20 Things Successful Women Do Every Single Day

Posted by Doug Murray on March 5, 2015, Updated on March 8, 2018

March 8th is International Women’s Day, which celebrates women’s achievements and creates awareness of the challenges women still face in the quest for gender equality. This year’s theme is #PressforProgress, a call for what the organizers describe as a ‘call-to-action to press forward and progress gender parity’. One way to improve and evolve in your own life is to adopt these daily habits of successful women.

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    1. Get up earlier

    According to Forbes Magazine, people who get up early tend to be more conscientious and optimistic. They’re also better at anticipating and addressing problems.
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    2. Add a morning workout

    Exercising is a way to clear your head and get you ready for the day’s challenges. Besides, it’s easier to exercise when you’re still fresh after a good night’s sleep than after a hard day at work.

    For more helpful tips, see what highly successful people do on weekends.
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    3. Eat breakfast

    A healthy, hearty breakfast with a good dose of protein will give you enough energy for the day. It will also prevent you from dipping into your snack drawer too often, so it has the added bonus of helping you keep your weight in check.

    Don't miss these great Canadian restaurants run by women for ideas.
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    4. Make a to-do list

    Designer and TV personality Lauren Conrad swears by the to-do list to stay organized and to ensure that she follows through on her tasks for the day. You’ll also feel a sense of achievement as you check off each item on your list.
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    5. Get that big task done first

    Put that big, scary task at the top of your list and tackle it while you’re still fresh. Once it’s done and dusted, it will feel like the world has rolled off your shoulders and you can concentrate on other things without the stress.

    Here are 10 more productivity hacks from startup founders.
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    6. Find a mantra to motivate you

    Sometimes you need a little encouragement, so create a mantra that motivates you. Repeat it every morning and whenever you need a mental boost.

    With a little motivation, you may just end up like one of the world's richest women.
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    7. Be organized

    A great way to waste time is to search through hundreds of files on your computer to find the one you need. Keep things organized by creating folders not only for your files but also for your pictures and emails and file every item right away.
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    8. Be punctual

    Being punctual shows respect towards and consideration for others. It also shows that you are organized and can manage your time efficiently.

    See more success tips with these 20 daily habits that could make you a millionaire.
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    9. Snack smart

    It’s completely natural to feel peckish mid-morning and a snack will boost your energy levels and brain power. However, it’s all about quality, so ditch the chocolates and opt for a healthy, protein-based snack like yogurt or cottage cheese instead.
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    10. Be kind

    Lauren Conrad says that the most successful women she knows are ones who got to the top by being kind and supportive. Treating others with empathy and respect will motivate them to treat you the same way and will do wonders for morale at work.
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    11. Be sociable

    All work and no play make Jill a dull girl. Socialize with your co-workers, whether it’s joining them for lunch or an after-work drink or whether you just share a quick chat around the water cooler. You’ll make connections and find inspiration and some light-hearted fun will also relieve stress.

    If you're super outgoing, you may be interested in these job ideas for extroverts in Canada.
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    12. Tidy up

    Whether it’s at home or the office, a cluttered mess will just distract you. Tidy up and get rid of anything you don’t need so that you can focus on the important stuff. As Forbes says, it can also make you feel lighter when you physically toss something.
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    13. Listen

    Everyone knows that communication is key, but many people forget that communication is not just about talking. You need to really listen to what the other person is saying. This will minimize misunderstandings and you’ll show that you appreciate the other person’s input.
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    14. Set goals

    Instead of having one big, vague goal, break it down into a series of smaller, measurable goals that you can check off as you achieve them. This will make the task seem less daunting.

    See more tricks to copy for success with these 11 habits of highly successful people.
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    15. Learn and evolve

    The world changes very fast and to stay on top of things, you need to evolve with it. Lauren Conrad points out that successful women consciously try to learn something new every day.

    After listening to these new ideas, you have to be daring and have the courage to invest in big ideas and talent. In fact, it is just one way the rich have grown their wealth, as we learned in these money secrets from 10 super successful people.
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    16. Focus on solutions

    Instead of simply saying, ‘Houston, we’ve got a problem,' point out the problem and suggest a possible solution at the same time. This shows that you are proactive and up for a challenge.
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    17. Don’t dwell on mistakes

    Everybody makes mistakes; that’s how we learn. The key is to heed the lessons and to move on rather than constantly thinking about what went wrong.
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    18. Accept that you can’t control everything

    Some things are beyond your control, no matter what you do. Instead of trying to change things you cannot change, focus your energy and time on those things that you can control.
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    19. Think before you act

    When a challenge presents itself, whether it’s a client being unreasonable or a project that goes off the rails, take a moment to breathe, to calm down and to think before you act. Acting in haste will only create additional problems.
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    20. Be good to yourself

    No task is more important than your well-being, so take the time and effort to be good to yourself. Eat right, get enough sleep and take some time off every once in a while.

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