1. Wake up at least an hour and a half before you have to leave for the day. Obviously, every person is different, so depending on if you like to shower before bed or in the morning may change how much time you need in the mornings. I am personally a night shower-er, so an hour and a half gives me just the right amount of time to do everything I need before I leave the house.
2. Coffee. Enough said. Just kidding! Ha. Seriously, as soon as you wake up, head to the kitchen and make yourself some coffee or tea and fix a little something for breakfast. I always try to have a little something planned for breakfast, that way it gives me something yummy to look forward to while I'm still trying to wake up. I like to switch between oatmeal with blueberries with a half an apple and peanut butter or scrambled cheese eggs and toast with jelly or peanut butter (I love peanut butter), depending on what I'm in the mood for. I usually like to sit and drink my coffee/eat for about 30 minutes before starting to get ready.
3. Read. While I'm drinking my coffee and finishing off my breakfast, I like to read a little something just to get the wheels turning in my brain. I typically start off with the She Reads Truth app for a short devotion and have a time of prayer/journaling. A friend recommended the app to me and I love it! There are tons of different studies on there that cost $1.99+ each and it's a great way for me to spend my first thoughts in the morning with the Lord. Right now I'm reading about the women in the New Testament. Then I like to scroll on over to my First 5 app and read the verses for the day on that app. The First 5 is an app through the Proverbs 31 ministry team and it provides a little devotional to be read within the first 5 minutes of your day. I've also recently started reading the Skimm. The Skimm is a daily email newsletter that is sent out every morning that talks about the latests news and current events going on right now. It really keeps me updated when I fall behind on watching the news (can I get an amen?) or just totally miss something that's going on. It's pretty cool! And every once in a while I like to pull out a good old paper back book and read a few chapters! And I would be lying if I said I didn't scroll through all my social media outlets (hopefully after) once I've read through everything else. To be completely honest, this step is probably the one that gets put on the back burner the most. Lots of mornings I end up doing my reading on my lunch break or in the parking lot before I head into work. Sorry for the novel...moving on!
4. Shower and start getting ready. Like I said earlier, I like to shower at night, so at this point I start getting ready by putting my contacts in, putting on makeup, and fixing my hair. This usually takes me about 30 minutes. If I do shower in the morning, I like to give myself a full hour.
5. Music. Unless you really enjoy the quiet in the mornings, turn on some tunes while you're in the shower and getting ready! I love to have some music playing while I'm getting ready because it tends to put me in a good mood. Watch out for Justin Bieber though....that 30 minutes of getting ready might turn into a 45 minutes with an impromptu dance party...no, just me? ;)
6. Pick out a cute outfit for the day. I realize this one might seem obvious because why would pick out something that you didn't like to wear? I have days when I'm too tired to care or just don't have the time to put much thought into my outfit, but when you look good, you feel good! So, throw on that cute necklace or a fun pair of shoes that you love for a little extra ounce of confidence.
7. Lipstick. This may sound silly to some, but put on your favorite shade of lipstick. You will instantly feel more confident! I rarely go a day without my go-to neutral lipstick and sometimes I throw on a bold lip if I'm feeling sassy.
8. Pack a snack. Be ready with a pick me up when that afternoon slump hits hard! I always like knowing I have that little pick me up in the middle of the day if I need it. I try to pick something nutritious like a granola bar, yogurt, fruit cup, string cheese, or mixed nuts.
What are some things that make your mornings successful?
Stay sunny,
Katie
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