How to Have a Great Morning Routine Before High School

Last Updated: November 19, 2022 References

Always late to school? Not feeling fresh at school? In a rush for school? You've come to the right place! Read this set of instructions, to help you form a great morning routine to get you ready for high school.

Steps

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Be prepared to bring your homework the next day, and finish any that you haven't done. You are most likely to get into trouble if you come to school without your homework. Don't put anything off until the last minute, that will cause unneeded stress.^{[1]
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Set an alarm for at least one hour before you leave for school. If you live far from school, you should wake up at least an hour and a half before you set off. For example, if you need to be in school by 8:35, wake up at 7 AM.
- Make sure you go to bed a little early, but not too early so that you don't oversleep the next day. Ten or eleven PM is a good time for a night owl. It's okay to go to bed a little later than you need to. This may help you relax. During this time, you can read a book, write in a journal, meditate, or do whatever you want that makes you relax but, make sure to keep track of time so, you don't go to bed too late.
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When you wake up, give yourself about five minutes to actually get out of bed. When you finally do, go to the bathroom and wash your face,^{[2]
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Make sure to get changed into your school uniform. And don't forget to spray some deodorant! If you don't have a school uniform, set out your outfit the night before. If you don't have a school uniform, get dressed in your own style if it is in your school dress code. You don't have to fit in or prove to anyone. Just be unique and be yourself!
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Sort your hair out a bit. Spend some time fixing it up! If you're a girl, curl it, put it in a high pony, or do overnight beach waves. Boys are usually good with simply combing it out.
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Don't forget your writing equipment for school. Bring pens, pencils, and rulers, for example.^{[4]
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Have breakfast. This boosts your metabolism and performance throughout the day. Have a good cereal, or make yourself some eggs. You could even have a smoothie if you have time. A great fast-filling smoothie recipe is one banana, a handful of cut-up strawberries, and a splash of milk.^{[5]
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Bring a bag to school with you! It is always useful to have a bag hanging around for any loose papers and homework. Bring your homework, your pencil case with pens, a couple of mechanical pencils, an eraser, your lunch or your lunch money, your makeup bag filled with touchups, and your emergency kit.^{[6]
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Leave for school five minutes earlier, just in case you come late! Coming on time is important and affects your attendance.