From Quickies with Kelly….
If you're sometimes racing to get out the door, here are some tips to make your morning routine smooth and organized: get a good night's sleep . . . plan your outfit, AND your breakfast, the night before . . . and give yourself a little extra time so you're not rushing around.
"Real Simple" has five ways to get your morning act together.
1. Start the night before by getting a good night's sleep. You need at least seven hours to be at your best.
2. Plan your outfit the night before. Set everything out, so you're ready to go. You don't want any last minute scrambling while you're trying to get out the door.
3. Get up, and work out BEFORE you eat breakfast. A recent study showed that morning exercise keeps weight off, if you do it before you have anything to eat,.
4. Make breakfast ahead of time. That way, it's ready to go in the morning, and you don't waste time with preparation and decisions.
5. Plan to give yourself an extra five to ten minutes. You want to be moving quickly, but you also want your morning to be relaxed. And having extra time built into your normal routine will eliminate stress. (Real Simple)
