Having a good morning routine is the key to a successful day, according to Cindra Kamphoff, Ph.D.

That doesn’t just mean eating a healthy breakfast or avoiding screens, says Kamphoff, founder of the Mentally Strong Institute and a mental performance coach who’s worked with Olympians, NFL teams and Fortune 500 CEOs.

Instead, she instructs her clients to practice a four-part mental technique that provides “a way to start your day with positive energy and a positive focus,” Kamphoff tells CNBC Make It.

The routine can be done anywhere, and each step only takes about one minute, she says: “You could do this as you are drying your hair, eating your breakfast, maybe even driving to work.”

Kamphoff says her clients have reported feeling “more confident, more motivated” and more focused after using the technique. Here’s how it works.