornings are hard for lots of people. For those who do it every day of the week and completely despise it, I will speak quietly.

But please, hear me out.

A growing topic in Business Insider involves a scientific philosophy that has entrepreneurs and business people following this ritual. It is those whom have found their successful peak that embrace this philosophy: Devoting their first hours of the day in top-priority projects – these not necessarily meaning business-related activities

In all essence, our motivational drive dampers just as poor as self-control becomes later in the evening. However, early mornings offer a higher vision and a tougher threshold to ‘do’, which enables your mind to take on any challenging task.

Laura Vanderkam, a time management expert and author of “What the Most Succesful People Do Before Breakfast”, wrote:

“If it has to happen, then it has to happen first”

From research conducted, I’ve sorted out some things successful people do in the early rise. Though they may not do all of these things every morning, each has been proven to be an effective way to start the day.

They Rise Early

Those who are successful know how precious time is. As a business man or woman, a lot of their time is taken up with meetings, phone calls and/or events, thus the early wake up call is a top priority to squeeze out as much time as they can to do with as they please.

According to Business Insider, Apple CEO Tim Cook wakes up at 3:45 a.m. and gets a head start on email. Michelle Obama is working out by 4:30 a.m. and Xerox CEO Ursula Burns rises at 5:15 a.m. to email and work out.

They Enjoy Breakfast

Successful people do not forget about their breakfast as it’s found to be the most important meal of the day. It’s super important you find the time to spend a few minutes enjoying that first meal.

Every morning, Branson eats a fruit salad and muesli, a granola-like dish most popular in Germany and Switzerland. Al Roker makes a protein smoothie that consists of protein powder, fibre powder, eight ounces of almond milk, frozen berries, ginger, and a little agave nectar!

They Spend Quality Time with Family

As mentioned previously, time is precious to those who are successful and sometimes they don’t have all the time in the world to spend with their loved ones. Many successful people use the mornings to invest in family time or connect with their spouse.

In the morning, I help my daughter and son get dressed, make the bed, and occasionally work on arts and crafts projects together. I call this time “the most precious time I have in a day.”

They Plan & Strategize

One dominant skill that differentiates highly successful people between average performers is strategic planning. Successful people spend more time thinking about their goals and ideas from a 100,000-foot view to get that ‘Big Picture’.

According to Business Insider, Steve Jobs started each day by looking in the mirror and asking, ”If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do with my day?” If he answered “no” too often, that was a sign that something needed to change. His morning ritual speaks to the importance of having a strategy and making each day matter.

They Practice Gratitude

Gratitude is simplified as the “quality of being thankful”. It is sworn by many successful people that expressing gratitude has changed their life and ultimately made them more successful. Expressing gratitude is a wonderful way to gain a higher perspective before heading to the office. Each morning, take a moment to write a list of people, places, and opportunities that you’re thankful for. Trust me, it will change your outlook.

There are successful people like Oprah Winfrey who takes the time to appreciate the birds chirping and the sun rising.

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All of these things that successful people do can be done when you want them to be. And what better time to start than this week?