Mornings can be a hectic time, especially when you have kids to look after as well. Getting yourself ready on top of the little ones can be nothing short of a challenge. The good news is that whether you have a walk-in closet or simply the bathroom sink to work with, getting ready in the mornings can be a breeze with the right strategies. Here are some tips for getting ready quickly in the mornings (while still looking fabulous.)
Plan Your Outfit Ahead of Time
A little bit of planning goes a long way in life, especially when it comes to getting ready in the mornings. Consider planning your outfits the night before which can significantly reduce your morning stress.
Lay out your clothes, choose your underwear and socks, and set aside any accessories you plan on wearing. This will eliminate a significant amount of time stressing in the morning over what it is you plan on putting on.
Prep Meals
If you’re like most people, you bring your food to work as this can save you considerable Coming down to restaurants once in a while, or getting fast food can be convenient, however, in the long term, it’s not very cost-effective or very healthy.
Consider prepping your meals ahead of time so you don’t have to deal with the headache of deciding what you want to eat and packing it all up. Not to mention, when you pack your meal for the next day the night before, you reduce the risk of forgetting something important— like an entire sandwich!
Keep It Simple
As much as you might want to plan a complicated outfit and hairstyle, keep things simple! Keep your hairstyle simple, keep your outfit straightforward, and don’t bother with too much fuss. The more complicated you make your routine, the longer it will take you to get it done. No fuss and simplicity are the way to go when it comes to getting ready in the mornings.
Use an Alarm
If you have trouble with time management, and you notice that at the last minute, you suddenly have no time left, then you might want to make use of alarms. Trying to set short alarms that keep you on track. For example, give yourself 10 minutes to do your hair, 10 minutes to get dressed, and however much time you need for your other activities.
Stay strict with your alarms and follow them as you go. It may be a little annoying at first being cut off by your alarms at every step of your morning routine, however, it will help you stay on track and eventually, it will become like second nature.
