Do You Wish You Had a Different Morning Routine?

Usually my morning routine is to wake up at 7:00 am, then I take my shower and brush my teeth, after I get dressed and I'm done. I wish I had a better morning routine. When I wake up I wish I could do sport and eat heatlhy. I definitely agree with the gist of the article because I should get more sleep. Thus I could work harder at school and my brain could be more active like my body.

I start my morning routine by waking up to my alarm at 6:30 and then getting out bed and taking a shower. I brush my teeth and then get dressed. After that I am pretty much ready. I think I do like my morning routine because I am not a morning person so if I had to eat breakfast it would make things a lot harder. My parents used to make me eat breakfast in the morning, but they realized it wasn't working. I definitely agree with the article because when I don't get enough sleep the night before it throws my whole morning routine off.

Currently my morning routine is to wake up at 6:30, take a shower, and then brush my teeth. After I do that I get dressed and I am pretty much done. i am not a morning person what so ever. So I think it is nice that I don't have to eat breakfast. My parents used to sort of throw my morning routine off when they made me eat breakfast. I definitely agree with the article though. I think that sleep is a much needed factor. When I have a lack of sleep it really throws off my morning routine because I stay in bed longer and do all these extra things because of being tired.

I feel as though I try so hard for my morning routine to be as smooth as possible….but more likely than not it ends up being probably the most stressful part of the day. I start off by setting my alarm for the upcoming morning to wake me up somewhere between 6:15-6:40 (it depends if I want to shower). If I do choose to shower I tend to wake up right away, wanting to get warmed up asap. However if I wake up at the latter time I press the snooze button over and over again till one of my parents come in my room and turn on my lights, yelling at me that I have 5 minutes to get dressed or else I’ll miss breakfast. By the time I actually get out of my room it's around 7:15. That means I would have 15 minutes to eat, get my shoes on, pack my bag, grab a snack, and be ready to head on out to the bus stop. Depending on how stressful those 15 minutes can be is if I end up having a good day. I totally agree with what Benjamin Spall says when he writes “The choices we make during the first hour or so of our morning often determine what the rest of the day will look like. Will your morning routine grant you a day full of productivity and peace of mind? Or will you be looking at an eight-hour stretch of haphazard work?”. While I have tried most of the tips in the article I think the “ Experiment with your wake-up time” has worked best for me, an extra five minutes really does make a big difference whether it's to have extra time to get ready or sleep.

For me, the start of a typical school day is very simple and rushed. No matter when I go to bed, I always want to sleep in. First, I drag myself out of bed; which is very hard on most days. Next, I throw on a standard outfit and brush my teeth. Usually I give myself like ten minutes to get ready in the morning because I procrastinate getting out of bed. At this point, I don’t have much time, so I run downstairs, grab a couple snacks for my lunch and head out the door. Benjamin Spall wrote some very relatable situations in his, “I’ve Interviewed 300 High Achievers About Their Morning Routines. Here’s What I’ve Learned”. He wrote, “This often means waking up as late as possible to maximize sleep time…” (Spall, 2018, para. 6). This is a very common occurrence for me and i’m sure many others as well. Doing this only stresses me out, but for some reason I still do it for the extra thirty minutes of louzy sleep. It also doesn’t leave any time or motivation to look put together. Benjamin also claims, “The quality of your sleep the night before directly impacts your ability to perform the next day...” (Spall, 2018, para. 8). Going to bed at a reasonable time is something that I have been working on. I do agree with him on this statement. With only a couple hours of sleep, it is almost impossible to focus at school the next day. Overall, I do not like my morning routine. I am already stressed enough at school and I shouldn’t create my own stress.

Mornings can be great for someone, but for another person awful. I am not a morning person, so I am not satisfied with my morning routine. School days are rough for me. Having to wake up at six every morning is not fun. I wish that I would be able to sleep in for a little longer, and not have to worry about being late to school. Benjamin Spall claims that, “This often means waking up as late as possible to maximize sleep time, with the only goal being to make it out of the door on time to avoid being late for wherever we need to be the first thing.” (Gonchar, 2018, para. 5). The first decision that we make in the morning is and idea of how the rest of our day might go. If you decide to sleep in a little longer or miss your alarm clock you might start off bad, and the rest of the day reflects that choice. If we were to change our morning routine and work or school start time our days would start off calming and less stressful.

