The definition of “morning” is different for everyone, but I can promise that waking up in the morning will make you more productive, help you get the most out of your day, and make you feel more accomplished overall. Here are some of my recommendations!
1. Make a To-Do List
The night before, make a To-Do List of all the things you need to accomplish. By setting goals, you give yourself a reason to get up and start your day.
2. Pick out your clothes
Check the weather and pick out your outfit the night before! You don’t realize how much time you waste trying on different outfits in the morning, until it’s too late.
3. Leave your blinds open
Yes, I know this one may be strange and not an option for everyone. However, if you leave your blinds open, as the sun rises, it’ll make your room bright, which is much better than trying to wake up in the dark!
4. GET SOME SLEEP
I know this one may be straightforward, but if you want to get up early, you MUST go to bed early. Living the uni-lifestyle, I try and get to bed before midnight if I’m waking up at 7-ish.
5. Use a coffee scrub
If you’re one to shower in the morning, try a coffee scrub! The caffeine will wake you and your body up and won’t make you feel as groggy. Click here to check out my recipes to DIY body scrubs!
6. Drink lemon water
A cold glass of lemon or fruit infused water will plump your skin and keep it elastic, making you look less tired. Take a look at my infused water recipes here!
7. Coffee!
Coffee in the morning won’t just give you a boost of energy, but it has also been linked to preventing diabetes and lowering the risk of liver disease.
8. Make your bed
This one may seem silly, but if you wake up and make your bed right away, you won’t be (as) tempted to get back in it!
9. Breakfast
Eat breakfast! I know a lot of people tend to skip this when waking up early trying to get every second of sleep that they can. Eating a nutritious breakfast will wake up your entire body, powering you up for the day. Avocado toast is definitely a step in the right direction. Check out my article on avocado toast recipes here!
10. Exercise
Working out in the morning makes you more alert and increase your ability to focus. This will help you achieve your best performance, and make your day as productive as possible.
There you have it, my tips and tricks to be a morning person! Keep in mind that being a morning person will definitely take practice, and creating a routine is key. Good luck!