How to Streamline Your Morning Routine

Are you looking to streamline your morning routine at home?

Do you find it difficult to leave the house on time with everything you need?

In this post, you’ll find a few tips to help you streamline your morning routine so you can start on the right foot.

Write down your routine.

How many tasks or items do you actually perform in your morning routine?

Three, five, seven?

Get some perspective on what you’re actually doing in the AM and write down each task you perform.

You may be surprised at how much you’re actually trying to do in a small period of time.

Cut out non-essential items.

Do tasks seem to pull you away from getting ready in the morning?

A good way to gauge whether or not something is non-essential is whether or not you lose all sense of time as you take part in that activity.

Think about the last couple of mornings.

When did time just seem to fly by?

Check your list from above to see what tasks you could cut out of your current routine without detriment.

Don’t think, act.

Now’s not the time to think heavy thoughts or ponder the meaning of life.

It’s time to get yourself ready so you can get out the door!

Don’t think about what you have to do, just go, and do it.

Try spending more of your time standing or in motion as opposed to sitting or at a standstill.

Remember, a body in motion tends to stay in motion and a body at rest tends to stay at rest.   

Take care of yourself first.

If you’re caring for others in your family and household, you know what it’s like to get everyone rounded up and out the door.

Consider putting yourself first by taking the time to bathe, dress, and eat something before you help others get ready.

By taking care of yourself first, you’ll be more prepared to take care of others.

Prepare items the night before.

Not a morning person? Preparing items the night or evening before can be a lifesaver.

Try getting one or two things ready in advance.

You could lay out your wardrobe for the next day, pack up your purse, briefcase or backpack, and prepare your lunch and snacks.

How about collecting your phone, house and car keys in one place where you’re sure to find them?

All that’s left to be is done in the morning is to pick up your materials and head out the door.

How about you? What changes are you going to make to your morning routine? Join the conversation and leave a comment below!

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About the Author

Rashelle

Rashelle Isip is a New York City-based productivity consultant who helps successful entrepreneurs and business owners manage their time and energy so they can reduce stress, work less, and make more money in their businesses. She has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, NBC News, The Washington Post, NPR, and The Atlantic. Get her free guide, 5 Unexpected Things You Need to Organize a Work Notebook, by clicking here.

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