While others are waking up taking bites of their avocado toast, and heading to the gym. I am putting my pants on one leg at a time. It’s 7:30. My alarm went off 30 minutes ago and I’m still in bed, complaining every time my dad comes in to shake my feet or pull my covers off. I yank at them in anger telling him “I’m getting up!” Lies. Reading this article has made me realize how counterproductive my morning routine actually is. For instance, as I scrolled through I see the title “Get enough Sleep”, I immediately sigh. I get zero sleep, procrastination is the reason, and it is killing me. The section talks about how the amount of sleep sets your performance for the next day, and can I just say, I have had my share of long days with heavy eyes, struggling to pay attention to my teacher rambling on about the quadratic formula. So… Tired? That doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel on the daily. I agree with them when they say my morning routine sets the tone for the day, but it isn’t always a positive one. I enjoyed reading about the helpful tips to setting a productive routine for yourself, but I think I’m speaking for a majority of high schoolers when I say we don’t have the most consistent or best routines in the morning. On a positive note, I think some of the information in the article can really inspire us to do better by ourselves, and start setting the tone for a productive day. Getting up earlier may be a struggle, but there's always coffee.

I think morning routines can really affect both your productivity and mood throughout the morning and the rest of the day. Gifting your body and yourself with a good organized but yet maximized morning routine can take the stress off you in the morning and let your body and mind relax from just waking up from a deep sleep in return giving you a non stressful and relaxed day until that annoying co worker of yours whats makes you want to strangle him/her. Ex-Eliminate tasks that require decisions do them before hand on the night before. A reason you want an organized and relaxed morning routines is explained by a 2012 study published by the American Psychology Association stated that the participants they quizzed that were self proclaimed “morning people” said because of there organized and relaxed morning routine made them “happier and more relaxed for the day to come”. One way to feel happier and ready for the day is to wake up at the time your body is ready and I know you have to wake up at a certain time for school or work so go to sleep so that you wake up at the time you need. Joiner, Britt. “The 5 Productive Morning Routines Of Highly Effective People [Video].” Trello Blog - Organize Anything, Together., Trello, 6 Feb. 2018, blog.trello.com/best-productive-morning-routines.

I wake up and then go eat breakfast brush my teeth get dressed and then leave. So my morning routine is decent I wouldn’t say it’s perfect though. I wish I could alter mine slightly by making it so I don’t have to wake up earlier for my sisters school which starts at 8 when mine starts at 8:30. I also wish (I’m not sure how much I would like this but I would like to try it) my swim practice was in the morning before school. My perfect morning routine would be waking up for the things that I have to do not trying to be up for someone else’s obligations. Yeah I thought the part about different wake up times was interesting because that gave me the idea for swimming before school. (I can’t really try this though) I will also try to get more sleep, but that’s a never ending battle.

I, for one, am not satisfied with my morning schedule. My normal morning involves getting up at 7:30 taking a ten minute shower, laying down for ten minutes, get dressed, brush my teeth, and then leave the house at 8. I would really like to be able to eat breakfast before I head out to school on the average day. I do get around seven and a half hours of sleep every night which is good. I would like to get to sleep eight hours every night though. It is just really hard to do all this stuff in the morning because of school. Since it starts so early I would have to go to sleep at like ten and get up at six in order to have enough tie to do all the things I want to. The article says most successful people carve out time in their morning to commit to things that make them feel relaxed, energized and motivated. I feel like this is what I need to accomplish in the morning. I need to wake up earlier and find something in the morning that is going to get me ready for the rest of the day and make me feel energized. I also need to eat breakfast so I am not hungry for the first half of my day. I feel like if I am able to do this then I will have more successful days and feel like a better person.

I think my morning routine reflects successful habits and sets me up for a good day. Every night, I set my alarm based on what I have to accomplish in the morning. This may be if I need more time to pack my backpack or prepare my lunch. I, generally, wake up between 6:20 and 6:40 am, but I try to get as much sleep as possible. Having a varying wake up time has not affected my mood in the morning. Before I go to bed, I think about what a good day tomorrow is going to be. Although it sounds cheesy, I found that it has worked for me. I sleep a good amount every night. When I wake up, I make my bed, get dressed, wash my face, and brush my hair. With this, I have started a clean day, and I look put together. I pack my lunch, and I finish roughly 20 minutes later with a filling breakfast and a cup of iced decaf coffee. My breakfast helps me wake up and be energized for the day ahead of me. I am always on time to leave my house, and I rarely scramble to do so. My punctuality reduces my stress. Finally, I listen to a podcast or talk show on my way to school. It is something I enjoy doing and puts me in a good mood. My routine helps me start my day the best I can. I think it is an amazing way for me to set myself up for success. I will not be changing my morning routine.

