The morning routine before work
Short answer: A good morning often starts the evening before. With your clothes laid out, a bed that is quick to make and sleepwear that is pleasant to get up in, the morning becomes calmer and you get out of the door without stress.
Prepare the evening before
Many mornings become hectic because too many decisions have to be made in a short time. Lay out your clothes in the evening, check the weather forecast and pack your bag. Then there is less to think about when the alarm goes off. It also leaves more time for breakfast and a quiet moment before the day begins. Five minutes of preparation in the evening can save half an hour of rushing in the morning.
Getting up in a cool house
In winter the house is often cool in the morning, especially if the heating is turned down overnight. That can make it hard to leave the duvet. Sleepwear that covers you makes the transition easier. Long sleeved pyjamas or a set with long legs keeps you warm for the first few minutes while you put the coffee on. See bamboo sleepwear for men for soft sleepwear that is pleasant to get up in.
Make the bed in a minute
A made bed makes the bedroom feel calmer and is nicer to come home to. It does not need to take long. Shake the duvet, lay it flat and straighten the pillows. A sheet that sits snugly around the mattress needs hardly any straightening. See bamboo fitted sheets, which stay secure at the corners and do not bunch up during the night.
Air the room while you get ready
Open the bedroom window while you shower or have breakfast. The night's moisture from breathing and sweating needs to get out, and fresh air makes the room nicer to come back to. Leave the duvet turned back for fifteen minutes before making the bed, so it can air too. Close the window before you leave so the room does not get too cold.
Breakfast and water
After a night's sleep the body needs fluid. A glass of water before your coffee is a good habit. Eat something filling so you are not hungry by mid morning. If you are short of time, breakfast can be prepared the night before. It is one of the simplest ways to make the morning calmer and more predictable.
Bedding through the week
Bedding stays fresher when it gets some air every morning. Change duvet covers and pillowcases every week or every other week, and keep a spare set ready so you can change without waiting for the wash. See bamboo envelope sheets if you would like a cover that is easy to put on the duvet, even on a busy morning.
Frequently asked questions
Should the bed be made straight away
It is better to let it air for fifteen minutes first, so the night's moisture can escape.
How can I make mornings less stressful
Prepare as much as possible the evening before: clothes, bag and ideally breakfast.
How often should bedding be changed
Every week or every other week is a good rhythm for most people.
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