A college student is a special kind of human being and here is why: along with fun and adventures they experience, nightlife they enjoy, parities they dance and drink away, and the countries they explore, the burden of responsibility, study, side job, and never-ending assignments can cause great shifts of the daily schedule and oppress sufficiently. And then comes the morning - the favorite part of the day of every early riser. As the world functions by their rules, we need to adjust and take the utmost of it.

In most cases, the way you begin your morning often can tell you what kind of day you’re going to have. If you spent the night studying and struggling with home tasks, the last thing you are going to think about after waking up is to follow morning habits and special rituals that will charge you with energy and good temper. But what if to look at the morning time like a chance to make your day better and more productive? In fact, successful students often adopt various morning habits that help them to improve their academic performance and overall feeling.

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   Try to wake up more or less at the same time.

It may sound hard for those who one day party, one sleep like a log, and the other day study or work late, but the regular schedule is something that will make you feel fresh and cheerful. This means you need to learn to wake up at the comparably same time. The thing is our body gets adjusted to systematic actions and then performs them with less stress and effort. So even if you don’t have enough sleep, it will be much easier to get up as you will have a habit.

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   Keep your alarm clock on the other side of the room.

This strategy will help the guys who find getting out of the bad quite challenging. When you’re lying in bed cuddly and warm, you need to try a little harder to leave your comfort zone. But the continuous and sometimes annoying sound of your alarm clock from the other side of the room will leave you no other choice but get up and start your day. For this process to be more pleasant, choose the sound you like because you don’t want to feel as if you got out on the wrong side of the bed. Good energy will keep your spirits high, which is crucial for performing different activities.

Note: this method is not really suitable for heavy sleepers as they risk missing the alarm clock and be late. Don’t try it if you are the one.

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   Get moving to light your day.

It may be applied not only to running. Whatever type of sport or activity you like is great to do in the morning as it makes our brain work better. Are you fond of swimming? Don’t forget to bring your swim cap to keep your hair dry before classes! Are you a keen dancer? Put the headphones on so as not to wake your neighbors! This is not only about the movement itself but more of the starting the day with the things you enjoy.

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   Plan your day ahead.

The concept of ‘successful student’ includes, among other things, the ability to stay organized and accomplish things on time. Nothing but planning can help to achieve that. Whether you keep your tasks listed in your planner or create to-do lists in your mobile app, it's better to tackle it in advance.

Here are two reasons why it may work better. First, as you compile your chores beforehand, there is less chance that you are going to miss something, and you will have plenty of time to add more points. And second, you will have more time in the morning to devote to some other activities, but scribbling to-do lists yet being half-asleep.

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   Healthy breakfast and hydration make a perfect combination!

Along with sleep and sport, there is one more important source of energy that affects your overall feeling. Yes, we are talking about food and, in particular, about breakfast. It is considered to be the most important meal of the day, so as long as it is healthy, nutritious, and filling, you will take the strength and energy out of it. You may have it sweet or salty according to your taste, but most importantly should NOT skip it.

The same goes for hydration: here is no point to enumerate all positive improvements that water drinking leads to as well as its deficiency may cause serious problems. A glass of water in the morning will help you to detox your body and boost your immune system. The formula is simple: strong health equals great performance.

Conclusion

It’s by far not the full list of cool habits that can make your morning a lovely part of the day. If you choose one or several of these options, you not only form positive habits but get a deeper understanding of how doing something new and enjoyable may enhance your productivity, boost your brain capabilities, and lighten your mood.