The mornings are always the toughest times to accomplish a lot of things to do. For me, getting up in the morning for the school is probably the most difficult thing for me to do. Unfortunately, I perceive myself as an inverted sleeper, meaning I always want to sleep in on the weekdays and get up early on the weekends. I always think to myself that if school was pushed back an hour, getting up on those school days would be a whole lot easier. But I realized, this would make me want to stay up longer the night before which really wouldn’t give me many more hours of sleep than usual. I honestly don’t feel and believe that i could have a different morning routine, because it is what I am used to everyday of my life. I wake up, eat a small breakfast, take a shower, get dressed, finish any incomplete homework and listen to some music. Having a basic morning routine relieves stress off of my shoulders that I really do not like to have. I typically throw a lot of things at myself at the same time and that stresses me out! A simple routine and school day is really what I enjoy and strive to go for.

Yes, I do wish I had a different morning routine. Everyday I wake up feeling tired and lazy. I don’t like this feeling at all, especially on non-school days. I get up with very little motivation to do something, and it takes me a while to get started. For the rest of the day the tiredness surrounds me and I feel like I have no way out. I try to drink a glass of to flush my system, this helps but not as much as I want it to. I believe that I need to start having a more strict bedtime. Also, when I wake up I don’t do anything that helps to give me energy and motivation. I need to start implementing some activity to boost my energy for the rest of the day (maybe a short work out). On weekends I tend to go to bed later and wake up later, which I feel messes with my routine. I believe I need a more strict routine and need to find the perfect formula to my perfect morning practice.

According to the article, I think i should stick to the same routine. I do the same thing each and every morning. It helps prepare for my day and organizes it before I walk out the door. Each morning I have like 30 minutes to do whatever I want to do.

After reading this article, I believe that I should change my morning routine. I usually wake up at 7 am but only because I have a long drive. I don't even have time to eat breakfast, and it's the most important meal of the day. I am planing on changing my morning routine to waking up 6:30 am, having a good breakfast, and leave the house by 7 am.

Do those mornings represent what you wish every morning was like? Why, or why not? I wish that some mornings I would be able to relax and get catch up on my sleep because most days I have to wake up at 5:40 and start my day. Depending on the days I can get 5-9 hours of sleep. I wish that my day can start late so I can get an equal amount of sleep every day.

My morning routine mainly consists of me sleeping through my alarm, and waking up 20 minutes before I need to leave my house, leaving me with no room to eat, or do anything beneficial for the start of my day. There have been so many times that I have made attempts to better my usual morning routine. I would go out and buy things to make breakfast, pick out my outfits the night before, and have all of my homework done by the morning. Time and time again, I keep up with my "new routine", then eventually I fall back into the same unhealthy morning routine that I've had all along. However, I have noticed that when I plan out my mornings and give myself enough time to eat and relax, that would always end up making my day better. When I start off my day by rushing and not eating, it tends to put a damper on my day.

I wake up at different times everyday. How early I wake up depends on what time I go to sleep the night prior. I don't really have a routine. I wish I could remain consistent everyday but things always seem to get in the way. I usually get at least seven hours of sleep. But most of the time I'm rushing to get to school on time in the morning. A lot of the times, I'm unsuccessful. I only enjoy waking up early when I feel rested, which rarely ever happens. In an ideal world I would wake up at six everyday without having a hectic morning. I think the most helpful piece of advice from the article is to wake up with time to do something that energizes you.

student need more sleep. the morning routine of most of the students is similar,waking up runnung to the bathroom, puting clothes on , grabing something to eat and running to the bus. i think school start's too early and because of this students cant focus in the metirial of the first class. for example if a teacher will teach a new metirial in first hour, probably the students will having problems to learn this matirial for the test.so if school will be start later the students will be more focus and will have better grades.

My typical morning begins with me waking up at 6:00 am and getting dressed. I then take my dog on a walk around the block. I then eat breakfast with my dad or my mom and talk about what is planned for the day, or talk about random things I forgot to mention. I brush my teeth, do my hair, finish getting ready. I then make my lunch, pack my bag and walk to school.

My mornings consist of waking up at 4:40 to 4:45 for morning practice. When I was wake up I usually just get dressed, brush my teeth, and my hair. I get everything together the night before i go to bed just so I can have an easy morning. I believe that how you act in the morning really defines how the rest of your day will go, if your running around trying finding your homework or your clothes. You will have a difficult day of running around and catching up instead of being ahead. But if you were to have a nice relaxed morning with you easily moving to get ready, then you should have a nice relaxed day of school or any kinda of work/ job activity.

I wake up 30 minutes before the time that I aim to leave for school. In those 30 minutes, I go downstairs, eat breakfast, get back in bed for about 5-10 minutes, get ready, then leave. I do everything pretty quick except for getting out of bed the second time. I am overall happy with my routine because I am somewhat of a morning person and don't find waking up early to be the worst thing in the world.

