Tips to get ready for Work

1. Get up early, Take a quick morning shower if needed. .....

2. Get fully dressed, especially if you are going to work. Wear nice clothing. Do not wear house rags or dirty t-shirts. If you are a guy, consider wearing a nice black or white shirt with a tie, nice black pants with dark socks, and black shoes. If you are a lady, you should wear a dress with pants and pretty shoes. You can wear a t-shirt to work, but make sure the t-shirt has no stains. .....

Eat Something

3. Eat a good breakfast. Pop a piece of toast in the toaster and have at least three egg whites with your breakfast. Have a good breakfast with good carbs, good fats, and protein. The combination will keep you satisfied longer. A six ounce glass of orange juice is a good beverage to have with breakfast. However, it is full of sugar and should be drank in moderation. Oatmeal, cereal, or a banana are all good carbs to eat when you start your morning. .....

Brush Your Teeth After You Eat Breakfast

4. Brush them well. Take your time while brushing your teeth. There is no reason whatsoever to rush. .....

Brush Your Hair

5. You can not go to work if your hair is an enormous, static, mess. Brush your hair well, taking care to gently remove any knots or tangles in longer tresses. Do not rush. .....

Gather everything you need together

6. Gather your books, suitcases, or anything you need for work together, preferably the night before. Dont hurry, and make sure you have everything before you leave. .....

Plan Ahead

7. The night before your early gym sesh, pick out your outfit and have it perfectly laid out and ready for you. Everything you plan to wear , you do not want to waste your time searching for matching socks in the morning. .....

Run Around

8. If you can cut off a few minutes getting to and from the gym, do it. Instead of walking to the gym and starting your workout when you get there, do a warm up jog to get there and back. If your gym has a decent locker room, get in the habit of getting ready for work at the gym, it will save you a lot of time commuting back and forth from the gym, even if it is just a few blocks away. .....

Less is More

9. Of course it depends where you work and what you are expected to look like while there, but think of ways to simplify your beauty routine. With your makeup, do you really need to spend as much time as you currently do primping? Perhaps you can spend less time on your eyeliner and still look completely presentable for work. Im not suggesting you go bare faced to work, but,if you can get away with a lighter face, go for it, you will probably get co .....

Hair Time Savers

10. If you are used to blow drying and ironing your hair each morning, try a new look for morning gym days. If you are always fighting your curly hair, try to tame and embrace your natural hair. Quick tips as soon as you are out of the shower put in curling creme , and do not use a towel to dry it, use a t-shirt instead . Either let it air dry , or use a diffuser. If you are not going for the curly and wavy look, try a sock bun. When done correctly .....

General

11. 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 dist .....

Weekly Items

12. 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, .....

Other random tips

13. 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 jewe .....

Get The Shower Going

14. 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. .....

Wardrobe

15. 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. S .....

Multitask In The Shower

16. 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 s .....

Make up And Final Touches

17. 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 be .....

Update your wardrobe

18. Be prepared for an interview and buy appropriate clothing. Make sure to have a few options. Do your dress pants still fit? Are there stains on your shirt? Presentation is worth the effort. .....

Update your resume

19. Did you update your resume for your latest employment? Is it written in an acceptable format? Try a computer program or use an employment agency. A bad resume can cost you a job .....

Practice interview skills

20. Make a list of questions most employers will ask. Think of your answers before an interview. Research the logistics of the company and position you desire. Try a practice interview on friends .....

Find childcare

21. What will you do when you find employment? Do you have daycare for your children? Dont look for a sitter when you find a job. Have a childcare plan in place .....

Find transportation

22. Do you have your own vehicle? Will you be taking the bus? Is your spouse going to drive you to work? Can you get to your job if you start late at night? Find access to transportation .....

Try upgrading

23. Take your GED test or a first aid course. Dont let your certifications expire. Enroll in the latest computer course. Stay current and upgrade your skills .....

Find references

24. Are your references current or from your high school days? Is the contact numbers accurate? Change your references based on the job you desire. Tell your contacts employers may call .....

Health issues

25. Do you have medical issues that may stop you from working? Are your eyeglasses the right prescription? Have you been for a checkup with your doctor and dentist? Eliminate medical barriers .....

Financial Issues

26. Can you afford to pay rent? Do you have gas for your car? How will you put food on the table for your family? Access Employment Insurance, welfare and local supports. Take care of your basic needs .....

Legal Issues

27. Do you need a work permit? Do you have your SIN card? Are there bail or parole restrictions? Do you have proper ID? Are you licensed to drive? Eliminate legal issues .....