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So, you always wanna have that day where you get a lot done and feel great doing it right? You wanna wake up when the sun has just come up, stretch, do school work, and just have a great day. Well, just read on and your dream shall come true!
Steps
The Night Before
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1Pick out your outfit for the next day. This way you don't waste any time and you feel more prepared when you roll out of bed to start a fresh new day.[1]
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2Set your alarm. Try and set it from 6:00 to 7:00, so that you can have a nice morning and have time to prepare your own breakfast.Advertisement
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3Go to bed early. This could mean to sleep at 8:00 PM or to sleep at 9:00 PM. It depends on how much sleep you need and want time you want to wake. Try to get a lot of sleep. At the least get 6 hours.[2]
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4Make a to-do list for the next day. This is optional, but it can help you feel organized and so you don't feel overwhelmed the next day.[3]
In the Morning
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1Wake up. This is where your day begins, don't blow it. Turn your alarm off and stretch a bit. Force yourself to get up. If you really can't, give yourself 5 minutes. Remember to reset your alarm so that you actually wake up in five minutes and not in 2 hours![4]
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2Use the toilet. Walk to the bathroom and use the toilet. You still probably feel super tired and groggy.
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3Splash your face with cold water. This shocks you, helping you stay awake.
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4Drink some ice water. This also wakes you up.[5]
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5Take a shower. This step is optional. Some people choose to shower in the afternoon or at night. However, a cold shower in the morning can wake you up.
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6Get dressed. Put on the outfit that you chose the night before.
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7Wash and moisturize your face. Use a gentle cleanser or facial soap. Use a facial moisturizer, not lotion.[6]
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8Do your hair. There are plenty of options to choose from. You can choose a simple style for a casual day or a fancier one if you plan to go out.
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9Eat breakfast. This is the most important meal of the day. Make it a healthy, balanced breakfast.[7]
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10Brush your teeth. You could use a minty fresh toothpaste to help wake you up even more.
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11Now you are ready to tackle your big day! You can follow your to-do list or go on without one.[8]
Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow do you develop a routine to go to sleep earlier?
Jessica Elliott, ACC, CECJessica Elliott is a Certified Executive Coach and multi-passionate entrepreneur. She's the founder of LIFETOX, where she hosts mindful experiences and retreats, and J Elliott Coaching, which she provides executive consulting for professionals, teams, and organizations. Jessica has had over fifteen years experience as an entrepreneur and over five years of executive coaching experience. She received her ACC (Associate Certified Coach) accreditation through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and her CEC (Certified Executive Coach) accreditation through Royal Roads University.
Certified Executive CoachWorking on your PM routine, such as adding stretching or a mini-meditation before bed, will allow you to relax and prepare for sleep. You will likely sleep better if you have a regular PM routine, as your body understands that you're preparing it for sleep. What time you go to bed dictates how early you can wake up - so be mindful of how many hours you truly need to feel rested. Use your ideal wake-up time to understand when you need to be in bed.
References
- ↑ https://www.insidehook.com/article/advice/lay-your-outfit-out-the-night-before
- ↑ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need
- ↑ https://jkglei.com/to-do-list/
- ↑ https://www.headspace.com/sleep/how-to-wake-up-for-non-morning-people
- ↑ https://www.asianefficiency.com/habits/7-ways-jumpstart-morning/
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dry-skin/in-depth/moisturizers/art-20044232
- ↑ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns-hopkins-childrens-center/what-we-treat/specialties/nephrology/programs-centers/obesity-hypertension-clinic/_documents/eating-right-wake-up-benefits-breakfast2.pdf
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/brushing-your-teeth/faq-20058193
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