How does a typical school day start for you, from the moment you wake up? I start my day by waking up at 6:50 and I have to be at the bus stop by 7:25. I never feel like waking up and I just want to stay in bed, so I force myself to get up and brush my teeth, brush my hair, put on my uniform, and finish getting ready for school. Then, around 7:15 I go downstairs and eat breakfast. My morning routine is fine, but sometimes I feel rushed like I won't have enough time to eat breakfast. I also need to get more sleep. I have a problem of watching a TV show every night before I go to bed. So the next morning, I always feel groggy.

My morning routine normally consists of me shutting off my alarm at 6:45 and then going back to sleep for as long as I possibly can. I then wake up in a panic, jump in the shower, and rush to get dressed and get out of the door. Often times, I'm exhausted. I never get enough sleep on weekdays and this definitely impacts my day.

I wake up at 5:50 and snooze my alarm clock twice every morning. Then I give myself around 15-20 minutes to get ready for school and to get changed and I try to be downstairs and making breakfast by 6:35 but I usually don't make it downstairs until 6:40, giving myself 5-10 minutes to eat and then I drive to my bus stop by 6:55 or the second one by 7:15.

I am not very satisfied with my morning routine; I usually wake up around 7:40, I don't eat breakfast, and I am usually late for school. I feel that I have a hard time waking up in the morning, and that prohibits me from being productive.

My morning routine is very rushed and stressful. I can barely wake up for school and I usually set my alarm for 6:15 but do not get up until 6:30 because i am so tired. I ave a lot of homework and other obligations such as sports and work that keep me up very late. I constantly have a million things running through my head at a time and it take a very long time for me to fall asleep. When I finally can get myself up in the morning I head to the bathroom and was my face. After that I head downstairs and pack my lunch and backpack. Then I get dressed and brush my teeth grabbing a protein bar on the way out the door at about 7:10. I wish that my routine was not so rushed and stressful in the morning and I had time to eat a better. I also struggle every morning to get a ride to school and my mother stresses me out about it every morning. I believe school is way to early and that I do not get enough sleep which is why I barely remember anything about my morning routine. I really wish I could get myself on a better schedule but everything I have taken on makes it very hard to do that.

Theoretically, getting up in the morning when you hear an alarm going off shouldn't be all that complicated. High school students like myself, however, can mostly agree that it's arguably one of the most difficult parts of their day. Why is this? It shouldn't be exceedingly difficult to just get up when you hear that familiar noise every morning and get started with your day. It's never really that simple, though, probably based on a number of factors. Obviously, physical tiredness plays a big role in the inability to roll out of bed first thing in the morning; teenagers my age certainly have issues with actually getting to sleep at a reasonable hour. The subconscious idea that getting up out of bed will actually force you to do something is another story. Laying down in your bed and simply relaxing is probably one of the best feelings in the world, and to be forced into abruptly ending this bliss and actually getting your day started can be rough. People my age are certainly affected by this--a lot of high school students don't exactly look forward to another day of education with an optimistic attitude. Getting up in the morning is a universal occurrence that we can all agree that we don't exactly look forward to. Although the concept alone is mundane, it's always interesting to hear how others' morning routines differ from our own.

I wake up 35 minutes earlier than my school bus time. At first, I don’t feel like waking up l but I know if I don’t wake up earlier I might have to miss my prayer. So I have to get up early, than I had time to pack my bag and other stuff. I think I take to much time getting ready, as I don’t have time for my breakfast most of the days. I wish and I should wake up at least an hour before, but that is too early for me. My mornings are just better, they aren’t really good. After reading this article I think I should try to sleep early, so that I can wake up earlier the next day. I have heard a lot of people don’t sleep at night, they sleep at evening. They will wake up at 6pm or 7pm and will start working on their homework till 6:00 am . I wonder how these people can stay awake at school. Maybe they get their 9 hours of sleep at evening?

My morning routine is a blur. From 5:30am to 6:30am my phone rings with alarms every fifteen minutes, like clockwork. Even with all these efforts to wake me up, I still roll out of bed at 6:40am. By the time I pick out something to wear, pack my backpack, and grab a quick breakfast, it is already 7:10am. I have to be out of the house by 7:00am. These thirty minutes are frantic. By the time I get to school in the morning, I'm even more tired than before. Trying to learn on top of this exhaustion and "kick started" stress is nearly impossible, and I am always groggy for the first two classes of the day. My sugary Pop Tart I choke down on the way to school definitely does not benefit me during these unproductive first classes. If I wake up earlier, I would have time for a nutritious breakfast that suits its title to be the most important meal of the day. Also, I will pack my bag the night before school, so that way in the morning I do not have to spend my limited minutes running through my house looking for my belongings. By making my morning routine less stressful and more smooth and controlled I will feel more refreshed for the long day ahead of me.

