“Some people
jump out of bed in the morning, hit the ground running, and leave a trail of creative
thinking and focused accomplishment in their wake. And then there’re the rest
of us.”
Not a morning
person? Neither am I. One of the toughest
challenges I come across on a daily basis are my 8AM classes. It’s almost
impossible to go through college and/or university life without at least one
morning class no matter how much you try to avoid them. Who cares about whether
or not to be one of the “early birds that catches the worm” when everything is
perfect under the blanket? Unfortunately, as ADP students whose attendances are
taken into account, our success is measured by whether or not we make it to
morning classes.
Here
are some tips to get through the dreaded morning classes:
1.
Get yourself a Starbucks.
There’s no better way to stay awake in class than having a cup of Starbucks to keep the caffeine coming until the end of the lecture. Caramel Macchiato with double shots and extra caramel drizzle is definitely one of the must-try!
2.
Doodle!
According to lifehacker.com, it was said that doodling increases focus and recall. Feeling bored and falling asleep in morning classes? Grab a pen and a piece of scrap paper; doodle, and keep the brain on task.
3.
Chew a gum.
This is a suggestion from a senior who struggled a lot through morning classes. The act of chewing gum provides constant sensory input to the muscles in the jaw and ear thus helps us to concentrate better.
4.
Get dressed.
If you’re one of those people who like to go to class in your comfiest clothes, this is for you. Putting on your coziest sweatpants might feel great at the time, but it could make you guilty of the post 8AM class nap. Dressing smart will make you less likely to laze around for the rest of the day and helps you stay productive.
5. Never let the snooze button get the better of you.
Getting out of bed is always the toughest part. For those of you who have become best friends with your snooze button and press it as many times as possible to avoid the bleak reality of class, my advice to you would be to move your alarm from beside your bed. This forces you to actually get up to turn it off, whether you like it or not!
6.
Get refreshed.
A quick shower is the perfect thing to wake you up and make you feel refreshed. Your first thought is probably a nice hot shower, but cold showers are proven to be better for your health, energy levels and well-being. Basically, hot showers slow you down, so switch things up and give the cool shower a try!
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