Hello, everyone! I wanted to do a little post about how I set up for a good day. I usually do this stuff when Iâm nervous about a big event, like a huge test, an important debate tournament, or the first day of school. Use as few or as many of these tips as you want! I hope this helps and if you have any questions, comments, requests, or suggestions, please feel free to message me!
Tidy up your room. Iâm not talking about a thorough, deep clean (unless you have time for that and want to do it). Just put your books, papers, and pens away, stuff your clothes in your hamper, spray your favorite room fragrance. Waking up to a clean room makes me feel energized and ready for the day.
Set out your clothes, makeup, jewelry, etc. Iron your clothes if you need to, put them on a hanger, and hang them in your closet or bathroom or somewhere convenient. Set out your makeup on your vanity or bathroom counter in the order that you put it on. Having everything set up ensures that I wonât miss a step and reduces my anxiety.
Pack your backpack or purse. Make a checklist and pack everything youâll need the next day. If you canât pack it at that time but will need it the next day (for example, I charge my phone at night and also take it to school), stick a post it note on your purse or backpack with a list of everything you need to throw in in the morning.
Make or find an energetic playlist to get ready to. I always use Spotify, but studyblr introduced me to 8tracks and I really like it!
Plan out your day or morning. I like to write  the order of how Iâm going to do things in the morning on an index card (Ex. Brush teeth, shower, get dressedâŚ). It reduces my anxiety in the morning. You can also write down what you want to accomplish that day. Seeing my tasks and goals in order in the morning motivates me.
Set your alarm clock with a soft song you like. Loud songs with a hard beat make me panic in the morning, but if that helps you wake up, do that. If you tend to press the snooze button a lot (I feel you), try an app like Math Alarm [Apple] [Android] (I linked the free ones. There are probably higher quality ones you can pay for if you want). This app makes you do math problems (you choose the number of problems and the difficulty of the problems when you set your alarm) to turn it off. You can choose the sound and songs you want it to play too. ALSO, set your alarm clock for an earlier time so you donât have to rush in the morning.
Put up motivational quotes and pictures on your mirror or door. You can print some and tape them up or write some down on Post its. Use lots of color and get yourself motivated!
Prepare your breakfast. I usually have toast or cereal in the morning, but if you want something more elaborate and donât have time in the morning, prepare it now. Try overnight oats, muffins, tofu/egg scrambles, fruit salad, etc.
Get enough sleep. I usually try for at least eight hours. Stop working and relax for a half hour before you go to bed. Put electronics away or use a red light filter (I havenât tried this yet though). Read a book, take a bath, play the piano, whatever relaxes you.
Try some light exercise. I know people who swear by morning runs. Iâm the least athletic person EVER so I just stick to a ten to fifteen minute stretching or yoga routine. Anything that gets you moving will energize you.
Shower. If you showered at night, just quickly rinse off in the morning. A shower will wake you up and take away that groggy morning haze.
Take your time getting ready. Youâll feel much more confident if you look good, whatever âlooking goodâ means for you. I like to spend some more time on my makeup because it makes me feel confident throughout the day.
Have a nice breakfast. Something filling and healthy.Â
Listen to music. Keep it energetic and upbeat.Â
Share positive energy. Hug your parents, siblings, friends, dog, etc. and share your feelings.
I hope this helps you all. If you have suggestions, please add on to this!
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