Starting your day with a solid routine often sets the tone for good time management. While morning routines demand discipline, I've found that having a task you're genuinely eager to tackle makes all the difference.

For me, that task is badminton. It's my daily motivation to wake up, compete, and win. This adrenaline rush not only gets me ready for the court but has also instilled a fighting spirit that carries over into my daily work.

I play early mornings to avoid schedule conflicts. To prevent injuries, I've incorporated yoga stretches before playing and static stretches and meditation afterward. This routine physically and mentally prepares me for the day's challenges.

While I don't follow it every day, I aim for consistency, especially with 6-7 hours of sleep. Initially, late nights affected my sleep and game, so I adjusted my evening routine: dinner before 7 PM and reduced screen time by 10 or 10:30 PM.

I even started watching badminton trick videos to improve my skills, which naturally reduced wasted time on other short videos. My goal isn't professional play, just to burn calories, get that winning rush, and improve my fighting spirit against skilled opponents.

Essentially, badminton has become the anchor for all my good habits. It's made me procrastination-free and helped me maintain a healthy diet and sleep schedule. I guard this routine fiercely, even planning my work precisely to ensure it doesn't disrupt my evenings.

When I log in, I dedicate the first 30 minutes to checking messages, reviewing tasks, and prioritizing my day. This gives me clarity and helps me tackle each task with the same winning spirit as a badminton match. I apply this approach to personal tasks on weekends too. It's a continuous learning process, always evolving as I find better ways to manage my time and life.

This whole transformation started with badminton. I play doubles, which requires a team of four. Finding players with similar skills and dedication, especially for early mornings, is tough. I'm incredibly grateful to my team; without them, none of these positive changes would have been possible.