How do you do it ?

Timshel_

People condition themselves to whatever they want, then justify it or make excuses. I've learned over time, if you want to do more in life you gotta give up something somewhere, and time/sleep is an easy one. Most people sleep WAY more than they need to (just like we eat more than we really need to). To be more dynamic and get more done, sleep an hour less each night to stay up later or get up earlier. Make that hour productive, not just sitting around.

Just_J_Now

Timshel_ wrote: »

People condition themselves to whatever they want, then justify it or make excuses. I've learned over time, if you want to do more in life you gotta give up something somewhere, and time/sleep is an easy one. Most people sleep WAY more than they need to (just like we eat more than we really need to). To be more dynamic and get more done, sleep an hour less each night to stay up later or get up earlier. Make that hour productive, not just sitting around.

Totally! People make time for the things that are important or matter to them.

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Avocado_Angel wrote: »

I currently think I perform best with 8 hours. I can deal totally with 7 1/2 maybe 7. But I wonder if I can actually cope on 6 hours? Something I might try out would defo add more hours to my day.

People mentally precondition themselves so much in their lives. We all tell ourselves things instead of actually seeing how they go. How many times do you see people say, "OMG I only got 5 hours of sleep and I am going to be a wreck at work!". Honestly, if they just figured they might get a bit sleepy but kept busy it wouldn't be half as big of a deal.

That said, I have sleep issues. I run on 4-6 hours of sleep no problem. I've had to condition myself to be used to it and not focus on being tired sometimes.

HoneyBadger302

I cannot operate on less than 8-9 hours of sleep a night, other than on occasion. I have tried. It does not end well. I have been this way since I was a kid, and many times I have attempted to get by with a little less. Doesn't wok out.

But, because of that, I have to just make it a part of my routine. I don't get "dolled up" per say, but I do something with my hair and do makeup and dress decent most days. No fake lashes or that kind of thing, but I do my whole face.

My routine is:
4:30 Alarm goes off, make bed, roll into gym clothes, get to gym.
5-7am: Workout
Head home, shower, get ready for work, be at the train by ~8am
8:30(ish): Be logged in and working
I tend to not really take a lunch break - I will go grab my food and eat it fairly quickly to avoid wasting an hour of my day on a "lunch break."
4:30 or 5: Head home
Cook dinner, eat (catch up on a show or two during dinner), play some video games or do other race-training
8pm(ish) Head to bed, read book for a bit, go to sleep.

Thankfully I get one day a week where I can telecommute which lets me get things like laundry and house cleaning and maybe even some errands done (this is the one day I WILL take a lunch break since I can get to the grocery store or something in that time).

I work weekends at a p/t gig, but don't go to the gym on weekends, so less of an issue on those days.

I think a lot of my minimal prep time is a) having a routine b) my makeup is all organized and I have easy go-to looks that I don't have to think about applying c) I don't cake make up on - my skin is pretty decent, so I just like to even things out and highlight other things, and eyes. Eyes are my big one. d) Same with hair - have some go to styles, especially if time is a crunch! A high, slick back pony can look very put together if you're in a time pinch (add a good ponytail extension if your hair is a bit short to look slick this way).

It helps if I set my outfit out the night before, but again, have some easy outfits that you don't have to think about ready to go! A simple dress that you slip on with a cute sport coat can look very professional and literally takes like 1 minute to put on

aeloine

I pack all my lunches and pick out my work clothes on Sundays, pre-load my coffee pot, and have only a couple of breakfasts I rotate through. I wake up ~7:30 am and am out the door by 8:15 at the latest. I shower at night, letting my hair air dry when I sleep. I do a pretty full (but very toned down) face of make up every day (SPF, serum, moisturizer, foundation, concealer, powder, bronzer, blush, brows, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, highlight, setting spray) and style my hair every day, albeit it some times IS up. I work in a corporate setting, so wear a blazer every day, but heels are only worn on occasion.

But I also work out at night. Working out in the morning puts me to sleep, even if I sleep in then work out... something about it just makes me pass out. So I shower at night after the gym.

