How to spend effective university mornings

I wrote this little article for a media class last semester and I thought why not share it with you.

Waking up in the morning is probably the most difficult task of the day for students, especially if they are not waking up for a morning flight or day of ski.  

And since the whole day depend on the wake up, getting up 30 min before class and eating breakfast in the elevator are not a solution for an active university day. Here are some tips to spend an effective morning.

1. The Wake-up Time

The alarm is one of the main element in the wake up process. According to some researches, light is more effective than sound. For those who have issues getting out of bed, the best solution is the dawn-simulating alarm clocks that brighten the room as wake time approaches. And for those who like to wake up in a soft ambiance, music brings in positive morning vibes. 

2. Time in Bed

After waking up, students tend to stay in bed and extend the alarm for 5 more minutes before going back to sleep. This reaction occurs many times before the student breaks the alarm. The best solution in this case is to wake up from the first time and sit in bed during 15 min approximately. In this short period of time, students wake up slowly and start to get use to the idea of getting up. 

    3. Time to Work out?

Yes. According to Carla Habib Mourad, a community nutritionist, working out in the morning is the best moment to burn fat. Even simple stretching is useful to kick off an energetic day.

    4. Breakfast of Champions

“Diets”, “no appetite” and “not hungry” are no excuses for missing breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day. “Breakfast should be composed of carbohydrates like bread and cereals, daily products like milk or cheese, and vegetables,” said Mourad.

5. Have your Homework Ready

Most students tend to leave homework for the last minute - in the morning, of course. Under the stress of not submitting the work on time, most students are not satisfied of their final product. Having your homework ready in the evening will make your mornings peaceful and soothing instead of stressful and pressuring. 

    6. Stuck in Traffic

Avoiding traffic is almost impossible in the morning. The first thing to do is estimate the time it will take to get to the destination and leave on time. And while in the car, try to engage in relaxing activities such as listening to music, following daily news or reading a book - if you are not driving of course.