As many of us are on our way back to school/college/uni or starting a new step in our lives, moving up, I know that I can safely say that I have loved having my summer off. However, the thought of going back to a routine, waking up early and long days of using my brain, makes me feel slightly ill. Hopefully, these tips will help you to get back into a routine, as well as making it less of a chore to do!
Morning
Before you go to sleep, set multiple alarms, in case you fall back to sleep again, if you press snooze. Alternatively, put your phone or alarm type device on the opposite side of your room and then you will have to get up to turn it off, waking you up so you find it harder to go to sleep again.
Once you're up, wash your face and do your usual skin routine, this will brighten your skin, as well as waking you up even more.
Get dressed and do whatever else you would usually do, for example, makeup, hair or do last minute homework you forgot last night!
Then, have a glass of water, as well as your favourite morning beverage. Tea and coffee don't hydrate you as much as water does and it is good to start the day hydrated, so have some water as well. You will feel better for it! Again, it also wakes you up.
Depending on what time you have left, you could make a smoothie, pack your lunch, have some breakfast (a key pointer for the day) or make a hot beverage for those colder days.
If you are catching a mode of public transport, you should probably go and get that, missing it would not be helpful. If you walk, make sure you leave at a good time, so you don't stress from being late.
During the Day
Whilst you are in lessons, make sure you have a bottle of water with you so that you can stay hydrated throughout your lessons, because that way, you are able to concentrate more.
When having breaks, eat something that is going to give you energy and isn't too unhealthy. This will replenish your concentration levels and get you ready to go to your next lesson, prepared to learn.
At lunch, eat something because otherwise you will not feel well later and you will find it hard to concentrate. You could pack your own lunch, which would save money and give you more choice, but if not, go for something yummy but not too unhealthy!
At the end of the day, get you mode of transport home or go to an extracurricular club. Clubs are a good way to make friends and improve hobbies or start new ones!
In the Evening
After school/other education, you will probably have work to do, but if not, lucky you. However, if you are one of the many, start it as soon as you get home. This will mean you get it done quicker, which will give you more time in the evening and also make you more motivated to finish it.
When doing work, chunk it up (if you will)! This will make it a lot more manageable, as well as giving you a break. It is proven that you can only really concentrate and learn in 45-minute sessions, so there is not a lot of point trying to get it all done in one. Go make yourself a cuppa and have a biscuit or a piece of cake.
Once you have finished your work for the day, revision or homework, take a break to do something you enjoy. Go swimming, sing, play your instrument, read, write a blog post, go read the rest of the posts on this blog (cheeky promo). It is nice to do something you enjoy.
Before you go to bed, make sure you pack your bag for the next day. This will help you to save time in the morning, as well as making sure you don't forget anything! Pack your books, pens, pencils, revision guides and anything else you feel you need. It will make a difference, I can assure you!
Check your timetable for the next day, as well, to make sure you know what you have, when, and make sure you have everything.
Get a good nights sleep. This will improve your concentration during the day and make you feel so much better. There are many other benefits as well, of course, like making your skin glow and start to remove the Ikea bags under your eyes (which seems to be taking up an awful lot of concealer, for me?).
In summary, Get up when you wake up, keep hydrated and healthy, do your homework and sleep.
I hope these tips will help you to get back into a routine, even if many of us are still dreaming of summer and lying on a hot beach somewhere.
Until next time,
Katie xx
During the Day
Whilst you are in lessons, make sure you have a bottle of water with you so that you can stay hydrated throughout your lessons, because that way, you are able to concentrate more.
When having breaks, eat something that is going to give you energy and isn't too unhealthy. This will replenish your concentration levels and get you ready to go to your next lesson, prepared to learn.
At lunch, eat something because otherwise you will not feel well later and you will find it hard to concentrate. You could pack your own lunch, which would save money and give you more choice, but if not, go for something yummy but not too unhealthy!
At the end of the day, get you mode of transport home or go to an extracurricular club. Clubs are a good way to make friends and improve hobbies or start new ones!
In the Evening
After school/other education, you will probably have work to do, but if not, lucky you. However, if you are one of the many, start it as soon as you get home. This will mean you get it done quicker, which will give you more time in the evening and also make you more motivated to finish it.
When doing work, chunk it up (if you will)! This will make it a lot more manageable, as well as giving you a break. It is proven that you can only really concentrate and learn in 45-minute sessions, so there is not a lot of point trying to get it all done in one. Go make yourself a cuppa and have a biscuit or a piece of cake.
Once you have finished your work for the day, revision or homework, take a break to do something you enjoy. Go swimming, sing, play your instrument, read, write a blog post, go read the rest of the posts on this blog (cheeky promo). It is nice to do something you enjoy.
Before you go to bed, make sure you pack your bag for the next day. This will help you to save time in the morning, as well as making sure you don't forget anything! Pack your books, pens, pencils, revision guides and anything else you feel you need. It will make a difference, I can assure you!
Check your timetable for the next day, as well, to make sure you know what you have, when, and make sure you have everything.
Get a good nights sleep. This will improve your concentration during the day and make you feel so much better. There are many other benefits as well, of course, like making your skin glow and start to remove the Ikea bags under your eyes (which seems to be taking up an awful lot of concealer, for me?).
In summary, Get up when you wake up, keep hydrated and healthy, do your homework and sleep.
I hope these tips will help you to get back into a routine, even if many of us are still dreaming of summer and lying on a hot beach somewhere.
Until next time,
Katie xx
1 comments
I'm so bad a getting back into routine after such a long time off (nearly 2 months) definitely going to have to use these pointers xx
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