You just get into a routine that works.

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KyleGrace8

Whether or not I look put together depends on the shift I'm working. If it's a morning shift it's a braid over the shoulder and concealer/powder/eyebrows/ light go to eye makeup and blush a little clear lip gloss. If I have a good 30-35 minutes I can have a full face with bolder eye colors and I have more finishing touches here and there. If it's a late shift catch me walking around the place like Beyonce.
I don't know how some women have such nice hair all of the time. I just can't be bothered with it most days. That braid is my best friend.

MsDollyDimple

Some days it’s a toss up between brushing my hair or brushing my teeth (teeth always win). Other days it’s full face, contoured and highlighted to the heavens. It’s safe to say, I’m consistently inconsistent.

PrincessTinyheart

lavinia_whateley_goals wrote: »

imo it helps to have a terrible self image like where you think you are super unattractive because it really fuels your ability to prioritize spending a few hours getting ready to face other people and the harsh unforgiving glare of the sun

This is me. Except, I feel there is no point in even trying to make myself look a little more acceptable. I'm homely as hell no matter how hard I work in my hair and face so there's not much motivation to try.

PrincessTinyheart

Aaaaand someone tripped the joker alarm

Gould118

It depends on the day of the week. On days I work 2 shows I'm up at 7am and I'm in boxing class at 9am for and an hour then weight training after that for another hour and a half. On shorter work days I have a 1 hour bootcamp class at 11:00 then another 1 hour weight session after that. I don't really worry about what I look like too much. As long as I'm wearing black clothing all is good :P I'm not trying to impress anyone at the gym or at work.

PrincessTinyheart

I admire women who can really pull it together but without looking like they put a lot of effort into it. They just show up looking all cute and stuff. On the few occasions that I've been able to make myself do it, I always look forced and overdone (at least to me).

seltzermint555

I have to be at work at 8 and I have practically zero commute (2 miles). I wake up at 6, spend an hour in the bathroom enjoying a hot bath & doing my skincare, makeup, hair, etc. I'm speedy with makeup even though I do full face daily. It takes less than 7 minutes. My hair is just chin-length but it's thick and I wash & blow dry it 3-4 times per week so that takes up a chunk of time, maybe 15 minutes some days. I am usually done by 7 or so, then I have breakfast & coffee with my husband, put on clothes, and go. I don't lay out clothing the night before but I mentally decide what to wear ahead of time and have pared down my wardrobe to stuff I honestly love so there are no mornings of putting on and discarding multiple outfits - I just get dressed.

Honestly even on Sundays when I don't have anything going on, it takes me about the same amount of time to bathe, put on moisturizer & lip balm, dry shampoo & style my hair and pick out "workout" or pajamas to throw on. It's like I cannot get ready in under 1 hour.

Disclaimer: No kids or pets to contend with.

seltzermint555

Avocado_Angel wrote: »

Lounmoun wrote: »

Maybe practice your makeup and hair on a non work days and see how long it takes you to get the look you want.
I'm pretty happy with basic that takes very little time.

Good idea. Think I'm needing to splash some cash on new make up I'm wearing stuff that's like 2 years old. Think I will watch some YouTube videos for makeup tips, I'm rubbish at makeup n hair.

Ipsy and similar beauty boxes/bags are a lot of fun. Not plugging for them here but I know they have helped me out a lot, to get out of that "2 year old makeup, same colors/products I've had since 2006" rut!

tulips_and_tea

I feel much more professional and accomplished when I'm put together and dressed up daily. I never leave the house undone, even on the weekends, but that's just a choice. Doesn't matter to me what others choose to do.

I shower and dry my hair at night after the gym so in the AM I get up @ 6:15 AM and am out the door by 7:00 AM. For face: moisturizer, eyeliner, mascara, lip pencil. I'll spritz some dry shampoo in my hair to give it some life and then style it with just my hands. Get dressed, grab lunch and gym bag (packed the night before) and I'm on my way.