A Student’s Guide to Creating an Amazing Morning Routine

A well-structured morning routine can significantly impact your productivity, focus, and overall well-being as a student.

By establishing a consistent daily ritual, you can start your day feeling energised, motivated, and ready to take on whatever challenges come your way. 

Let’s explore some effective strategies to create an amazing morning routine that sets you up for success.

Wake Up Early and Avoid Hitting Snooze

Set a consistent wake-up time

Aim to wake up at the same time every day. As we have spoken about many times on improvcore.com, to get a great night sleep you need regularity.

Aim to wake up and go to sleep at regular times(even on weekends!).

Place your alarm away from your bed

This will force you to get up to turn it off. Additionally, it is far easier to press snooze and keep sleeping if you can easily reach your phone.

Avoid hitting snooze

Resist the temptation to snooze and get up immediately.

Incorporate Self-Care Practices

Start your day with gratitude

Practise gratitude journaling or meditation. This can keep you at peace even in the rushed and hectic school year.

Gratitude journaling can also reduce anxiety and enable you to write down your thoughts and feelings freely.

Exercise

Engage in physical activity to boost energy and mood.

Some great examples could be a quick run, walk or bike ride. Even doing some push ups or jumping jacks can allow your brain and body to waken and become more energised.

Healthy breakfast

Fuel your body with a nutritious breakfast. Some great breakfast ideas are: oatmeal, eggs, toast, even some cereals can be good for you.

Just make sure to avoid too sugary cereals or sugary options for breakfast because they will make you weaker and tired throughout the day.

Some other great practices are cold showers, which are great for waking you up and feeling great in the morning. Articles on cold showers will be made soon, so watch out!

Make sure to have a solid and personal hair care routine, make sure to smell good too with deoderant and perfume.

Create a Productive Workspace

Organise your study area

Keep your workspace clean and clutter-free. This can make your early morning work or journaling way more effective as you are not distracted.

One simple way to do this is to make your bed directly after waking up, this can give you some momentum and have a large impact on the overall look of your room.

Minimise distractions

Turn off notifications and create a focused environment.

Gather necessary materials

Ensure you have everything you need for your studies. Make sure you have everything packed and even your uniform(if you have one) ready the day before.

A great morning routine as a student ensures minimal stress and rush.

Plan Your Day Ahead

Create a to-do list

Prioritise tasks and set realistic goals for the school day. Set goals and check them every morning and evening, make sure to make SMART goals.

Review your schedule

Ensure you have a clear understanding of your commitments and check your classes for the day, also double check you do not forget any homework.

Some great ways to create a to-do list or schedule are on Google Calendar(and Google To-do), Notion, Todoist, Microsoft To-do and even a piece of paper.

Plan your meals

Prepare or plan your meals in advance to save time, especially breakfast and make your school lunch the day before to avoid a bad, rushed meal.

Some examples are freezing some oatmeal the night before or making similar meals every day.

Practice Mindfulness and Focus

Mindful breathing

Take deep breaths to calm your mind and reduce stress, this can be done before school to reduce anxiety(especially on exam days).

Mindfulness meditation

Focus on the present moment and let go of distractions.

3 great morning routine examples for students

Stay tuned for our in-progress free morning routine generator!

Conclusion

By establishing a solid morning routine, you can significantly improve your productivity, focus, and overall well-being as a student. 

Remember to experiment with different techniques and find what works best for you. With consistency and dedication, you can create a morning routine that sets you up for success throughout your day.