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" If high school prepared me for anything, it was waking up 15 minutes before class and still getting there on time, not looking like I just rolled out of bed. Because I value every second of my sleep, even if I do go to bed late, I&amp;#039;ve come up with a few tips so that you can maximize your sleep time and increase your morning efficiency. A good morning starts with a good night routine. I make sure that I have at least a vague idea of what I will be wearing the next day. You don&amp;#039;t have to lay out your outfit the night before but at least know what you&amp;#039;ll be searching for when you hit the snooze button a few too many times. This leaves you with a good bulk of time to do your hair, makeup, and any other necessities. My hair is wavy so I usually don&amp;#039;t do anything to it when I wake up\u2014I save straightening and experimenting for days that I get up early. If my bedhead is absolutely horrific I&amp;#039;ll either braid my hair, pull it in a topknot, or pin down the offending strands and slap on a headband. Learning how to work with your hair allows you to spend less time on it without always resorting to clich\u00E9 ponytail or messy bun. For makeup on busy mornings I keep it minimal: moisturizer (always with SPF!), mascara over curled eyelashes, and blush. It can be a hassle to get to the dining hall for breakfast sometimes so I keep a bunch of granola bars and bananas in my room to grab before I head over to class. I have a Keurig in my room so I can make myself a cup of tea or coffee to go or to drink as I get ready. Don&amp;#039;t get dependent on caffeine though\u2014staying hydrated is more important than getting caffeinated in the morning so if you&amp;#039;re really running late, grab a filled reusable water bottle to sip throughout class. Drinking cold water will definitely keep you awake in your early lecture, unlike a hot drink that makes you feel like you are back in your room snuggled under the covers. I may stay in bed a long time in the morning but as soon as I get out I make sure that I move quickly to get to class in time and to wake my body up. You don&amp;#039;t have to wake up extremely early to be prepared for the day, and hopefully with these tips you&amp;#039;ll be able to work in a few more minutes of much-needed shut-eye. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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