To make them, take a serving of raw oats and add water or milk (milk substitutes work fine), and then a pinch of salt. Now, you’re free to add in whatever toppings you want! Just remember that everything will soak up some liquid, so save toppings you want fresh for the morning, like cereal or nuts. Stick it in the fridge overnight, and by morning, it’ll be fluffy and flavorful. I personally like to add in a bit of espresso powder for a kick of caffeine and some cocoa powder, so that it tastes like a mocha. 

Want more inspiration? Here are some other ideas for your overnight oats.

Organization

As college students, laptops are almost like extensions of ourselves. And while they can be some of the most destructive tools (read: procrastination), with the right tools, our laptops can also help us keep our lives from going to shambles. 

Momentum is one such tool — it’s an extension for Google Chrome that sets your homepage to a lovely new picture each day, and let’s you jot down a quick to-do list. If you do a lot of work on your laptop or find it hard to stick with a written planner, you’ll find Momentum a wonderful addition to your routine.

Other little features include a motivational quote at the bottom and setting a “main focus” for each day. I like to take a few minutes each morning and quickly put down whatever comes to my mind for the day, and add on to it as I go about my day. It’s great to do on a Monday to set a positive tone for your day.

What do you think?

Are you willing to give up your leggings and try out this look? Did you find the breakfast and organization tips useful? Do think this series will be helpful for you? Let us know what we can do to help make your Mondays better!