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Is every a.m. a struggle for you? Here’s your guide to reclaiming your mornings.
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Wait 30 Minutes Before Checking Email
Who’s running the show here, you or your inbox? Answering requests and bouncing from task to task first thing in the morning is guaranteed to derail you. Don’t believe us? There’s a whole book about it. Instead, start your day by completing one task that requires focus (something as simple as making coffee) and focus solely on that one task until it’s done. Minimise the manic feeling brought on by a rapidly filling inbox by waiting at least half an hour to check your email. Better yet, save it till you’re in the office.
(Also read: Which Morning Routine Matches Your Personality Best?)
Do It the Night Before
Get Dressed First
We want to stay in our pj’s for as long as possible too-and on Saturdays, we do-but the closet is the biggest hurdle between you and your desk. Get the hard stuff out of the way so you can spend time on more important things, like curling your lashes. Mimic the first day of school and lay your clothes out at night. And always keep a pullover dress on standby-but don’t touch it unless it’s an emergency.
(Also read: 5 Tips to Get Dressed Faster in the Morning)
Change Your Sleeping Habits
The reason you’re wide awake at 2 a.m.? You aren’t giving your body and mind enough time to wind down before getting into bed. Avoid watching TV or scrolling through Facebook too late at night. Those light-emitting screens make it harder to fall asleep and have also been linked to feelings of sluggishness in the morning. Put your Kindle away an hour before you hit the sheets and pick up a paperback instead.
(Also read: 6 Yoga Poses That’ll Help You Sleep Better Tonight)
Get Your Routine Down to a Science
You’re a lot less likely to lose track of time or forget to do something if you follow roughly the same order every day: fill the French press, shower, get dressed, take your vitamins, drink your coffee. Repeat tomorrow.
(Also read: 4 Easy Ways to Make Exercise A Part Of Your Daily Routine)
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