7 Steps for Successfully Running Your Day as an BIZ Experiences There's always something else to be done and more you'd like to achieve, so how do you keep your day running efficiently without being overrun by the demands on your time?

By Adam Toren

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BIZ Experiencess usually keep a densely packed schedule to try to fit as much work as possible into their waking hours. There's always something else to be done and more you'd like to achieve, so how do you keep your day running efficiently without being overrun by the demands on your time?

There are some tricks I've learned over my BIZ Experiencesial journey that have served me well in running my day successfully. If you commit to practicing these steps daily, you'll get better at keeping them over time.

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Here are seven steps I've learned for effectively running your day as an BIZ Experiences.

1. Start your day the night before.

The night before is really when your new day begins. I've found over the years that by approaching bedtime with a routine I can effectively start the next morning with all systems go.

Begin by ensuring you know what's on the calendar for the following day. Go over appointments, calls and any other important deadlines in the day so you have an awareness of what's on the agenda. Next, get anything you need in the morning set aside and ready at night. For example, if you bring lunch, have it made and ready to grab, set your gym bag, etc.

Finally, set yourself up for good sleep. Turn off all electronics that could beep, buzz or light up during the night and disrupt your sleep.

2. Move first thing.

Getting out of bed and making your body move is a great way to get the blood flowing and the brain synapses connecting again. If you aren't in the habit of moving first thing when you get up, this may feel a little strange at first, but trust me, it works.

Even if you aren't a morning person, grab your gym bag and hit the gym or put on your shoes and walk your dog for 30 minutes. Fresh air and movement start your body and your brain off right for the day and you'll have more energy and a clearer head when you're done.

3. Tame your brain.

Meditation or a mindfulness practice is an essential workout for your head. It only takes 10 to 20 minutes in the morning to practice and can really help you manage your day, and your life, effectively.

Meditation has been proven in study after study to help you deal better with stress and improve the adaptability of your mind. Work your head out every morning with some kind of mind-strengthening exercise. Try the Headspace app for a free introduction to what mindfulness and meditation can do for you.

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4. Get help with staying organized.

If you aren't an organized or punctual person, then get the help you need to become one. This can be with an organization app such as Trello, WorkFlowy or Evernote, or by hiring someone part time to assist you with task, time and calendar management. If you want to have efficient days then you need to be organized.

5. Remember to eat.

Your body and brain need fuel. Don't forget that food is an important part of the day's routine. This sounds simple but so many times BIZ Experiencess run themselves into the ground, skipping meals and forgetting to eat, only to grab the quickest (and often unhealthiest) thing they can. Don't fall victim to this trap.

Snack frequently and remember to eat the right kind of healthy, fuel-providing food you need to stay energized all day. If you struggle, there are snack-delivery options such as Nature Box or home-delivery healthy-meal-prep options such as Blue Apron where literally everything you need for dinner is delivered to your door.

6. Batch your time.

Time batching is an efficient way to get the critical uninterrupted productivity time you need. Ensure that there's at least one hour, preferably two, of batched time for you to problem-solve, think, brainstorm and otherwise handle the work you need to do without being disturbed. It's a highly efficient way to get a lot done in small bursts.

7. Disconnect from work.

Last, but not least, when you leave work in the evening, disconnect from work. This may not be as crucial if you're still young and single, but it becomes a crucial practice when you have a partner or a family. Your time outside of work greatly contributes to your time at work, so give your significant other and family the focus and attention they need and leave the work at the office.

Related: This Productivity Hack Completely Changed My Life, and It Can Improve Yours

Adam Toren

Serial BIZ Experiences, mentor, advisor and co-founder of YoungEntrepreneur.com

Adam Toren is a serial BIZ Experiences, mentor, investor and co-founder of YoungEntrepreneur.com. He is co-author, with his brother Matthew, of Kidpreneurs and Small Business, BIG Vision: Lessons on How to Dominate Your Market from Self-Made BIZ Experiencess Who Did it Right (Wiley). He's based in Phoenix, Ariz.

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