It can sometimes be a real struggle to wake up with enough energy in the morning to face a full day at work. Leaving the house in the morning can be stressful, especially if you don’t have enough time to get ready. There are some things that you can do to make your morning routine as easy as possible, even if you have to leave the house early to get to work. Here are some ideas that may help you improve your morning routine when you’d rather roll over and go back to sleep:

Set out your clothes the night before

Nothing worse than waking up, realizing you are late for work and then discovering that you have nothing to wear. Making it a habit to lay out your clothes the night before can make getting up in the morning so much easier.

Confirm your transportation schedule

Once you’ve made it out the house, you may have just missed your train, or you may have to wait for a while for it to arrive. Some rail companies offer a guide, such as this one for the Wakefield to Doncaster train, to make your commute to and from work easier and more comfortable. Taking advantage of services that are available can help you make your trip more enjoyable.

Prep your lunch and breakfast

During lunch break most people just want to relax and enjoy a nice meal or a snack. But if you have to decide which restaurant to pick or which snack to buy, you might loose valuable time. Therefore, it can make your day easier to plan your lunch in advance. In a similar way, a rushed breakfast is often not satisfying and can be rather stressful. Planning ahead can make your meals more enjoyable.

SUCCESS magazine writes: “People who eat breakfast are less likely to be obese, they have more stable blood-sugar levels, and they tend to be less hungry over the course of the day.” Eating a healthy breakfast is even more beneficial, since it boosts your energy levels and can improve your concentration during the day.

A few more ideas

If you have time – get a workout in or at least walk to the train station if you can. This will also save you money since you won’t have to pay for parking and fuel. You could also prepare some work the night before which will make it easier to get everything done the next day.

Improving your morning routine can improve your entire day. Planning ahead can make things a lot easier for you.