Start with the foundation.

Take out your calendar, and fill in the  fixed elements that you must attend and  

cannot change - think classes, small group  sessions, club meetings, and the like.

Next, determine your sleep and wake times,  

making sure to put aside enough time  to get seven to nine hours of sleep.

All your effort to build a daily  routine to be more productive will  

be for nothing if you sacrifice your sleep.

Next, plan out your exercise regimen.

Not only is it beneficial to your  long-term health, but you also get the  

sweet sweet cognitive benefits of BDNF,  aka brain derived neurotrophic factor.

Lastly, fill in your meal times. What  is optimal will vary from person to  

person so do what feels right. Just make  sure not to eat too close to bedtime.

After setting the foundation,  

fill in your non-fixed elements and move  them around to dial in your perfect routine.

Remember, this daily schedule needs  to be sustainable in the long term.  

Don’t push yourself too hard  or you’ll quickly burn out.

Schedule breaks as needed and make sure you  also set aside time for things you enjoy.

Once you have your perfect plan, all  that’s left is to put it into action.