Be prepared.

Introduction

If you want to make your life run smoothly and reduce stress then being prepared is the key. These days, with everything from technology to health and fitness there are so many things that can go wrong or be affected by an unforeseen circumstance. So why not try making life easier for yourself?

If you know you will be out of the house all day, stick a bag on the side with everything you need for the day, that way in the morning, you can just grab and go.

A good way to ensure that you are prepared for anything is to stick a bag on the side with everything you need for the day. That way, in the morning, all you have to do is grab and go.

Once you've got your bag packed up, don't forget to pack:

Your phone and charger (if it's not already charged)
Your lunch (if it isn't already made)
A water bottle (you never know when you'll be thirsty!)

Get up earlier than you know you need to, then if anything does go wrong, at least you will have some spare time to deal with it.

The key to being prepared is to be ready for anything. I know it's hard, but try not to get too stressed out. Just remember that if you do have to get up earlier than usual, at least you'll have time on your hands (or in your head) to deal with any potential problems that may arise.

You'll be able to accomplish more in the morning because of all this extra time, and then by the evening, you'll relax knowing that everything is taken care of and under control.

If your not sure about something for example what shoes are good for work, get two pairs and wear them both on alternate days so by Friday night you will know which pair worked best so far.

If you're not sure about something for example what shoes are good for work, get two pairs and wear them both on alternate days so by Friday night you will know which pair worked best so far. This is a good way to find out what shoes are best for work and it will save you money in the long run!

Get your workout clothes set aside ready to go, if they are already laid out its one less thing to think about when your trying to get ready in the morning.

You will save time by not having to think about what you need and having it all set aside ready for a quick change when you are leaving for work or the gym.

Get all your food ready for the week. I do this one almost religiously because it makes my whole week run so much more smoothly. It takes less than an hour to go through 3-4 days worth of food prep and if I don't do it who knows what I might have been tempted by or worse still, my only option will be fast food.

The best way to spend Sunday night, in my opinion, is prepping your food for the week ahead.

This takes me less than an hour and it's so worth it! I do this every week without fail and it makes my whole week run so much more smoothly. It's great knowing exactly what you have on hand and not being tempted by other things when hunger strikes. This also means that if I don't do it who knows what I might have been tempted by or worse still, my only option will be fast food!

If your going to be eating out that night or cooking something special make sure you have everything you need before hand and that nothing can spoil. This means any shopping needed before hand should be done before Sunday night. Your not going to want to be stopping off at the supermarket when an evening at home is involved.

If you are going to be out of the house all day on Sunday, make sure that you have a bag ready with everything you need for the day. This will save time and stress when trying to get ready for work or school. If you are staying at home all day, make sure that you have everything that will be needed for the entire weekend (food and drinks).

Conclusion

Get your routine down pat and stick to it! Nothing can be more frustrating than having something go wrong when you've planned everything so perfectly. It's not easy but if you make a list before hand, rehearse what needs doing each day and make sure everything is in place then you will have fewer problems when trying out new things in life.