To combat busyness, ask yourself every morning, 'What is the most important thing I have to do today?' and then ensure you do it.

Take 10-15 minutes each day to step outside of your life and reflect, just as you would on a vacation, to gain perspective.

Reduce the number of options in your life, such as for workouts or podcasts, because too much choice leads to procrastination and inaction.

A locked-in morning routine can be structured around the three M's: Mindfulness (meditation), Movement (a short workout), and Mindset (journaling or reading).

Excessive busyness can be a form of laziness because it means you haven't prioritized what is truly important in your life.

A successful life is a broad one, so regularly assess how full your five life 'buckets' are: work, family, friendships, health, and passions.

Scientific research shows the number one factor for a happy and long life is the quality of your relationships, even more so than diet, exercise, or sleep.

To improve connection with a partner, commit to a five-minute 'tea ritual' each day where you sit together without distractions and talk.