In the Morning

• Don’t hit snooze: Giving yourself a series of mini naps before getting out of bed makes it more difficult to fully wake up. As tempting as it is, get on your feet with the first alarm, which will give you more time to have an intentional, less harried morning.
• Find your focus: Figure out what works for you to get focused for the day. For just 10 minutes, exercise, meditate, read, journal, listen to music or sip your favorite drink while practicing gratitude for the coming day.
• Eat a healthy breakfast: Have a good meal of protein, legumes, fruits and veggies to get a good start. Avoid sugars and simple carbs that will drain your energy as you’re tapping into it to start your day.
• Review intentions: While having breakfast, write down your intentions for the day. This is of a higher order than your nuts-and-bolts to-do list. Reflect on how you’ll continue to up your game as a salesperson.

At the Office

• Review your to-dos: Before checking email, look at the to-do list you wrote out the day before. Get a feel for what your day will look like and then check emails to see how things may shift. Once you know where to start, get cracking.
• Recognize your natural energy levels: If you perform best in the morning, tackle your most challenging activities first thing.
• Work in chunks: Address one task at a time and give yourself time parameters. Once you’re finished, take a mini break, have a small healthy snack, then shift to the next item. Always have water next to you to stay hydrated.
• Think about lunch: Pack a lunch with minimal sugars and carbs. And when co-workers want to get pizza at noon, stick with your original plan and enjoy your healthy meal.
• Check yourself: Occasionally, review your posture, breathing and thoughts, and name the emotions you’re feeling. Be flexible as unforeseen situations come up and client demands come rolling in. Choose to be more patient and compassionate with others.
• Close it down: End active tasks a few minutes early to give yourself time to straighten up your desk, reflect on the day and write your next day’s to-do list.

On Your Commute

• Feed your brain: Listen to your favorite music or even a motivational podcast. It’ll put you in the right frame of mind to tackle your day with energy and positivity.
• Transform your emotions: Rush hour can try even the calmest person’s patience. Open your heart and be more understanding toward the drivers around you, knowing that many of them are also under the gun. You’ll arrive at the office less agitated.

In the Evening

• Stick to a healthy dinner: Avoid oversized meals, caffeine and alcohol, which can disrupt sleep. Over the weekend, create a meal plan for each night of the week and buy ingredients so you’re less tempted to stop for fast food or graze in the kitchen.
• Commit to no-screen time: Set aside at least a couple hours, if possible, to being screen-free. Only check your phone if it’s necessary and avoid your laptop. Once you’ve taken a break, check emails for a few minutes to see if anything has come up, but always set a time limit.
• Prepare for the next day: Set yourself up for more intentional mornings by putting out your clothes and packing your lunch the night before. In the morning, you’ll spend less time fumbling for shoes and plastic lids in the dark, and more time exercising or meditating.
• Unwind: Prepare for sleep by reading or listening to music. Cut yourself off from screens after a certain hour, since the blue light they emit can make it more difficult to fall asleep.