Struggling to Be a Morning Person as a Single Mom: Finding things that work
Mornings can feel like a battlefield when you are a single mom juggling two kids, a job, and a million responsibilities before the sun even rises. If you’re anything like me, waking up early feels unnatural, no matter how many times you promise yourself that tomorrow will be different. Instead, the alarm blares, and suddenly you are racing against time making breakfast, packing lunches, searching for that missing shoe (why is there always a missing shoe?), and trying to get everyone out the door without total chaos. The struggle is real, but over time, I have found small ways to make mornings less exhausting and more manageable. If you’re also trying to transition from a night owl to a functioning morning person, here are some tips that have actually helped. 1. Prep the Night Before I used to scoff at the idea of prepping ahead because I was too exhausted by bedtime. But even doing just a little prep the night before, like laying out clothes, packing lunches, and making sure backpac...