Sometimes getting out of bed and starting your morning can be a struggle. Once you’ve pulled yourself out of bed, it’s still not always that easy to begin your day. The sooner you establish a morning routine, the quicker you will begin looking forward to your morning time instead of dreading it. Beginning your morning ensures you kick off the day on the right note and is one of the most productive habits to live by. Because of this, we’re sharing 15 morning hacks so you can focus on the positive day ahead of you.
- Lay out your outfit the night before
- Pack everything you need for the day ahead: whether it’s a workout, work, or meeting with a friend
- Leave anything you’re worried you’ll forget by the door so you don’t lose sleep stressing about remembering those items
- Get your work-from-home area prepared with a fully-charged laptop and whatever else you may require
- Set your alarm earlier than you need to wake up to give yourself time to meditate or just enjoy gathering yourself
- Don’t check your phone for at least 30 minutes
- Make your bed
- Buy a timed coffee maker that will make your coffee ready by the time you wake up
- Before you go to bed, make a checklist of things you want to accomplish the next day
- Start the day with gratitude by writing in a gratitude journal
- Make a morning playlist
- If you have long hair, sleep in braids so you can just take them out and go in the morning
- Don’t hit snooze
- Get some sunlight first thing in the morning
- Move your body, whether it’s taking a walk, a silly little dance, yoga, or if you’re up for it, an actual workout
