Whether youโre a morning person or a night owl, perfecting your morning routine can be tricky. It requires meticulous planning, discipline, and, oftentimes, a shift in your mindset. Get organized and plan your morning routine, stick to it, and train your mind to be grateful and positive. When you commit to creating the perfect morning routine, mornings become simple.
Here are X ways to simplify your morning routine for stress-free, productive mornings.
Picking an outfit for the day can take a lot of time in the morning. People donโt always account for the time it takes to get dressed. Some mornings, you may have more trouble than others deciding what to wear. This can throw your entire morning off and set you behind, which can be stressful and potentially disastrous.
To avoid anything throwing off your morning schedule, plan your outfit down to the socks the night before. If you suspect Aunt flow is on the way, pick out a pair of period underwear just to be safe. Check the weather the night before so that you can dress accordingly.
Pick out pants, a top, and a jacket or coat (if rain is in the forecast, lay out a raincoat). Also, lay out shoes and socks the night before. Any additional accessories like hats, jewelry, and scarves should also be considered, too. Weather permitting, you may even be able to wear a dress or a jumpsuit. Just be sure to think about what youโll be doing during the day and if the outfit makes sense. If youโre planning to workout or do something casual after work, pick out an extra outfit.
Starting your day with a healthy, filling meal is important. However, preparing an extravagant meal in the morning can take a lot of time. Even though it might be what your body needs, it may not be realistic with your schedule. You want to make sure you have an adequate amount of time for all the things you want to do in the morning. Plus, youโll want to start work on time each day.
If youโre struggling to eat a well-rounded meal in the morning, you can make things easier by meal prepping. Eating a protein-packed breakfast is extremely important because it keeps you full for a long time. Meal prep things like hard boiled eggs, protein muffins or pancakes, and protein balls. You can also make pre-made breakfast sandwiches or egg bites with veggies.
If youโre someone who loves eating a freshly cooked meal, just meal prep parts of your breakfast. For example, you can eat a hard-boiled egg but toast a fresh piece of toast with jam to go with it. You can eat some protein pancakes and scramble some eggs to go on the side if you feel like you have time. The options are endless once you have the protein-packed essentials.
If you want to save time in the morning, itโs time to start embracing a more natural makeup look. Introducing the five-minute face โ a simple makeup routine that includes everything needed to glow and get out the door quickly.
A five-minute makeup routine should include only the essentials. A tinted SPF is a great first step since itโs sun protection and coverage all in one. Use a concealer to cover any additional skin imperfections. A nice cream blush will look natural and add some natural-looking color to the face. Use mascara to lengthen to lashes and wake up the eyes. Extra steps, if necessary, can include brow gel, a brow pencil, bronzer, highlighter, and setting powder.
Doing a full glam look is fun for special occasions, and those looks certainly take a bit longer. However, itโs not practical for every day. By perfecting a five-minute makeup look, youโll be able to simplify your morning routine and embrace your natural beauty.
In addition to makeup, styling your hair is one of the things that can take the longest in the morning. If youโre able to make it work, start washing your hair in the evenings and just doing a body rinse shower in the morning.
There are several haircare products that can make refreshing your hair in the morning possible. A good dry shampoo, hair oil, leave-in conditioner, texture spray, and hair accessories are great for no wash days. If you prefer to wash your hair in the morning, invest in a blow dry serum or spray that speeds up dry time. It would also be wise to invest in a high-quality hair dryer.
If you choose to not wash your hair in the morning to save time, follow these simple steps. Start by spraying a dry shampoo and massaging it into your scalp and hair. Then, use a quality brush that will distribute the product while reducing breakage. Next, make sure your ends look shiny, healthy, and hydrated with hair oil. Add volume by either using a texture spray or by saturating hair with a leave-in conditioner and quickly blow drying. Last, use hair accessories if desired.
Lastly, after you implement all of these time-saving changes, donโt forget about to-do lists. A to-do list keeps you on task in the morning and helps get you into a routine. If youโre doing similar tasks at similar times each morning, it will start to become a habit, and you wonโt have to think about it.
Having a to-do list will also make your mornings less stressful. Every morning can look different. At nighttime, think about your agenda for the following day. What do you have going on at work and in your personal life? Think about your day ahead of time and plan accordingly.
On a day you have an early morning meeting, you may want to take your breakfast to go. If you have dinner with friends after work, pick out an outfit you can easily take from day to night. Or, pick out an extra outfit for the occasion. By making a to-do list the night before, youโll not only stay on task in the morning. You may also realize things you need to get done in advance.
When you simplify your morning routine, it will make your life easier and your days less stressful. A good morning routine also improves your health and well-being, boosts productivity, and sets a positive tone for your day. And it all starts with you โ so commit to forming habits and simplifying your routine. When you do, itโll be well worth it.
