Whether you’re naturally a night owl or an early bird, our schedules often require productivity in the early hours of the day. Your home design and organization choices can help to facilitate your productivity in fun ways each morning. If you want to streamline your mornings, these ideas can help energize and motivate you, even in the early hours.
Create a Tea or Coffee Station
If you can’t be productive without your coffee fix, a tea or coffee station is ideal. Designate a small area in your kitchen to store everything you need for your morning beverage. A small coffee mug rack, a shelf or countertop area for simple syrups, a spot for your favorite loose leaf teas or tea bags can make your morning cup o’ joe a great experience without going to an expensive cafe. Just be sure to pick a spot with an outlet for your coffee station, so you can put your coffee maker in the spot of honor.
Create a “Launch Pad” Near the Front Door
Set up a spot with hooks and trays for keys, sunglasses, wallets and other essential small items that you need for the day. This is an excellent spot to store coats, purses or backpacks and other daily essentials that you don’t want to forget during the morning rush. For added practicality, a small magnetic whiteboard or corkboard can be a big benefit to store any notes or vital mail that needs to be brought with you. This is especially helpful for families with school children who may have permission slips or other important paperwork that requires action.
Install a Smart Bulb or Wake-Up Light
A smart bulb or wake-up light can be set to gradually brighten at your specified time to mimic the sunrise. This is a gentle way to wake up, regardless of when true sunrise may fall compared to your morning routine.
Add Speakers Throughout the Home
Generic Bluetooth speakers, Google Homes or Amazon Alexas all can work well in your home on busy mornings. This allows you to broadcast an energizing morning playlist along with important information like the local weather forecast. For kids and families, a morning playlist can do more than elevate the mood. Strategic songs can help younger children differentiate timing and help them to know where they should be within their morning routine. For example, when a specific song comes on, it’s time to brush your teeth.
