Talk to any executive and they'll tell you the same thing in between sips of their morning Joe: “The morning is the most productive time.” They’re right - countless studies don’t just say the early bird gets the worm, but it’s a prized-time for focusing, having alone time, and breezing through your to-do list in lighting speed.

“Being a morning person means enjoying more time. Regardless of how you may choose to use that extra time, it is an opportunity for enhanced productivity, efficiency and work-life balance." life coach Emeline Roissetter explains. "When snoozers tend to rush out the door increasing their stress level, not giving any thought to their appearance or their personal well-being, early risers tend to look sharper, well put together and more relaxed about the challenges ahead. Waking up early gives you an opportunity to be and feel more prepared for your working day which will decrease your stress level which in turn will help you think more clearly and therefore improve your problem-solving and decision making skills.”

But if you’re the type of person who has never been naturally blessed with the ability to rise sans alarm or not push snooze (hey, we’re all guilty sometimes) - then the thought of working in the early A.M. probably seems daunting. No worries though: these life coaches share their best solutions that help make anyone - and yep, they mean anyone- a morning person.

Science says it takes three weeks to form a new habit - for better or for worse - so when you decide to become a new morning person, make sure you set aside the time to truly give it a chance. That means even if you drink a little too much at a happy hour, you’re still getting up the next day, so remember your choice when you say ‘yes’ to another half-priced marg. This means you will decide on what your trigger is to remind you of your goal and then actually following through, just like you would when anyone gives you a deadline. “A trigger is a sign you send to your brain that creates a behavior. For example when you see a stop sign, your brain understands that the right behavior is to stop…. You don’t need to think about it, your subconscious takes over and it just happens. Triggers are created by developing a new routine and constant repetition,” Roissetter says. “Experts say that it takes a minimum of 21 days for a new habit to be created, so if you wish to truly give it a go, commit to a minimum of 3 weeks. You don’t need to make drastic changes all at once, you can simply ease into it one baby step at a time.”

You know that post (and pre) workout, having a hearty amount of protein will keep you feel full and satisfied, but as life coach John Moore says, this part of our diet is a must-have for morning performance. The catch though? Don’t just gobble up a hard boiled egg when you rub your eyes to a new day, but do it at night, too. “Eat a small amount of protein right before bedtime. This will keep cortisol levels in check and help with a good night's sleep,” he explains. “Then, the recipe for a good morning is to have protein first thing (30 grams within 30 minutes of waking up) This revs up the metabolism and gets you moving.”

It could be an 8 a.m. meeting with your investors or a 7:30 a.m. Pilates class that’ll charge you if you’re a no-show. Whatever will motivate you to be on time and make a commitment to early rise, life and success coach, Valerie Langley says to book it now. “I go to a 5:30 a.m. exercise class that I sign up for in advance which helps me to get up. I have the accountability of the trainer I work with is expecting me, so it motivates me to get out of bed and show up. You can also have an accountability partner someone at work or just a friend who also wants to be an early riser,” she explains. “Every day you can check on each others progress and encourage and celebrate each of your successes. Also having someone to lift you up and help you to get back on the wagon if you fall off will help.”

You know how to make business goals, respond to employees of all different management styles and still remember to reply to your best friend’s text message, so why wouldn’t you be able to get up a bit earlier? The reason you’re able to commit to these other parts of your life is because they hold meaning to you. That’s why making your morning significant and person is key. “Focus on the reason you wanted to get up early in the first place. Was it to work out or get in an hour of work uninterrupted, or just to have some quiet alone time to refuel and recharge to be able to give your absolute best to your family and work?,” Langley says. “Whatever the reason let that be your morning focus not how early you are actually getting up. Knowing you will be more productive at work and throughout the day is also a great thing to focus on.”

Most folks who follow the sun on it’s way up usually have the motivation of exercise to get them going. Your blood pumping, the sweat dripping and your heart racing is a sure-fire way to wake you up - and quickly. But if a workout class or logging an hour at the gym just isn’t your cup of energizing green tea, you can always do something at home that’s easier. Even if it’s just one movement! “Jumping jacks as the first exercise in the morning is like coffee to me (because I don't drink coffee). I'm super alert after 50 fast paced jumping jacks,” life coach, Arianan Curry says.

Another trick that Curry uses? Placing his alarm clock far, far away from him so that he can’t simply roll over and give in to his desire to sleep just five minutes more. “I have my alarm set up in the alcove of my bedroom, in front of a big window, with a yoga mat and weights already set up. I have 3 versions of a 15 minute intense workout taped near the big window. This means that I have to get up and walk about 12 feet to turn off the alarm but the ingenious part for me is that once I walk 20 paces or so and turn off the alarm and see the exercise mat and my exercise equipment waiting for me I'm not going back to bed and I’m up and eager, while being fully awakened by the sunshine coming through the window. Beats getting dressed and heading to the gym.”

While it’s true that not being interrupted by meetings, your children, phone calls or obsessively scrolling through reports (or ahem, Facebook) means you’ll get so much work completed, there’s another bonus of waking up early to keep in mind. Not only is it positive for your business, but for your sense of self, too. Roissetter says to make sure you pick something to do in the morning that brings you personal happiness. “You may want to use that time to paint your nails, have a bubble bath, express yourself through art, spend more time with your kids or share quality time with your partner,” she suggests. “Whatever it is, do something that truly makes you happy. It will help you set the tone for a good day and make your new early morning habit much more enjoyable. This is your time to focus on yourself.”