Like many of you, I am not a morning person. Paradoxically, I absolutely love the way early morning smells, looks, and feels in the spring and summer. If I’m awake, showered, dressed, and at work/coffee shop with my laptop and coffee before 7 AM, I feel like I can accomplish anything (and there’s a good reason).
But, the distance between your bed and your cup-o-joe can sometimes be daunting. I find that showering in the morning right after I wake up helps wake me up quite a bit. I’ve tried jogging in the morning, but I haven’t been able to do it regularly (and I’m out of shape, which doesn’t help). My wife and I recently purchased new bikes and have started riding again. She’s experimenting with taking a short ride in the morning. I might have to try that.
The only other routine I have developed is listening to “fast” music a little loud in my car during my commute. Currently, I’m wearing down a copy of Minutes to Midnight by Linkin Park. It helps keep me awake and focused during the boring 30 minute drive downtown. Plus, something about having a song in your head helps move the day along.
So, sleepyhead, how do you get ready for your day?
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