morming. When you get out of bed as soon as the alarm goes off, exercise, and eat something healthy for breakfast, you will feel so energetic and positive that you will want to keep making healthy decisions throughout the day. You don’t need to have an elaborate morning routine, but there are some main habits that all successful people incorporate into their lives before their workday begins, for example: e Barack Obama starts his day at 7 a.m. He spends 45 minutes exercising, has breakfast, and then makes his way to work. e Bill Gates is up at 4 a.m. He watches an educational DVD while he’s working out on the treadmill, he has breakfast, and then starts working. e Oprah Winfrey is up at 6:00 a.m. She takes her dogs for a walk, reads positive affirmations, and then meditates before starting her day. There is a clear pattern here—successful people have a fixed morning routine that enhances their life. THE FINAL HOUR OF THE DAY You have just read that what you do first thing in the morning sets the tone for your day. Your evening routine before going to bed at night is just as important as your morning routine. Sleep is essential for renewing the body, resting the mind, and recharging our batteries so we can be productive the next day. A bedtime routine that allows you to unwind and prepare for the day to come is crucial. Simple things such as turning off all digital equipment and/or reading is a powerful way to decompress, relax, and prepare you for a good night’s rest. It is also important to get a minimum of seven hours of sleep each night. Not only does a lack of sleep hinder your productivity, in the long run, it will damage your health. The following are several other habits that successful people incorporate into their lives each day. PRACTICE GRATITUDE In 2016, DeSteno and Dickens conducted a study and found that the more selfcontrol a person had, the more grateful they were. The study involved