Mornings are tough. As hard as it can be to leave the warmth and comfort of your bed, mastering your morning routine is crucial to boosting your mood, energy levels, and productivity. As someone who likes to stay up late at night, I used to regret rolling out of bed each morning. I’d hit the snooze button multiple times and was constantly feeling tired throughout my day. I realized that in order to take control of my life, I needed first to take control of my sleeping habits.

With these six steps, I transformed my morning mindset and found the focus and energy I needed to tackle each day to the fullest.