tips to get ready for work

Do as much as you can the night before!Pick out your outfit in the evening. I have a hook on the back of the bathroom door where I hang my complete outfit. My husband is still asleep in the am. So, it would be impossible to pick out clothes in the dark! I even lay out my shoes with the socks already inside. Pack your lunch the night before.Pick out your color cosmetics the night before. Now, everyone might not need to do this. But, I get so distracted digging through my eye shadows in the mornings. So, generally, I lay out a palette or some shadows that I know I want to use.Wash your hair in the evenings. This totally works for me. I shower after dinner and let my hair air dry about 90% while I relax at home. Right before bed I dry my hair the remaining 10% so that I dont go to bed with wet hair and my hair gets some style. This minimizes the damage to your hair as it limits heat application. And, it is such a good feeling for me to get into bed clean. So, no rush to dry your hair in the mornings. Make the coffee, I dont know about you wiil, but I cant live without my morning coffee, It is so worth it to make it ahead the night before and set the timer of the coffee pot. 6:00 comes too early in the morning, so having a hot pot ready when you wake up will help lure you out of bed. I also have a travel mug set out right next to the coffee maker so that I can drink one more cup on the way to work.

Some of my get ready tasks are done once a week! This really cuts time in the mornings:Ironing: I generally do any ironing for the week on Sundays. I pick out, generally what I want to wear that week and iron what needs to be ironed . I hang the outfits on hooks that I put up in my bedroom. The night before I just transfer one of those outfits from my bedroom hook to the one on the bathroom door. This may seem like a lot to do ahead of time, BUT, it makes getting dressed in the morning brainless and quick
Jewelry: Yes, I pick out my jewelry on a weekly basis. Sometimes I switch it up with a particular outfit. But, generally, what I pick out, I wear all week. I wear all silver jewelry or white gold, so everything matches. I have a little dish in my bathroom where I keep my jewelry of the week. So, when I get home from work and change into my comfy clothes, I just take of the days jewelry and lay it in the little dish for the next day. Easy-peasy! Lipgloss and Lipstick: While I love trying new colors and testing andreviewing new products , for general day-to-day looks I like to select a lip color and gloss that I can wear all week. I keep that in my purse and I apply in the morning either at a stoplight or at my desk in the morning. I also keep backups at work of lipstick and lipgloss. Those GWP items are great to keep in the desk drawer!

Grab and Go breakfast items: I love Greek Yogurt, Quaker Oatmeal Breakfast squares, and frozen egg and cheese bisquits for those super early mornings. On those days, I skip breakfast at home and either eat a breakfast bar in the car or heat up an egg biscuit at work to have while going through my morning emails. I referenced this in the tips above, but have a special little dish or jar in your bathroom for the primary purpose of setting your jewelry, eye shadows, or hair accessories in the night before. Minimizing your digging around for things in the morning will get you out the door faster Keep your makeup organized. I keep all mine in Stearlite drawers in my bathroom sorted by category , I get ready in the hallway bathroom. Keep morning facial cleanser, SPF, eye cream, serums, and moisturizers organized together. Frequently used products should be right at the front for quick application. Keep work bag and purse together on a hook either by the front door or somewhere convenient to grab and go Okay, I am going to sound like ahook fanatic but, we also have a key hook at our house that has all the car keys .

The first thing you should do upon hopping out of bed, is get the shower going. In many households, it takes several seconds for the waters temperature to reach acceptable levels. So why not use the extra warm up time to focus on other things? Furthermore the rising steam that will accumulate in the bathroom serves to rouse your senses and will also clear any stuffiness you have in your nasal passages.

This is the tricky part. Choosing an outfit to wear is perhaps the most time-consuming process of all. If you tend to make this part of your morning ritual, you may want to consider selecting your outfit ahead of time. Check the weather the night before so that you are prepared for whatever climate the day has to offer.it is assumed that you have no idea what to wear. In this instance, choose light fabrics that wrinkles will fall out of easily. Select neutral colors or basic solids that can be accessorized quickly and easily. Toss your outfit into the dryer for a few minutes. This way, your clothes will be ironed and warm after you have finished your shower

Smear on any daily facial masks,cleansers you might use, grab your toothbrush and head into the shower. First and foremost, you will save water since people tend to do these things separately. Experts have also agreed that five minute showers ultimately save many gallons of water. In any event, the steam will help accelerate your mini-facial. And brushing your teeth with hot water may seem icky; but scientists have shown that the hot water will soften the toothbrush bristles so that you dont hurt your gums. After your shower, slip into your ironed outfit. You find that this step might have just saved you an additional ten minutes.

Since you are really pressed for time, your make-up goal should be to appear fresh, not frazzled. Start by applying concealer.then apply foundation to the areas that need it most. Blend with fingers. Dust bronzer along cheeks and the bridge of the nose. Line lips with a neutral color, blot,then apply a sheer gloss. Finish with a quick coat of mascara. This easy make-up look will provide you with a healthy glow that doesnt look too made-up. The best part is that it will only take you about 2 minutes or less. Use any extra minutes or seconds to put on final touches and accessorize. Now you are ready to head out the door

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