Eight Ways To Wake Up With A Smile On Weekdays (PICTURES)

Wake Up With A Smile
|

In order to get the most out of the day, it's important to get off to a good start.

From misplaced keys to realising there's no milk in the fridge, stressful mornings can affect us for the rest of the day.

Having had our fair share of manic mornings here at HuffPost UK Lifestyle, we decided to dedicate this 'weekly wellbeing' segment to helping you start the day as you mean to go on.

HuffPost Home have pulled together a list of eight things to do before you hit the sack to help the mornings run a little smoother.

Let us know if these tips would help you wake up on the right side of the bed

Things To Do Before Bed
Pack Your Keys(01 of08)
Open Image Modal
It's almost comical how many times we leave the home without our keys or how long we spend looking for them in the morning. Avoid this stress by taking the time at night to throw them in your or place them in a spot you remember. (credit:Shutterstock)
Do The Dishes(02 of08)
Open Image Modal
When you come home so late from work and just put together a quick meal, the last thing you want to do is the dishes. But trust us, you'll be happy you cleaned them at night when there isn't a dirty pile staring at you the next morning. (credit:Shutterstock)
Set The Table For Breakfast(03 of08)
Open Image Modal
This is especially important if you have children. Making sure the breakfast table is in order the night before will allow you to have more time to catch up with the kids or your morning emails without having to search for anything. (credit:Shutterstock)
Prepare Your Outfit(04 of08)
Open Image Modal
We're talking right down to your shoes and socks. Figuring out your outfit at night will take the anxiety out of searching endlessly for something to wear and you won't be rushing -- so you'll always look fabulous. (credit:Shutterstock)
Charge Electronics(05 of08)
Open Image Modal
In this day in age, you really can't afford to be caught with a dead cellphone or laptop. And as much as we like to unplug, we know how stressful it is when you have to answer an email and your phone just dies. All you have to do is make sure they're charging at night and you're sure to be good for the morning. (credit:Shutterstock)
Write Your To-Do List(06 of08)
Open Image Modal
Just catch your breath for a couple of minutes and spend a few moments thinking about what you have to do the next day. Then write it all down and leave the list in a spot that you'll remember so you don't leave the house without it. This will help you with grocery shopping, dinner plans, friends' birthdays and everything else you don't want to forget. (credit:Shutterstock)
Make Lunch(07 of08)
Open Image Modal
Not only is it super expensive to buy your lunch everyday, but it can also be really unhealthy, which can lead to guilt, and of course... stress. Prepare your lunch at night using leftovers from dinner and you'll save time, money and calories. (credit:Shutterstock)
Check The Weather (08 of08)
Open Image Modal
Being unprepared for anything can be a big stressor, but particularly not being ready for the weather can cause transportation delays and wardrobe malfunctions that can be avoided by simply checking the boob tube in advance. (credit:Photo by Amy Gurth. )