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HOW TO CREATE AN ENERGISING MORNING ROUTINE

WAKE UP EARLIER. Waking up early looks different for a lot of us, and i’m not going to reccomend waking up at 5am for a lot of us. Whatever time you wake up now, I would suggest waking up 30 minutes or so earlier and see how you feel. 

If you feel like you really need those 30 minutes to sleep, then use it sleeping. Whatever time makes you feel like you are at the best, is the perfect time for you. It does take some trial and error to find this time, but it’s worth it. 

Another thing, I generally wouldn’t suggest waking up past 10am. If you sleep in a little too much, you do become a bit sluggish during the first hours of your day, but whatever works for you. 

SUNLIGHT FIRST THING. Going outside, a hot girl walk or simply opening your windows to allow the sun to come in helps our body to become awake. Natural sunlight is a sign to our bodies that we need to start the day. 

This also promotes a healthy rise in cortisol to support our mood, focus and energy. This natural increase in cortisol helps with melatonin production in the evening, which improves the quality of your sleep.

Exposure to unnatural light can disrupt this rhythm, so it’s best to stay away from any devices and turn off of your lights before and after you wake up. Ideally, an hour after you wake up, should be spent device-free. (aside from alarms or setting habit tasks) 

NO PROCESSED, CAFFEINATED OR SUGARY FOODS, before you have a proper meal. When we eat these foods before a nutritious meal, it can lead to a spike in cortisol and blood sugar levels first thing in the morning, which leads to crashing in the afternoon after the spike goes down. 

When we eat after we wake up, it stabilises our blood sugar levels and replenishes ourselves after our fast. If need to be, meal prep the night before so you can have a quick and easy breakfast. As long as it properly fuels your body. 

GENTLE EXERCISES. You’ve just woken up, so you don’t want to rush your body into something too hardcore until you feel like you’re fully awake. Gentle exercises could mean stretching, a light walk or if you’re feeling a bit energised, pilates. 

SET INTENTIONS. Set the theme for how you want to feel at the start of the day, during and end. It doesn’t have to be something productive, but a feeling that you want to achieve and maximise and use that feeling in what you do. 

For ex. In the morning, I want to feel calm. During the day, I want to feel productive. At the end of the day, I want to feel accomplished. 

SHORT TO-DO LISTS! To-do lists that are more than 3 major tasks usually are unmanageable. While you can break down those 3 major tasks, try to avoid having more than 3 major tasks. 

If you do have more than 3, consider moving them into a different date if its not urgent or cutting that task completely if its not urgent and unimportant. How you assess the urgency and importance of your tasks is up to you, as you know what productivity means to you. 

Remember the basics as well, such as hydration, mindfullness, and at least one fun activity in the morning. Thank you so much for the support, even while I was a bit inactive <3

⋆𐙚₊˚⊹♡ pics from a (long) while ago !

these are left in my drafts for a long time now,, time to free them!

5/5-7/25

Ben really hectic but hopefully I’ll be able to post regularly now that finals are over

General:

Went to bar

Went to gym

Organic Chemistry:

Took the exam and ended with an A in the class and the lab!

Criminal Justice:

Took the final

Retook exam 2

(Grades unknown)

World Civ:

Turned in final project

(Grade unknown)

Forensic Analysis:

Took final

(Grade unknown for lecture and lab)

Music:

Took final, passed class with an A

Ate:

Pizza

Max and cheese

Mashed potatoes

5/4/25

I had a much better day after my sisters helped me during my mental breakdown yesterday. I was able to focus more on my finals after getting their help

General:

Did a mobility workout/yoga

Organic Chemistry:

Watched some more crash course videos

Got slightly burnt out taking notes so i stopped

World Civ:

Finished my final project

Music:

Finished my essay

Forensic Analysis:

Took a quiz

Ate:

Protein loaded tea

Happy meal 6 ct. nugget

Garlic cheesy bread from dominos

4/29-5/3/25

Been really hectic and draining prepping for finals and packing to move out, I’ll just list what I did today rather than today and days I forgot to post

General:

Ran

Went to art sale

Organic Chemistry:

Watched some crash course videos to prep for the final

Forensic Analysis:

Studied for final

Finished writing note card for final

Ate:

Protein loaded tea

Hot dog and slice of pizza

4/28/25

Overall good day, thinking about how I’m gonna pass these finals next week 😭

General

Went on a run

Got a new weighted animal

Studied A LOT

Organic chemistry

Started Quizlet for final

Completed last test of the semester

Criminal justice

Added more info to final Quizlet

World Civ

Completed last two modules

Took last quiz

Ate:

