25/05/2021
Questions for Planning Your Perfect Day
Take out a pen and a piece of paper and answer the following:
In order to have a perfect day. . .
At what time do you wake up?
What’s the first thing you do after waking up?
What morning routine (morning success ritual) do you follow in order to feel more centered, focused, happy and powerful? Do you do some stretching or get some exercise? Do you meditate, journal, or do some yoga? Do you spend some unhurried time with your spouse and/or children?
What do you have for breakfast, and where do you have your breakfast? Do you have breakfast alone or with someone else?
What tasks do you work on during the morning hours? Where do you work on these tasks? (Keep in mind that you probably want to get started with your must-do task for the day in the morning.)
Do you have a mid-morning snack? If so, what is it?
Is there anything else you do before lunch?
What do you have for lunch, and where do you have your lunch? Do you eat alone? Do you eat with friends, colleagues, or potential clients? Do you go home and have lunch with your family?
What do you do immediately after lunch? Do you follow a short after-lunch routine to make sure your day is on track and that you’re making the best use of your time, energy, and other resources?
What tasks do you work on in the afternoon? Where do you work on these tasks?
Do you have an afternoon snack? If so, what is it?
What else do you do in the afternoon?
At what time do you end your workday?
How do you end your workday? Do you organize your desk, tie up loose ends, and disconnect?
How do you spend your evenings?
What do you have for dinner, and where do you have your dinner? Who do you have dinner with?
What do you do after dinner? Who do you spend that time with?
What bedtime routine do you follow to wrap up your day on a positive note, set yourself up for success the next day, and get ready for a restful night’s sleep?
At what time do you go to sleep?
What’s the last thing you think about before you drift off to sleep?
