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1. Upgrade your pillow with a silk pillowcase to keep your hair smooth and frizz-free — even if you toss and turn all night and hit the snooze button 17 times before quickly dashing into the office. People think you had time for a blowout when you woke up just 45 minutes ago.
2. Brew a mega-caffeinated coffee that actually tastes amazing to add some perk to your morning (literally). This brand, Banned Coffee, has the caffeine of four (4) cups' worth of coffee — in just ONE CUP.
3. Hitting the snooze button disrupts your REM sleep and makes you feel groggy all day — use a super loud alarm clock with *no snooze available* so you HAVE to get up and break the snooze button cycle.
4. Orrrrr ~shake things up~ by using an alarm that vibrates to truly wake you up. It has a ~12-volt~ bed shaker you can put under your mattress or pillow get your morning off to an *alert* start!
5. If sudden wake-ups leave you feeling tired and groggy all day, you can also make mornings less painful by setting an alarm clock that simulates sunrise so you wake up more naturally — even in the winter when you have to wake up in the dark.
6. Once you start forgoing the snooze button, you'll have time to chow down on an energizing breakfast toast to start your day RIGHT. We're talking combos like berries + basil + cream cheese, mango + lime + mozz, and chickpeas + tomato + fried egg. Y U M!
7. Jumpstart your day with a feeling of accomplishment by making your bed FIRST THING every day. That's right!! Every day.
Psst: Want to make making your bed easier? Try a set of bed bands that will keep your fitted sheets neatly tucked under your mattress, so you'll sleep more comfortably *and* be able to make your bed wayyyy faster in the morning.
8. Try a quick and simple morning yoga routine to get your blood flowing and your muscles stretched right away — you won't even *want* to get back into bed after this.
9. And trick the rest of your yoga class into thinking you're alert and your form is perfect with a nonslip mat printed with a guide to help you with your alignment.
10. Create a pump-up playlist for mornings that are more fun, then play it on a portable, waterproof Bluetooth speaker so you can even take it in the shower! Pro tip: if you use the same playlist every day, you can make sure you're running on schedule by using the music as a timer.
11. Boost your morning shower with an invigorating Burt's Bees body wash with citrus essential oils and ginger root extract for a scent that'll make you say "GOOD MORNING WORLD!"
12. And pop an aromatherapy fizzy in the shower; when the steam activates it, you'll get a whiff of citrusy essential oils, including lemon, orange, and grapefruit.
13. Dot on a nongreasy eye cream designed to help deflate your under eye bags, hydrate your delicate skin, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, thanks to a blend of aloe, rosehip seed oil, and vitamins C & E.
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
Promising review: "I have been using this daily for about eight months now. I am 60 years old. It reduced the puffiness and bags under my eyes. I am Sicilian and had dark circles. It has brightened up my eye area. I am very surprised as I have paid much more for eye creams that have done so much less. I recently had pre-cancerous cells removed at the bridge of my nose. After healing, I was left with a dark scar. The dermatologist told me that it would heal over time. Since I began to apply this eye cream, the mark has almost disappeared entirely. I shop constantly from Amazon. This is the first time that I have taken the time to write a review. That's how impressed I am with this product. If you decide to purchase this, you won't be sorry." —Lynda M.
14. And if you tend towards dark circles (me), the Mayo Clinic says applying cold compresses can help constrict the blood vessels. You can keep some under-eye patches in the fridge that will feel ahh-mazing.
15. Color correct those traitorous dark circles with an orange-toned Smashbox X Becca brightening corrector that cancels out blue or purple tones.
16. Speaking of which, top your color-corrector with a brightening concealer, like the cult-favorite Nars Radiant Creamy concealer, which has hydrating ingredients and ~light-diffusing technology~ that'll make you look like you slept in this morning.
17. Apply your brightening concealer (like the Nars option above!) in a triangle shape (not dots) for the best coverage. And it'll draw attention to the brightest part of your eyes!
18. Use nude liner on the waterline of your eyes (aka just inside your lower lashes) to make your eyes look bigger AND more awake. Win win!
19. If you're having a hard time finding time for breakfast in the morning, whip up a filling smoothie in a Nutribullet blender that mixes everything together right in a removable travel cup for on-the-go breakfasting with minimal effort. Plus a nice cold smoothie chockfull of fruits and veggies is such a refreshing way to start the day.
20. Not sure what smoothie to try? Might I suggest a "wake up" smoothie made with strong coffee, rolled oats, and frozen banana?
21. Put together a prioritized plan so you don't waste precious morning minutes thinking about what you're going to do from your comfy cozy bed...instead of actually jumping right in and ~doing it~.
22. Play with a cubic zirconia spinner ring in those boring, should-have-been-an-email meetings to help you stay focused. Idk about you, but that 3 p.m. doze is REAL.
23. Pop an adjustable laptop stand onto your desk at home or work to convert it into a standing desk — without shelling out the big bucks. When you're feeling groggy, or your eyes start to close and your head starts to bob, standing for a little bit might help!
24. If you didn't get a full night's rest, take smart naps — like a ~coffee nap~ to feel more rested and refreshed.
25. Take a power nap wherever you are with a handy infinity pillow you can use as a neck rest while traveling or for snoozing right on your desk.
26. Refresh yourself throughout the day with a Mario Badescu facial mist — if the cooling burst of hydration doesn't wake you (and your skin) up, the soothing green tea, cucumber, and peppermint scent might.
27. Make sure you're staying hydrated by keep track of your water intake. Using a gallon-size water bottle you don't have to keep refilling might help! It has markers on the side so you can stay on track through the day.
28. For a quick caffeine boost, snack happy on Awake chocolates, adorable (and tasty) bars to reenergize your afternoon — each chunk has the same amount of caffeine as quarter a cup of coffee!
29. And the best way to feel more awake? Sleep *better*! Check out our guide to things for anyone who's still awake at 3 a.m. for recommendations on products that'll actually help you get to sleep.
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