Protein loaded tea

Fried fish

Cheese pizza

Snacks

4/24-27/25

This semester has been very chaotic that i haven’t been posting regularly, but i fear i may die with finals coming up next week 💀

General:

Worked a lot

Greek week happened

Changed my workout/running schedule

Organic Chemistry

Watched Module 4 Lecture 4 video

Started prepping for ACS exam

Had my last lab of the semester

Forensic Analysis:

Started making Quizlet for final

Reviewed for final for the lab with this class

Criminal Justice:

Finished Quizlet for exam 2 retake

Started Quizlet for exam3/final

Music:

Completed concert review essay

Ate:

Bacon egg and cheese McGriddle meal from McDonald’s

Bacon cheese burger with fries

4/23/25

Today was a good and productive day, my sisters ceramics class collaborated with the dance class and we watched them dance, however I did get a parking citation 😂

Organic chemistry:

Did module 4 lecture 4 lecture video

Had last lab of the semester

World Civ:

Module 26 completed

Music:

Did quiz

Criminal Justice:

Started on final Quizlet

Ate:

Einstein all nighter with coffee

Egg salad with 5 eggs

Some random small snacks

4/22/25

Not to much happened today but I was really productive

General:

Work

Started packing my dorm for summer

Forensic Analysis

Wrote lab report

World Civ

Completed module 25

Completed quiz

Ate:

Part of a canes 3 finger combo

Cereal

Todays run (4/21/25):

Total distance: 1.58 miles

Avg pace: 13:34/mile

Total time: 21:29 min

Goal pace: 1.5 miles in 12:50

4/14-21/25

Been really busy and kinda burnt out honestly, I can’t wait for summer break 😂. The conference was great though! Some of the info was kinda depressing but it was really cool over all.

General:

Educational conference for Forensics

Celebrated Easter with my family (I got an ice chest)

Started prepping for finals in 2 weeks

Went on a run

Greek Week pep rally

Forensic Analysis

Started transferring notes to an easier way to find them when I get my finals study guide

Criminal Justice:

Completed Quizlet for the exam I’m retaking

World Civ:

Completed module 23

Completed module 24

Took quiz

Ate (today):

Bacon egg cheese bagel with iced vanilla late

Double sonic smasher with a Diet Coke

Chili cheese fries

Are you in a sorority

Yes I am

4/9-13/25

Didn’t do to much since it was initiation week for my sorority this past weekend so this won’t be much of an update but I do have an educational conference tomorrow attend on campus this week! It’s the yearly MDIAI educational conference and being held at my college campus so I’ll keep yall updated!

General:

Initiation

Cleaned my room

Recruitment workshop

MDIAI Student Social

Internship:

Got my schedule worked out and only have to work one month during summer break!

Ate:

Sicilian Panini and BBQ Baked potato chips

Cheese pizza

4/9/25

Really productive day

General:

Put my new dino and cardinal in the kiln for glaze firing

FSS meeting, talked about educational Conference ce next week I'm going to (ill try and take pics)

Organic Chemistry:

Had lab

Took exam

Forensic analysis:

Started on post lab

Completed extra credit assignment

Criminal Justice:

Learned I can re take the exam I took last week I failed

Ate:

All nighter bagel

Medium dirty iced chai

Chick fil a 8 ct nuggs with fries

4/8/25

It was a good day, not to stressful but not to boring either

General:

Went to work

Read several chapters of my book

Organic Chemistry:

Completed post lab

Completed pre lab

Ate:

Bacon egg and cheese sandwich

Popeyes

Chilis nachos

2 garlic toasts

4/7/25

Pretty busy day over all but I got to see my friends which helped

General:

Glazed my cardinal and new Dino

Organic Chemistry:

Finished M4L2 video

Actually went to class

Forensic Analysis:

Reviewed test, 60/100

World Civ:

Completed module 21

Completed test 3

Completed study guide

Ate:

All Nighter Sandwich from Einsteins

Mac and cheese

Crepes

Protein coffee

4/6/25

Had a really rough day honestly

General:

Went to mass

Went to work

Formal sorority chapter meeting

Ate:

Bacon egg and cheese mcgriddle

Chips and salsa

Crepes

3/31/25 - 4/5/25

Sorry for no updates recently, its been a busy life recently. But I’ve had an AMAZING weekend.

General:

Went to Nickelback yesterday!!!!!! I also saw my dream car on the way back!

Worked some shifts

Started utilizing the study rooms on campus more, I find they help a lot.

Missed out on my sorority formal but it was worth it to see nickelback.

