Step 1: Prepare Clothes for the Next Day I have found that my morning goes much smother when I am not throwing clothes all over the place trying to find the perfect outfit at 8 am. I look at my calendar for the next day, as well as the weather, and determine what my fashion statement will be for the day (adorably fashionable adulting or homeless athlete). I also make sure to lay out my clothes for other activities that I will be participating in the next day. If I have soccer practice, I will go ahead and find all of the random articles of clothing needed to kick a ball around for 2 hours. Some days, like tomorrow for instance, I have a piano accompaniment job that requires a black skirt and white blouse. I will be setting that out tonight so that I know I have everything I need. Doing these things not only saves me precious time in the morning, but it also keeps my preparation stress to a minimum. Step 2: Pack Bags for Productivity Nothing makes me more disappointed in myself than when I arrive at my destination thinking I have my life together when, to my dismay, I have forgotten an important object or tool I needed to successfully complete my daily tasks. Showing up for class on time but forgetting the folder with my homework in it, being early to soccer but forgetting my cleats, or being mentally prepared to work my 4-hour shift but forgetting my phone charger (I watch a lot of Netflix at work). It just irks me when I unknowingly sabotage my own success due to forgetfulness. My new habit is to pack my school bag and soccer bag the night before with every single thing I will need for the whole day. The extra 5-10 minutes of preparation before bed is completely worth the lack of disappointment in myself the next day because I have not forgotten yet another thing I told myself not to forget. When I say everything, I mean everything. Chargers, pens, snacks, my inhaler, hair ties, water bottle (filled), and any other random object I know I will need to thrive tomorrow. Step 3: Stretch and Jesus Music I have never been the “yoga and relaxing music before bed” kind of person. In fact, I used to make fun of “those girls.” However, I recently decided to deep stretch the night before a soccer game to prepare for gameday. I absolutely loved the difference it made not only in my sleep quality but in the way I felt in the morning as well. I've started doing it every night. I went on Pinterest and found some stretch routines that were specifically for athletes or sleeping better. I also found a station on Pandora to help me wind down and focus on Jesus at the same time. Hillsong… I chose Hillsong… I know… so original…. Step 4: Get the Heck in Bed
At this point in the night, it is about 10:00 pm, on a good night. As soon as stretching is over, I go pee one more time (I have the bladder of a child), and get in bed. Do not ruin the wonderful stretching and winding down you have done by getting up and doing a bunch more stuff. GET IN BED!!! My goal is to be asleep by 10:30. This gives me a half an hour to answer some emails, review my calendar for the next day, call Bae, and think through my morning routine (to come in my next post).
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