Chasing deadlines, crunching numbers and pushing innovation are components of ‘”just another day at work” for startup owners. They have a lot on their plates, knowing that 80 to 90 percent of startups fail in the growth stage.

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Given all this pressure and constant workload,startup owners are left with no time for themselves. And that’s a shame because little do these entrepreneurs know that following the tried-and-tested habits described below — ones successful owners follow all the time — can boost their productivity like never before.

Here they are:

1. Get moving — any time of day,
Indulging in a fitness activity is the best way to kick-start your mornings, as exemplified by numerous entrepreneurs, leaders and CEOs.

Hit the gym or go for brisk walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, yoga, or simply take your dog out for a walk. Not only does physical activity add to your health and wellbeing, it also sets the tone for the day, leading to better performance at work.

Not all of us are early birds like Richard Branson and Jack Dorsey. However, you can always make time for a quick workout in your schedule even if it’s not at the crack of dawn.

As Russell Pate, a professor of exercise science at the University of South Carolina said in an American Heart Association article:”The best time of the day is when you will do it most consistently, because the benefits of physical activity are tightly linked to the amount you do on a consistent basis.”

2. Network. It’s the key to growth.
Constantly being in touch with people who subscribe to the same school of thought you do is a definite morale-booster. The incessant flow of knowledge, the wide access to multiple opportunities and the sharing of ideas with influencers and peers at various business and social events raises the bar for any business.

Network with them on social media, join organizations, attend local meet-ups and drop in at business seminars or at meetings at co-working spaces. Also, don’t forget to follow up.

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3. Take frequent breaks between work tasks.
Researchers have found that brief diversions from a task have the potential to vastly improve focus on a task for prolonged periods. This also supports the belief that skipping breaks can result in stress. This means that scheduling a 15-minute break before burning out does more good than harm.

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