Organic Chemistry:

Watched M4L1 and M4L2 videos

Completed lab work

Completed Pre lab

World Civ:

Completed 2 modules

Completed a primary source project

Music:

Wrote Critical Thinking Essay 3

Forensic Analysis:

Completed Quiz 3

Completed homework 3

Took exam 2

Completed lab work

Completed pre lab

Criminal Justice:

Set up study guide for exam 2 Monday

Internship:

Psych test

Ate (today):

Biscuits and gravy

Oreo cheesecake

Meat sauce and spaghetti

(Here’s an Arlo pic :))

3/27-30/25

Lifers been hectic I apologize for no updates

General:

Sorority 40th anniversary was the whole weekend

Work

Music:

Write essay

Forensic Analysis:

Lab

Idk what I ate tbh

3/26/25

Pretty busy day over all between classes, a meeting, and homework

General:

Forensic Science Society meeting

Hijacked sister’s ceramics class again (new Dino, cardinal, and coaster are not fired yet)

Learned ankles bleed a lot when nicked

Organic Chemistry:

Watched Module 3 lecture 4 video

Completed Exam 3 (got over 100)

Had lab

Forensic Analysis:

Wrote pre lab

World Civ:

Completed Final Project Draft 2

Ate:

Mozzarella sticks

Idk some pasta or something with cheesy garlic bread my mom made

3/25/25

Had no classes today but did have work and other things to do.

General:

Went to work

Got stuff to buff out scratches on my car

Learned Arlo likes to hide in his volcano in his tank when the bubbler is off

Went to doctor cause I spit up a blood clot (is apparently uncommon but normal after getting tonsils out)

Organic Chemistry:

Write pre lab for tomorrow

World Civ:

Finished module 17

Completed module 18

Ate:

Bacon egg cheese sandwich from Starbucks

Home made teriyaki chicken

3/24/25

Only went to one class today but had a really good day today :)

General:

Woke up early enough to eat breakfast

Helped cook dinner

Hijacked friends ceramics class again (forgot to take photos of:) new Dino for dashboard of car, cardinal for my mom, moon themed coaster

Organic Chemistry:

Watched lecture video

Forensic Analysis:

Class was cancelled

World Civ:

Did all textbook readings and text quizzes

3/4 videos

Ate:

Bacon egg and cheese McGriddle meal

Chicken cutlet with sweet potato cubes

Small snacks (I don’t remember what)

3/23/25

Not to much today tbh.

General:

Watched mass online

Went to work

Meal prepped

Cooked dinner for the week (teriyaki chicken with rice)

Ate:

Protein shake

Canes

3/19-22/25

Sorry life’s been hectic and I’ve been exhausted. Just finished my internship test and got a confirmation that I have the internship this summer!

General:

Went to work

Panhellenic Preview

Organic Chemistry:

Wrote 2 lab reports

Wrote pre lab

Watched lecture video

Forensic Analysis:

Wrote lab report

Took midterm

World Civ:

Did 2 modules

Took quiz

Music:

Took quiz

Internship:

Will be scheduling psych evaluation and my schedule in the next few weeks

Took test

3/17 & 18/25

Forgot to make a post yesterday due to being busy.

General:

Built my dream car as a lego set

Hijacked sisters ceramics class again

Sorority philanthropy event

Organic Chemistry:

Started 2 post labs

Started this weeks pre lab

World Civ:

Worked on class work

Ate:

Protein shake

Homemade fried chicken with mashed potatoes and corn

Chicken alfredo

McDonald's chicken nuggets

Pumpkin bread

3/16/25

Overall not productive day I think.

General:

Went to mass (had to skip sorority chapter meeting bu it was the only time I could make it)

Sorority recruitment workshop

World Civ:

Completed (simply opened) textbook readings

Completed (used grok) the quizzes for the readings

Ate:

Canes toast and fries

Mac and cheese

Pudding

3/15/25

Didn't do much due to the horrendous weather.

General:

Drove back to campus

Music:

Wrote essay

Ate:

Protein shake

Mac and cheese

Soup/pasta thing

3/14/25

Went to lab and drive back home for post op appointment, also had to reschedule my internship test due to horrible weather tomorrow.

General:

Drove home for post op (should be eating normally by Monday)

Forensic Analysis:

Went to lab and did paper chromatography tests

Internship:

Rescheduled test for next Saturday

Ate:

Milkshake

Protein loaded tea

3/13/25

Nothing much for today, just went to work and had a meeting

Schedule:

Work 2pm-7pm

Recruitment Team meeting (I'm in a sorority) 7pm-8pm

Help my sister with an an assignment

General:

Went to work

Meeting right after

Got “interviewed” by my older sister for and assignment

Organic Chemistry:

Watched another lecture video due to missing class

Ate:

2 bowls mraft mac and cheese

1 side of mac and cheese from chilis