A typical school day for me would start by waking up at about 6:30 in the morning to take a shower. After that, I would brush my teeth and then get ready for school. Before I leave I would normally have cereal or some type of breakfast to be able to make it through school until lunch time. I feel as if my morning routine is good for me because I wake up at a time that I am used to, but am also not feeling tired or falling asleep during school. Also, I feel as if I am not rushed out of my house to make it to school. I really wouldn’t change my morning schedule because it fits me best for what I need to do. Strangely, I have done some of the tips that this article has told us to try. For example, last year I was testing what time it is best to wake up at and found when I was earlier than 6:30 I would fall asleep in class, and if I woke up later than 6:30 I would be too awake and not be able to pay attention as well in class. Therefore, I find that my sleep schedule is perfect for me and a reliable way for me to wake up and be energized for the day.

At 5:30, I hear the high pitch beeping of my dreadful alarm go off. I hit the snooze button somewhere around 10 times before actually even opening my eyes. My day starts roughly at 6:20, when I roll out of bed and get ready for school. Struggling to keep my eyes open,I usually do my hair, makeup, and run out of the door because I am late for school. I have not eaten breakfast before school since elementary school, which started at 8:30am. Since elementary school started so late in the morning, I had an easier time waking up, I was happier, more focused, and genuinely looked forward to going to school. Mornings were calmer and enjoyable, I had what felt like all the time in the world to eat breakfast, I could watch my favorite show, I was even able to go for morning walks if I really wanted to. As a junior in high school, I hardly have enough time to breathe in between struggling to find a way out of bed, and driving to school. Mornings are more commonly filled with chaos and craziness now, after staying up until 2:00 am, to 3:00 am, waking up at 6:00 is one of the biggest struggles of the day. Maybe it is my workload, or the time that I fall asleep but waking up so early in the morning sets the whole tone of my day, whether I am happy, sad, motivated, distracted, and sometimes even angry. These late nights and early mornings can take a huge toll on my life, but I am excited to see where all of those morning coffee runs, and late night essay editing bring me in the future.

I find my morning routine to be the least exciting part of my day. I start each day in the exact same way; waking up, eating breakfast, brushing my teeth, and going to school. Going through the same specific routine each weekday morning has made it a blemish in my day. I hate waking up every morning, hearing the same alarm, and eating the same cereal. Because of the daily redundancy of my morning schedule I am less motivated to roll out of bed and have a positive start to my day. Also, I usually wake up tired which results in the rest of my morning being reduced to a mindless blur. My mornings are both my least favorite part of my day, and also the least memorable. I wish that there was some way that I could enhance my daily morning routine so that I could be more motivated to seize the day.

In response to Michael Gonchar ‘Do you wish you had a different morning routine.’ In his opinion he talks about how he interviewed different celebrities and asked about their morning routines. In conclusion believing that having a good or bad routine affects your day. I believe from personal experiences that the way, time and Organization of getting ready in the morning really affects how your day will turn out, for instance if I decide to get up 20 minutes late to my normal time I will end up either being late, not had breakfast or I will be unprepared. From Michel Granchar’s opinion he finds that having a morning routine will ‘maximise sleep time’ and help yourself feel ‘relaxed, energised and motivated.’ In his experience more sleep will help ‘set the tone for the rest of your day.’ In conclusion I believe that having a good morning routine will help you improve your day.

I agree that having a routine can be helpful, but have you ever thought about leaving the routine to your body instead? Coming from my point of view, a person who doesn't really go by any routine, in other words guess it’s fine to have a routine and to not have one. It depends on the type of person you are and what activities you have throughout your day. My day consists of waking up close to 7:20 - 7:40, taking a shower, packing my lunch and having breakfast etc… Not in any particular order, personally i Don’t need a routine, as long as i get everything done in no particular time i’m fine for school or any normal day. If you’re someone who likes to be organised and have set times for all your morning to-do’s, or for some, like me, you can have a natural body alarm of which lets the ‘schedule’ up to you to decide and remember. The problem for some with but more of without a routine is how you manage your time. I've had numerous occasions where i’ve gone to bed somewhat too late and struggle to wake up in the mornings, or for some, who struggle to find a balanced diet to maintain throughout their day, as i said before it depends on who the person is and what events etc are included in your life. Overall, i’m saying you don't entirely need a routine, but if you feel the need to, you should, different people undergo different things in life, and i guess that's how you determine if a routine is right for you or not.

I believe that having a consistent routine will help you to have a great day because you are organising your life and you have the right set of mind. Personally I like to have a routine, get my life together and have a morning of stress-free and not rush. I’d o change my morning routine on the weekends such as waking up and getting dress, then eating.

