Most coffee makers have a timer that you can set to make them start brewing automatically at a specific time.

Bonavita coffee maker

If yours doesn’t have a timer, you can still get it ready by loading up the coffee and water, so all you have to do is hit the “start” button right after you wake up.

There’s nothing like taking a nice hot shower and knowing that fresh coffee is brewing in the kitchen. Mmm…

Tip #3: Defog your mirror fast.

Cold showers might be all the rage right now, but most of us prefer hot showers in the morning, which means your bathroom is going to get steamy, and the mirror is going to fog up.

The problem is that you usually need your mirror right when you get out of the shower – to shave and get on with your routine morning.

So before you jump in the shower, open a window (if you have one) and crack open the door. This will help let the steam out while you’re showering.

But if your mirror is still foggy, use your blow dryer to clear it up in seconds. Trust me: this works like a charm!

Speaking of shaving…

Tip #4: Use an electric shaver

Everyone has a preferred method of shaving and favorite type of razor, and I’m not trying to tell you that one method is better than another.

But no one can argue with the speed of an electric shaver.

Wahl 7061-900

Plus, electronic shaving technology has come so far that you can actually get a close, comfortable shave in minutes.

I actually haven’t used shaving cream or a cartridge razor in months, and my skin looks and feels better than ever.

I especially love the fact that you can get these shavers wet without frying their motors, and I love the nifty little slide out trimmers (perfect for cleaning up sideburns).

Tip #5: Master the “faux” shower

When there’s just no time for a shower, but your hair is a mess, do this instead:

Use a spray bottle or stick your head under the sink to wet your hair. Try to soak it down to the roots, then work it with your fingers as if you were washing out shampoo.