We’ve all been there—mornings where everything goes wrong, from spilling coffee to realizing you’ve got two mismatched shoes on.
But here’s the secret: less chaotic mornings start the night before.
1. Get to Bed Early Enough for Rest
(Sorry, Netflix): We all love the idea of “just one more episode,” but let’s be real: that one more episode usually turns into three, and suddenly it’s 2 a.m. and you’re wondering why you do this to yourself.
Instead, try winding down early, maybe with a book. The Dutch House is enjoyable, and if you get the audio version, Tom Hanks is the
narrator. His voice is quite soothing.
Getting enough rest means you won’t feel like you’ve been hit by a truck when your alarm goes off. Maybe set a bedtime reminder on your phone as well.
2. Fill Up the Car with Fuel (Because Running on Empty Is Never Fun): You’re already running late, hop in the car, and—oh no, the fuel light’s glaring at you. Why do we always think the car magically refills overnight? Spare yourself the stress and fill up the day/night before.
3. Lay Out Your Outfit (Avoid the ‘Where’s My Other Sock’ Crisis): Mornings are not the time to realize your go-to sweater has a stain that looks suspiciously like yesterday’s lunch. Instead of fumbling through your closet like it’s an obstacle course, choose and lay out your outfit the night before.
And yes, that includes socks, shoes, and even underwear. While you’re at it, do a quick once-over for any loose buttons, wrinkles, or mysterious stains (who spilled coffee on this?!).
4. Pack Your Bags (Because We All Know the Laptop Won’t Pack Itself): Raise your hand if you’ve ever forgotten something important at home—your wallet, your phone, your dignity (kidding, sort of). To avoid the dreaded "Did I forget something?" feeling, pack everything the night before.
Whether it’s your laptop, charger, workout clothes, or that super important snack you can’t live without, toss it in your bag before bed. Leave your keys right by your bag so you’re not playing hide-and-seek with them in the morning. 5. Plan Breakfast (Because Coffee Isn’t Breakfast,
Sorry): Sure, coffee is life, but a real breakfast is what’s going to keep you from feeling hangry at 10 a.m. Do yourself a favor and plan something simple but filling the night before.
Maybe it’s overnight oats (which are trendy and
easy), or maybe it’s just setting out a banana and some peanut butter. Whatever it is, make sure it’s something that fuels you and doesn’t require 20 steps in the morning. Because who has time for that?
By handling these tasks the night before, you’re setting yourself up for a morning that doesn’t involve panic, stress, or mismatched
shoes. So tonight, take a few extra minutes to prep for tomorrow. You’ll wake up ready to tackle the day, or at the very least, survive it with less chaos.