Getting up early and doing what you like might help you proceed towards a good day but will getting up early help you in a different country when you are lagging from jetlag? Won’t it be better sleep a bit more long and having a fresh day or would it better to wake up early and have a sleepy day? I personally shifting from India suffered from jetlag. I woke up at 7am but it looked like I am waking up at 3 am. I use to wake up early and had a sleepy day. I felt like it would have been better that I would have skipped the first 2 periods and should have attended the last 3 period then at least I would have learned better than attending all the periods in a sleepy mood. Finally I would say that waking up early will not help in all situations for everyone especially people lagging from jetlag.

I am, for the most part, satisfied with my morning routine. I set multiple alarms and usually end up getting up at 6:40. I manage to take a shower, pack my bag, and have a coffee all before I leave at 7:15. I am proud of what I can accomplish in a small amount of time in the morning. However, I do find it very hard to pull myself out of bed in the morning. I hate it when I hear my alarm goes off next to me, and all I want to do is hit the snooze button, but I can't. I wish I could get up early and get going, but it just does not happen. Although my morning feels rushed, I do not think having a good start in the morning necessarily determines how your day is going to go as a whole. I am happy with my routine, and do not plan on changing it any time soon.

If I could choose one word to describe my morning routine, it would be "nonexistent". The majority of my mornings involve my sleeping past the 6:00 AM alarm. For next hour I am caught between still sleeping and staring at the clock. Before I know it, I have only fifteen minutes remaining to get showered, dressed and out the door. Despite it being the most important meal of the day, I never eat breakfast, which I believe is one the main culprits to my unproductive mornings. Though I have a rather decent attendance record at my school this year, I'm typically arriving with only a handful of minutes, sometimes even seconds, before the bell rings. The saddest and most ironic part is that I live directly down the street. However, I am trying to correct these bad habits. I now shower at night and then pick out my outfit for the next school day beforehand. Though I have a long way to go, I'm beginning to learn what works best for me and what doesn't. At this point it's a matter of trial-and-error.

I wish that I could alter my morning routine, but I think that the one I have now is suitable until the end of high school. I always end up sprinting out the door at 7:06 instead of comfortably strolling out into the car at 6:58. I have two alarms set in the mornings -- one for 6:20 and one for 6:30 -- and I usually end up getting out of bed a few minutes after the second one. I crawl out of bed, put on clean clothes, brush my teeth, put my contacts in, then grab the car keys to go get coffee or hot chocolate -- depending on the time of year -- and head to school. I really wish that I could force myself to get up a little earlier so that I would have time to eat breakfast. but with my busy schedule I need to squeeze in all the sleep time I can. Because of theatre and/or band rehearsal I get home from school at 6:00 every day with the exception of Wednesdays and Fridays - on those days i get home at 9:00 or 10:00! I then I walk my dog, do homework and study. I usually end up going to bed around 12:00 or later, so I like to sleep as late as I possibly can in the mornings. I really wish I had time for breakfast in the mornings, but in order to get as close to I can to a healthy amount of sleep, this is working just fine for now.

I wish that I could have a different morning routine. I am the type of person who just cannot get out of bed no matter how late in the day it is. I just wish I could switch it up and be like the people who can wake up early. My whole day would be so much easier and brighter. Many students in my school can just get up and go, while I'm dragging my tail behind me just trying to get past first block, and second, and third. If I could just wake up at 6:00 AM on my own, I could accomplish so much more in the early morning of my school day. I am typing this in the morning right now, and I don't even realize it. It's just my muscles moving in my fingers to make some symbols, that come together to make words. And hopefully these words can make sense to whoever is reading this. My morning routine affects my life in a much more negative way than positive, and I just wish I could change it.

As I read this article, I immediately related to the struggles of getting out of bed, rushing, and not being able to eat a good breakfast. Over my past few years in high school, I have come to realize that I am not a morning person. I often sleep through my alarms and it takes a good amount of time before I am actually awake and ready for the day. A typical morning for me begins after I reluctantly get out of bed, I take a shower and get dressed, then I spend the remaining time getting ready. Finally, I rush out the door with little to no time to have a decent breakfast. I would definitely like to improve my morning routine, and I have tried to in the past. I would prefer waking up earlier to give myself more time, and being able to sit down and eat a good breakfast, rather than grabbing a granola bar on my way out of the door. However, I strive to sleep for as long as possible in the mornings, so waking up earlier seems impossible. The advice in the article was helpful because it inspired me to have a more relaxed yet productive morning routine, to set the tone for the rest of my day. Whenever I am rushed, stressed, or unproductive in the morning, those emotions are reflected throughout my entire day. This can be prevented by changing my ways. I will try to go to bed earlier at night, so that I can be more well-rested while still waking up early. I believe that mornings like that would change my weekdays for the better.

