Top 10 Tricks to Beat the Cold and Make it to College On Time

1. Soothing alarm: Choose some great music for your alarm, not a rude beep or ring, which can be jarring on the nerves. Choose the most soothing, melodious one. It will ensure you wake up happy

2. Run straight for the washroom: Once you’re up, the best way to get wide awake is to rush to the loo and get the toothbrush out. Every thought of sleep is banished once you get a taste of your minty-fresh toothpaste and try out your best smile in the mirror

3. The hotter the better: Hot water means an invigorating bath. The last vestiges of sleep clouding your mind will vanish. A loofah and a nicely perfumed body wash should gear you up for a great day ahead

4. Switch on that blower: Keep the blower on in your room when you pop into the shower. Your room will be warm and comforting once you get out and start to dress

5. Get the kettle whistling: An electric kettle can be great for coffee and tea. You just need to have a tin of cocoa handy for the hot chocolate drink

6. Some eggs and hot, crunchy toast? Hot buttered toast or juices are easy to make. Make sure the breakfast is nutritious enough – and take pride in the fact that you can put it together yourself without waking up your mom early

7. Keep the woollies ready: Your clothes should be kept ready at night. Pull on the thermals, scarf, pullover and jacket, and go, go, go

8. What about a good pair of walking shoes? There’s nothing like a brisk walk once you’re out of the house

9. Grab that paper: Carry the newspaper with you. If you’re taking the Metro or bus, catch up with the news on the way

10. Take that train or bus: Save petrol, save the earth. Public transport is the answer to most problems like traffic jams.

Source: HT Education