Surely it has happened to you at some time, especially some Monday or other. Either the alarm clock hasn’t gone off or you haven’t heard it, but the fact is that by the time you manage to open your eyes you realize that you should have left the house a long time ago. The way things are, you cannot afford to jeopardize your job and for that it is essential not to be late for work. But obviously you also don’t want to arrive in any way and have everyone realize that you have fallen asleep.
How to dress, what to have for breakfast…
Above all, you must prevent panic from taking over you. You may feel horrible because you are not usually a late person and you do not want your work to think that you are irresponsible. Above all, remember that it has happened to all of us at some point. But you have to keep a cool head to get ready in the shortest possible time.
Forget about skipping the shower because it is essential for you to feel good. You don’t need to be under water for half an hour, three minutes will suffice and, yes, today you don’t need to apply body cream, or anti-cellulite, or firming… Just for today.
Do not complicate yourself with clothes, take from your closet the white shirt and black pants and with those basic clothes you are sure to be right. Open the bag and put your moisturizing facial cream, foundation, mascara and lipstick in it. There is no time to choose the eye shadow this time. And don’t forget the hairbrush.
You don’t have to go to work without having breakfast either because nobody wants you to arrive exhausted, but it is true that today there is no time to make some toast or prepare your coffee. Have a glass of juice and grab a few cereal bars and some fruit.
Excuses for when you fall asleep
You already have everything you need and now you can run away. Eat the cereal bar while you take the keys and call the elevator, the rest of the breakfast you can eat at mid-morning. Take advantage of the elevator to put on your moisturizer and find the rest of your makeup in your bag.
Nothing happens because you put on makeup on the subway or on the bus, take a look from today and you will see how many people do it. Of course it is not the most comfortable, but for great evils, great remedies. In this way you will not be able to arrive at work on time but you will considerably reduce the delay. So use the rest of the stops along the way to find some coherent excuse.
If you have children, you are in luck because they are a perfect resource that no one dares to replicate. You can also use your pet who was in trouble and didn’t want to come home or your washing machine that has caused you a small domestic disaster. The key is to be convincing and natural, and above all, do not let yourself be defeated by catastrophizing, because what starts badly does not always end badly and today can also be a great day. Even if you fell asleep.