As if getting up and ready in the morning wasn't already a struggle, it's that time of year again where it's darker longer than it is light and getting ready on time is a much harder task than it was before. Some of the following tips may seem really obvious, however when you actually put them to good use you'll find you use your time a lot more effectively in the morning!
If you're anything like me then caffeine is the first thing on your list when you wake up and there is no need to cut this step out. As long as you make it before doing anything else you can drink it as you get ready and that will only add a few seconds per sip rather than stopping off on the way, as this takes a lot more time and your bank will thank you too.
Choose an alarm that isn't going to put you in a bad mood. I don't know about you but an annoying alarm always frustrates me, i'd much rather wake up to something a lot softer as it will ease you out of your sleep gently so you will be much calmer! Also, snoozing is perfectly acceptable - as long as you set your alarm a little earlier. This way you'll gradually wake up ready for the day rather than abruptly and in a foul mood.
This one is pretty obvious and that is to get everything you can ready the night before. Whether that is laying out clothes or beauty products, I promise you it'll save you valuable time!
Not only should you lay things out the night before, you should pamper yourself. Any part of your beauty routine that takes that little bit longer should be done before you sleep, for example exfoliating, face masks or washing your hair. This is going to shorten your shower time massively!
I am guilty for reaching for my phone as soon as I wake up and scroll through all forms of social media so I can completely put off the getting ready process. Recently I have started to save this for break/lunch times, not only do I have more time to spare when getting ready it also makes boring breaks go A LOT quicker!
Finally, when getting ready you should focus on all the things you can't do on the move. This step is for those of you that catch a lift or get the train every morning, save your face make up that doesn't involve 100% precision for when you're on your way to work. Get things such as eye liners, lip liners, brows, mascara etc done whilst you're still home and you might even find you actually don't need a full face after all!
What are your time saving tips?
If you're anything like me then caffeine is the first thing on your list when you wake up and there is no need to cut this step out. As long as you make it before doing anything else you can drink it as you get ready and that will only add a few seconds per sip rather than stopping off on the way, as this takes a lot more time and your bank will thank you too.
Choose an alarm that isn't going to put you in a bad mood. I don't know about you but an annoying alarm always frustrates me, i'd much rather wake up to something a lot softer as it will ease you out of your sleep gently so you will be much calmer! Also, snoozing is perfectly acceptable - as long as you set your alarm a little earlier. This way you'll gradually wake up ready for the day rather than abruptly and in a foul mood.
This one is pretty obvious and that is to get everything you can ready the night before. Whether that is laying out clothes or beauty products, I promise you it'll save you valuable time!
Not only should you lay things out the night before, you should pamper yourself. Any part of your beauty routine that takes that little bit longer should be done before you sleep, for example exfoliating, face masks or washing your hair. This is going to shorten your shower time massively!
I am guilty for reaching for my phone as soon as I wake up and scroll through all forms of social media so I can completely put off the getting ready process. Recently I have started to save this for break/lunch times, not only do I have more time to spare when getting ready it also makes boring breaks go A LOT quicker!
Finally, when getting ready you should focus on all the things you can't do on the move. This step is for those of you that catch a lift or get the train every morning, save your face make up that doesn't involve 100% precision for when you're on your way to work. Get things such as eye liners, lip liners, brows, mascara etc done whilst you're still home and you might even find you actually don't need a full face after all!
What are your time saving tips?
Great post!
ReplyDeleteI definitely "dawdle" on a morning with my routine!
Rachael xox
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I used to be absolutely awful in the mornings, now I find I'm actually on time haha! Xx
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