For most people, mornings are a hectic rush to get dressed, pack up, and head out for the day. If you have children, the morning becomes that much busier as you attempt to get yourself ready while herding everyone else along as well. Yet by making a few changes to your routine, you can easily find ways to save time in the morning and start your day out right. Here are a few tips from us at Sears Imported Autos.

Start Getting Ready the Night Before

The less you have to do in the morning, the easier it will be to make it out the door. Simplify your morning by getting as much done as possible the night before. Lay out your clothes, pack school lunches, and gather up everything you'll need for school or work. Put the things you need near the door, including your car keys and cell phone.

Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Staying up late at night will only make it harder to wake up the next day. If you want to save time in the morning, plan to get a good night’s sleep. Another tip to make waking up easier: break the snooze button habit. It may seem like a good idea when you're half-asleep, but those few extra minutes will leave you scrambling once you do finally crawl out of bed.

Simplify an Early Workout

If you plan to work out in the morning, you may be able to trim down your routine by trying out a more efficient routine. Interval training is thought to burn up to four times the fat as standard cardio training, for example. A kettlebell routine can combine strength training and cardio in one calorie-blasting workout. Look into new options for a quick morning routine that still meets your fitness needs.

Multitask Your Morning

There are several steps you can take to multitask your morning. If you have a coffee maker with a timer, set it to start brewing while you're working out or before you start your shower. After your shower, letting your hair partially dry while you eat breakfast and get dressed will make it faster to blow dry and style it. 

Stock Convenient Breakfast Items

Instead of skipping breakfast, save time in the morning by stocking up on convenient morning foods. Fresh fruit, yogurt and cereal combine to make a healthy breakfast parfait. Frozen meals let you enjoy a hot breakfast without spending time cooking from scratch. With these little tim-savers, you can free up some of your morning while still getting a healthy start to your day.