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If you often feel stressed, rushed, or flustered in the mornings, you might need to set a morning routine. Sticking to a routine can help you manage your time wisely so you can start having a good day from the moment you wake up. Once you find a routine that works for you, don’t be afraid to change it up if you need to!
Here are 13 tips to help you create the perfect morning routine.
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QuestionHow do I start my morning routine?Lucy YehLucy Yeh is a Human Resources Director, Recruiter, and Certified Life Coach (CLC) with over 20 years of experience. With a training background with Coaching for Life and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at InsightLA, Lucy has worked with professionals of all levels to improve the quality of their careers, personal/professional relationships, self marketing, and life balance.
Career & Life CoachYou wake up! Seriously though, I'd recommend scraping your tongue and brushing your teeth first. You could have a tall glass of water before some coffee first if you want to wait on the dental hygiene. -
QuestionWhat should I eat for breakfast?Lucy YehLucy Yeh is a Human Resources Director, Recruiter, and Certified Life Coach (CLC) with over 20 years of experience. With a training background with Coaching for Life and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at InsightLA, Lucy has worked with professionals of all levels to improve the quality of their careers, personal/professional relationships, self marketing, and life balance.
Career & Life CoachGo with healthy foods. Get some veggies, herbs, and greens in there along with whatever else you're eating. I think a piece of fruit is a great option if you're on the go!
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If you have extra time, read a book you enjoy. It’s a great way to prep your brain for the day while doing something relaxing.Thanks
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You can all so change it up for how you are feeling even if you have changed up this one because it changes depending on your mood.Thanks
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- Wake up earlier than usual so that you can have extra time to yourself to do what you love. Noisy or distracting siblings running around you like crazy will not help you relax and stick to this morning routine. If you don't have your own room, find a quite place to be on your own. If it is a nice day, go to your back garden and read. However some people like to spend some 'family time'
- If you tend to hit the snooze button a lot, count how many times you usually hit it and then set your alarm that much earlier, just to make things less stressful when you hit snooze.
References
- ↑ https://vocal.media/education/7-effective-tips-for-your-morning-routine-before-school
- ↑ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/teens-and-sleep
- ↑ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/teens-and-sleep
- ↑ https://www.connecticutchildrens.org/back-to-school/10-steps-to-a-better-morning-get-your-child-into-a-school-routine-for-both-classroom-and-distance-learning/
- ↑ https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/school-learning/school-homework-tips/morning-routine-for-school
- ↑ Lucy Yeh. Career & Life Coach. Expert Interview. 21 November 2019.
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/autism-hygiene-girls.html
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/care/face-washing-101
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/autism-hygiene-girls.html
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hygiene-basics.html
- ↑ https://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/natural-pretty-makeup-look-for-back-to-school
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/17542-meal-tips-for-teens--kids
- ↑ Lucy Yeh. Career & Life Coach. Expert Interview. 21 November 2019.
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-create-healthy-routines-for-teens-during-the-age-of-coronavirus/
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-create-healthy-routines-for-teens-during-the-age-of-coronavirus/
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