Waking Up Is Hard To Do...

It's been said that you can't buy happiness... but I think buying Starbucks in the morning comes pretty close.

It is not even 10 am and I have worked out, (yaaaay 6 am crossfit!) made breakfast, showered, got my 2 year old nephew out of bed, drove through Starbucks (the baristas know me = life goal accomplished) and made it to work.

Phewf. How do adults do this every day?

I seriously admire women who have children, yet still make time for other things in life, like work and working out. I can barely handle myself in the morning, much less myself + children.

Since graduating college, I am trying to get the work/life balance thing down. I'm also not a morning person, but over the last year, I've perfected my morning routine. Here are a few of my tips for surviving the am's.

Set multiple alarms. This is great for the mornings that your sheets grow arms and trap you. Bonus points for setting your alarms to a song that will actually get you out of bed. (I suggest "Move Shake Drop") 

If you can get into bed early enough the night before, get your workout over with in the morning! Your to-do list will pile on as the day goes, and your motivation for working off those love handles will slowly slip away. Our favorite kind of workout is crossfit. 

Make a quick breakfast that will help you power through the day: protein shake with chocolate protein powder, a banana, almond butter, and almond milk. 

Read a Proverb. There are 31 Proverbs! Perfect for one a day the entire month. Everyone could use a little bit of wisdom.

For a mid-morning snack, bring an apple and a boiled egg. Sugar and protein- a nice pick-me-up.

On the way to work, drive through Starbucks. Because every morning is made better by an Americano. Bonus points for picking up an extra for your co-worker. You never know when you might need a favor. It wouldn't hurt to start sowing seeds now. 

How do you survive the mornings? What are your tips for a good work/life balance? We'd love to hear! 

xo, The Attic