I'll admit it, my morning routine is far from perfect, awful actually. I guess you could call me your "typical" high school student; stays up way too late doing homework or (most likely) watching something utterly pointless, regrets it the next day, but inevitably repeats it the next night. In my defense, going straight from school, to practice, then right to work, getting home at around ten o'clock, doesn't leave much room for homework. Unfortunately as effect, I sleep through my alarms nearly every day (and I have six alarms set, with five minutes in between each). I have always wanted to be that person to wake up at six every morning excited and energized for the day ahead who has time to eat a nice breakfast, instead I am sleep deprived, hungry (because I never have time to eat at home) and dreading the long day ahead. Despite my initial negativity, once I am surrounded by cheerful classmates, my mood switches and I settle into the day thinking clearly. Although, after reading this article, my desire for a relaxing morning routine had by high achievers has motivated me to make a change. In order to become a high achiever myself, I must put my mindset as high achievers themselves, and that starts with a solid, calm morning routine and good nights sleep. I am well aware that most change doesn't happen over night....... but I have made it my goal to get at least five to six hours of sleep for the next few weeks by prioritizing my homework to the best of my ability.

My morning routine is scattered, rushed, and chaotic, but it works for me. My alarms are set for 5:45, 6:00, and 6:15, but I usually don't roll out of bed until 6:45. It is at that point where my groggy eyes are opened by hot water from the shower in my face. I then make a half-hearted effort at washing myself, dry off, and rush to find clothes before I have to be out the door. My freshman sister insists that we arrive 20 minutes before the first bell rings, so the pressure is on for me to get prepared. As I saunter out the front door, she is sitting in the car awaiting my arrival, urging me to hurry up. I usually don't, but I would never let us be late. That is the most important part of my morning routine. From afar, it probably seems sloppy and somewhat of a mess, but I think of it as efficient. I am able to maximize my time sleeping and still always be on time. The one problem that I have faced with this method is the resulting suffering of my nutrition. My morning routine usually does not allow me enough time to eat breakfast, and when it does, it is merely a snack that I take to go. This affects me later in the day when I feel my stomach acid boiling over. While the distraction of my organs eating themselves is burdensome, I am willing to accept this punishment as long as I can take my extra hour of sleep. For that reason, I would not change how I start my day. Go sox.

I wake up at five in the morning; a terrible decision on my own part, but something that I have embedded into my brain to be accustomed to. The overall routine is pretty average: get dressed, eat, make lunch, brush my teeth, do my hair, and make sure I have everything in my backpack. The major difference in my routine is that I dread it: When I wake up, I don't want to move, I find it impossible to get through all tasks in a timely manner, and the morning just seems to drag on. This seems to be common for teenagers all across America. Good students have to stay up all night finishing four classes worth of homework and an essay; getting up for school early forces them to wake up too early, so the cycle of miserable and tired students continues. I know people that have fallen asleep in the middle of homework and go through school days on four hours of sleep. Overall, the morning routine of myself and students across the country could stand to be revised. The article by Mr. Spall has opened my eyes to so many things that could help energize me for each busy day. Including something, like reading a bit in the morning or waking up fifteen minutes later, could be the key to finding a balance of contentment in the morning. Slight changes can be the key to making each morning bearable and adding things that prepare us for the fast-paced day.

I would say that my morning routine honestly depends on the day, and it changes daily. Usually, I wake up pretty early, around six, and from then on prepare by showering, getting dressed, packing my bag, etc. Sometimes I take the bus to school, but other times I will get driven by my mom or a friend. Most of the time that I spend in the morning before school is a lot of time in picking out clothes and putting on makeup and doing my hair, which is kind of a waste of time to just go to school. However, I think my morning routine is managed fairly well, as I wake up at a time where I have enough time to get everything I need to do done. The only problem I sometimes face is waking up too late, which is obviously a common issue for most people my age, but that can easily be solved by just going to bed a little earlier if it's really that big of a problem. No matter how balanced my routine is, though, small things can easily interrupt that routine and complicate it; something as small as missing the bus, forgetting a textbook at home, or wearing the wrong shirt. I would probably like it if my routine was more simplified, and I should probably prepare better at night for the next day to avoid any kinds of problems. For the most part, I am satisfied with how I start my day, and as long as I wake up in a good mood and don't mess up the routine, then I usually end up having a good day after that.

