How I get into “The Zone”

For those who don’t know, "the zone" refers to a mental state where one’s focus is solely on their craft and they can produce some of their best work.

The way I get into the zone is pretty simple, so I thought I’d share.

The right setting ⏰

After I’ve arrived at work and had my daily standup meeting with the team, I usually don’t have any meetings scheduled for a couple hours. Perfect time to get in the zone!

Caffeine ☕️ (usually but optional)

I get a cup of coffee and start sipping as I go through my email, after about 15 minutes I'm finally awake for the first time.

Meditation 🧘🏾‍♂️ (critical!)

This is necessary for me because at the start of the day, I'm a little stressed about what needs to be done and in general have too much going on in my head.

It helps me to write one or two tasks I intend to accomplish that morning and then meditate to clear my mind of everything.

I put on headphones and listen to a guided meditation on headspace. I need a minimum of 10-15 minutes before my body is relaxed, and my mind has calmed down.

Once all that's done, I'm instantly in the zone. My to-do list is in front of me and I burst into action!

What's your morning routine like? How do you get in the zone?