Don’t “Fall” Off – 4 Tips to Keep Mornings Consistent This Autumn

Written By Emily Bottegal, MS
 
 

Our weekday mornings can feel like we are racing against the clock.  Our goal, whether it's getting kids to the bus stop, making it to an appointment on time, or joining a conference call before introductions, hardly ever feels smooth sailing.  

Don’t let your mornings drop like the shedding trees- try incorporating some of these tips for a successful fall routine:

Make a List

Spend some time on a weekend thinking through the steps you take in your morning routine -- showering, brushing teeth, dressing, packing lunches, breakfast cleanup, packing backpacks etc. etc. Include things like charging your phone or laptop! Double check your calendar for unexpected events that may throw off your morning, and plan steps to prepare.

Act Ahead

Identify list items that can be done ahead and do them!  Unpack lunch boxes or sports bags right when you get home, and then repack it for the next event so it’s ready to go by the door. Shower before bed or lay out your clothes to avoid the morning decision.  Meal prep breakfasts so you can grab something on the go.  Charge electronics overnight even if you don’t think you need them. Communicate the schedule and expectations with your family members or roommates.

Create Landing Zones

Having a landing zone for keys, masks, bags, coats, airpods, etc. helps keep everyone organized and alleviates “missing shoe” events in the morning.  Set an alarm an hour before bedtime to have bags packed and ready by the door.  Create a checklist for the landing zone so everyone knows what belongs.

Use Tech as a Tool

Use alarms and reminders to keep you running on time throughout your morning routine. 

Morning routines are crucial and so personal to you and your family. Our coaches would love to help you talk through yours and help you establish a successful fall routine.

Emily Bottegal, MS

Ensuring students achieve academic, social/emotional, and personal success, Emily has a passion to empower students to succeed in and out of the classroom. Emily coaches from a strength-based approach and believes every individual has the ability to achieve success with the appropriate support and skills in place. She has dedicated her professional life to working with youth in school and community settings. 

Prior to joining the team, Emily worked as a School Site Coordinator and Home-Based Counselor in the Washington, DC area. In these roles, Emily engaged directly with students through individual counseling sessions and small group interventions focused on helping students meet personal goals relating to academics and managing emotions. Her direct experience helped her to understand the challenges individuals face both academically and personally, ultimately leading to her developing lessons around time management, scheduling, study skills, and organization. 

Most recently, Emily worked at a nonprofit, helping secure specialized instruction and support necessary to improve educational outcomes for low-income children with learning disabilities and developmental delays.

Emily has a Master’s degree in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.

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