Don't slug through a morning routine that barely gets you out of the door. Maximize your routine for improved work-life productivity. The payoff will be happier you. More excitement about goals, a better mood, improved health, and finding more meaning in your job can all flow from an optimized morning routine. Experiment with few tweaks, and keep notes about any positive impacts on yourself. Everyone is different, so don't simply copy an online "do this" formula. Whether it is drinking a glass of water first thing after awakening, avoiding the snooze button, doing 20 pushups, making your bed without fail, or meditation - hundreds of ideas exist. Some will be perfect for you.