Extra time in the morning is useful to plan the day and avoid the frantic rush that can ruin many a plan.
Take out that 5-10 minutes to map out your day. You need not always create a to-do list, though that's a great idea, but at least mentally set your goal for the day.
Breakfast is called brain food for a reason. A hearty, wholesome breakfast prepares you for the day. It's the fuel that sharpens your cognitive abilities too.
Instead of procrastinating and delaying it, get done with one major task of the day as soon as you can. This will calm you; also mornings are when you have maximum energy.
If this means reading motivational books or quotes, do it. If it means repeating a motivational mantra to yourself, so be it. Find your sweet spot and stick to it.
While you have planned your day and you have your goals set, remember adaptability is key. Not always do things work according to plans, so be flexible and adapt to situations.
An organised space helps in keeping your mind calm and clutter-free. For instance, organizing consultant Marie Kondo opens the windows in the morning, then uses incense to purify the space before tidying up.
Take some time out in the morning to track your expenses and see if you can cut down on some unnecessary expenses.
From releasing feel-good endorphins to boosting your health, exercise can do wonders. Even if you do exercises late in the evening, take some time out in the morning for a brisk walk, jog, or yoga. Even 10-15 minutes will do.
You might think it's just five minutes of extra sleep but it can end up throwing your whole routine out of gear. The more time you have in the morning, the better the day will be for you.