{"id":39891,"date":"2019-11-12T08:11:22","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T13:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/?p=39891"},"modified":"2019-11-11T08:14:03","modified_gmt":"2019-11-11T13:14:03","slug":"3-hacks-on-surviving-9-am-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/2019\/11\/12\/3-hacks-on-surviving-9-am-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Hacks on Surviving 9 am Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"It\u2019s no surprise that 9:00 am classes are my least favourite. The commute is slower, the weather is gloomy and cold, and everyone is drained of energy. To make matters worse, my commute to campus is around an hour and a half, so I wake up at 6:30 am for my 9:00 am classes\u2026 which is not exactly enjoyable. Unfortunately, sometimes 9:00 am classes are inevitable because it could be the only time that classes run for a particular course, so I\u2019ve gathered a few hacks on how I survive these 9:00 am classes.\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nPrepare the day before: <\/strong>\r\n\r\nWaking up early means that I\u2019m super tired in the morning, so I don\u2019t want to be doing a bunch of things like packing my bag, making lunch, etc\u2026 To make these early mornings easier for me, I prepare everything I need for school the day before. This includes making my lunch, printing my notes, and packing my bag. Not only does this make my life easier, it also makes my morning routine quicker, which means that I can wake up a little bit later<\/em>\u00a0and squeeze in that extra 10 minutes of sleep (yes, it makes a huge difference).\r\n\r\nI also tend to skip breakfast so I can sleep in a little longer as well (my mom isn\u2019t crazy about this). Instead, I just buy a quick snack and a cup of coffee once I get to campus to fuel my day!\r\n\r\n
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coffee and a cookie to help fuel my day!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nSleep: <\/strong>\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s absolutely necessary for me to go to sleep early the day before my 9:00 am class. This can be hard to do sometimes because as a student, I\u2019m used to staying up late to study. But the night before my 9:00 am class, I usually just review my lecture notes really quickly, and then head to bed at 10:30\u2026 whatever work I need to get done, can wait until the next day because I simply cannot focus in class if I don\u2019t get enough sleep.\r\n\r\nTaking power naps throughout the day can also be helpful. I find that taking naps during my commute on the GO train is a nice way to make up for lost sleep. I\u2019ve also seen some students take naps in the library\u2026 that\u2019s also an option.\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nChanging my attitude: <\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe most important hack for me is to change my attitude! I like to trick myself into thinking that I actually like <\/em>to wake up early. I tell myself that I have more time in the day to use, and that I\u2019m more productive in the mornings. If I feel like I would rather be doing anything than attending my 9:00 am class, this negative attitude usually translates to the rest of my day. I find that developing a positive attitude really motivates me and helps me feel happier as a whole!\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAs classes begin again after reading week, it can be hard to get back into the rhythm of waking up early for classes. I hope everyone is able to get enough rest! \ud83d\ude42","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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