We have all been there, either as a child or as parents but we’ve all been there.

Your morning routine can have a huge effect on how you feel the rest of the day. Instead of getting out of bed earlier to do everything, family psychologist Kathleen Kendall-Tackett recommends trying the following tips to save time.

1. After dinner, prep breakfast food and make lunches for the following day. Have your kids lay out their clothes before going to bed.

2. Avoid last-minute surprises by asking your kids what items they will need for the following day’s activities. Have them gather everything together in the evening.

3. Keep spare school supplies accessible and in a designated area.

4. Set aside an area for each family member to place items they will take to work or school the next day. Have children check that they have everything the night before so they’re not looking for lost homework in the morning.

5. Have healthy, self-serve food on hand for breakfast.

6. Organize bathroom drawers and cabinets so you don’t have to search for the items you use every day.

Hope this helps create a better start to your day!