Morning routines are a vital part of living a successful life. There’s something effective about repeating the same positive habits every single day. Whereas most people wake up in “reaction mode” by checking their email or logging into Facebook, you can complete a series of actions that will have a positive impact on the rest of the day. Unfortunately, one of the biggest challenges to building a morning routine is knowing what habits to pick. There are hundreds of options. So, use these habits that are done by most successful people. They do them when they first get up in the morning. In this article, I will review habits that will improve your day. WEAR A STEP- TRACKING DEVICE Wearing a step-tracking device can have an amazing impact on your physical fitness. If you’re not familiar with them, step trackers are small devices or watches that track your total steps and floors climbed every day. At first glance, “putting on a step-tracking device” might seem like an inconsequential habit. But there are a surprising number of people who buy these devices and never wear them. If you start each day by clipping on this device, you’ll take that crucial first step to build the exercise habit. And when you constantly wear this device, you’ll find reasons to get more movement throughout the day. This is another super simple habit. When you wake up in the morning, put on your step-tracking device. This should be the first action you complete to start the day. If you don’t have a step tracker, they come in many types and most are not costly. FILL A 32-OUNCE WATER BOTTLE Mild dehydration can cause headaches and fatigue, affect your concentration, impair short-term memory, and impede mental function. If you want to be at your most productive, it’s important for your brain to be firing on all cylinders. Therefore, you should make sure you are sufficiently hydrated before starting work. Fill a thirty-two-ounce bottle and drink it over the next few hours. Either warm or cold water is fine—there are health benefits to both, so pick whichever you prefer. If you find plain water unpalatable, try adding ice and a squeeze of lemon. The right amount of water intake is eight eight-ounce glasses per day, a total of sixty-four ounces. This number will vary according to your weight and level of physical activity. Temperature and environmental conditions affect this also. Keep it simple by filling up your bottle twice a day and committing to drinking the entire thing. That should be enough to give you a basic level of hydration. COMPLETE A 7-15 MINUTE WORKOUT Okay, let me get one point out of the way before we talk about the benefits of this small action. If you live a completely sedentary lifestyle, then completing a seven-minute daily workout is a good step in the right direction. All that said, a great way to start or end your day is to use an app like 7 Minute Workout, which acts like a personal trainer that guides you through a 12-exercise total-body workout. Obviously, it only takes you seven minutes to complete. As you master that raise it to 15 minutes if so inclined. This is another simple habit. Just start up the app and complete the recommended exercises. If not an app use any program you like. Just do one. You should get a decent amount of exercise that’s better than what most people do during their day. PREPARE A SMOOTHIE DRINK Need a quick pick-me-up? Try making an antioxidant smoothie. These delicious drinks contain essential vitamins and minerals, so drinking one in the morning can give you energy that will last for many hours. There are a lot of smoothie recipes on the Internet, Keywebco has some too. I recommend mixing up different recipes that include proteins, fruits, vegetables, potassium, and antioxidants. MEDITATE Meditation helps you maintain focus on one thing (such as your breathing or the sounds of the ocean) and block out any other distractions.