Personally, I am only partly content with the parts of my morning routine. I feel like there are definitely aspects of my mornings that could change which would make my mornings less stressful and more enjoyable. I start every school day by waking up at 6:00 am and then I brush my teeth, brush my hair, get changed, make my bed, and basically just do all of the normal things people do to get ready for their day. Then I go downstairs and I usually only have time to grab a granola bar or something quick and easy like that for breakfast. This is one of the aspects of my morning that I’m not really content with. I wish I had time to actually sit down and eat a good nutritious breakfast every morning. Also, I have four younger siblings who get up for school at the same time as me so they are extremely cranky in the morning and they tend to act out and this stresses both my parents and myself out. I wish my mornings were more relaxing and less stressful because I feel like I would have a more positive look on the whole day. I feel like the advice in the article has made me reflect on my own morning routine and I am definitely going to try to experiment with different aspects of my routine in order to start my days better. I am going to try to go to bed earlier at night so it won’t be so much of a struggle for me to leave my warm comfortable bed. I also think it would be interesting if I woke up a little earlier every morning so I have enough time to make a good healthy breakfast.

I almost always wake up at 6:30 am, and go to sleep between nine and eleven o’clock. I then get dressed, comb my hair, brush my teeth, and I’m out the door by 6:50. I leave this early so I can get Dunkin’ Donuts, like a true New englander, every morning. After my twenty minute drive to school, I get to the school around 7:10. There, I can hang out with my friends up until 7:25, my classes then start. I'm very satisfied with my morning schedule, it fulfills all my needs and responsibilities. In my ideal world for my weekday morning, I would get to have a good breakfast every morning, but this is the only thing I would actually alter about its current state. I don’t feel the need to make any of the change included in this article. If my sleep schedule and morning routine already make me feel happy and leave a good foundation for my day, what's the point in trying to change it? The mornings I have are not representative of what I would actually like my morning to be like. Like most teenagers, I enjoy to sleep. However, the schools make us show up at 7:25. This is out of my control, but I wish school started later because I love feeling well rested. However, I’m very content with my morning routine, and I feel no need to change it.

I’ll admit, my morning routine before school is rough. I wake up around 7 am, grab my phone and glasses from my desk, and head downstairs. I go to the bathroom to get dressed, brush my teeth, and do my hair. After that, I get my backpack ready, grab my lunch, and head out the door to my mom’s car. I do wish my routine was better. I never have time to eat breakfast and I always wake up exhausted. On the weekends I have marching band practices which I have to wake up at 8 for. I will admit that waking up and then doing exercise does make me feel more awake. That could be something that I could incorporate into my routine when I‘m older and have more time. My perfect morning routine would be one where I wake up at 9, eat a big breakfast, watch some t.v, then go on with my day. I think that the different wake-up times is something I might try in the future, possibly to try and find a reasonable time where I feel awake and refreshed but won’t be late for school. I do like the idea of a different, better morning routine for myself. I think if I changed my routine I would be much more energetic and ready for the day.

As a high school student, I find it sometimes difficult to keep a consistent morning schedule. Students longing for sleep deal with late nights and long days; however, this article brought up helpful points of advice to improve your morning routine in despite all of this. To prevent long dreadful days, I learned that my morning routine is crucial because the “first hour or so of our morning often determine what the rest of the day will look like.” Knowing this, I would like to improve my morning schedule in order to improve the quality of my days. In the future, I am going to try to make an effort to “carve out time in their morning to commit to things that make them feel relaxed, energized and motivated.” I might try making time to watch some of my favorite show or listen to music I like while eating a scrumptious nutritious meal. I feel that finding a method to start my day of right will help me be a more successful person.

I usually am doing homework or working until 1 or 2 a.m., so I can't wake up early. I set my alarm for 40 minutes before I have to get to campus and usually snooze once or twice. I've become really good at getting ready in 10 minutes or less, but I think it would be nice to have time in the morning to make some tea, study for my 9 a.m. quiz, or watch TV. I wish I could wake up early and enjoy my morning, but with my job, I have to work late at night, so I don't see that happening any time soon.

Based on the article, "Do You Wish You Had a Different Morning Routine?" I do wish that I had a different morning routine. I could try to go to bed earlier, but eventually, the tempation of my phone would give in, and I would watch youtube for a few hours. Waking up is terrible. Everyone can relate to that time when they wish that they could stop time for an hour or 5 to get a little more sleep. Maybe I could get up and walk my dog outside, but honestly, no one wants to go out in the cold at 6:30 in the morning. I feel woken up by about second period, but I just want to feel energized in the morning.

My average morning consists of a 20 minute time period to prepare for the day. This involves the normal steps as well as preparation for after school activities. Every morning I find myself in a rush to get out the door, because as a student athlete, attendance protocol requires you to be on time in order to participate. This anxiousness and rapidness every morning leaves me anything but satisfied for the rest of my day, and I find myself being easily irritated through the mornings. This chaos is something that I can not control, as I do not come home previous nights from school until 6, and have hours of homework and normal night activities that follow. With these, I am not falling asleep until well after 10 and not getting the healthy amount of sleep that I should. By changing the protocol or routine of public school systems, students can have easier mornings and more positives daily lifestyles.