The Power of Daily Rituals in Getting The Most Important Things Done

Trying to manage schedules, workflow, goals, and all the things that “need” to get done can be challenging. Even more challenging can be trying to get the most important things done amid a sea of things that can distract and derail. Executing on the most important things is something I have been focusing on as we’ve begun the year — it’s one of my goals to try and perfect this process. What’s the most important tool I’ve discovered for getting the most important things done? Daily rituals. Here’s what they look like for me and how I’m training myself to implement them to stay on track…

I have two sets of rituals that I am implementing — the morning rituals I use to start my day and the end-of-day patterns I use to complete one day and prepare for the next. Both are equally important and they work in tandem with one another.

I’ve discovered that how I start my day is an accurate indicator of the kind of day I’m going to experience. That’s not to say my days go as planned. I rarely make it from beginning to end without one or two unexpected events. My morning rituals are vital to preparing for what I know is coming and staying agile for those surprises.

Before I launch into my day, start taking calls or working on projects, here are the rituals I complete to prepare for success: