My husband is really into the website lifehacker.com, and he sent me a link to a super interesting article. I've posted it below.
Whether you wake up every morning in an anxiety-driven frenzy or a sleep-deprived stupor, weblog LifeClever suggests de-stressing your mornings and getting more done by setting your watch to beep every night at 10 o'clock (or whatever time works for you), then getting started preparing for tomorrow. That means tackling everything from planning your breakfast and grinding your coffee beans to laying out your clothes and eying your calendar for important events the next day.
There are two main benefits to the 10 O'Clock rule. First, you're much more likely to take care of those end-of-night chores that sometimes get skipped, from washing the dishes to flossing, because you're tackling them before you've completely run out of steam. Second, you'll be much more likely to wake up on time, and have a pleasant morning.
I kind of already do the "ten o'clock" rule, except that I do it at about eight, before I settle down to read or watch a movie. I finish the dishes, brush my teeth, and put on my pajamas. That way I can really relax properly. Do any of you do any version of the "ten o'clock" rule?
If you want to see the article, and the resulting comments from readers, here's the link:
http://lifehacker.com/361414/increase-your-morning-productivity-with-the-10-oclock-rule
FAQs
Set your watch or your cell phone alarm to beep at 10 o'clock every night. Then, when your alarm goes off, get up immediately from whatever you're doing and do as much as you can to prepare for the following day. Prepare for bed by dressing, brushing, flossing, etc.
What does it mean to be at your 10 o clock? ›
your 10 o'clock: the person with whom you have an appointment at 10 o'clock idiom. "Brian : Bruno, your 10 o'clock has arrived for his first day of work - A Scottish gentleman, judging by the smell of him."
What is the clock rule class 10? ›
According to the Clock face rule we look at one face of a circular wire or coil through which a current is passing: i If the current around the face of the circular wire or coil flows in the clockwise direction then that face of the circular wire will be South pole S-pole.
What is the meaning of ten o clock? ›
The start of the eleventh hour of the day in both the 12-hour and the 24-hour clock; 10:00. Wiktionary.
What is the 12 o'clock rule? ›
If the exit you require is 12 o'clock or before you need the left hand lane. If the exit that you require is after 12 o'clock, you need the right hand lane. Unless any road markings or signs say differently.
What is the 7 o'clock rule? ›
Those who follow the "7 o'clock rule" believe that if you eat late at night, right before you sleep, all those calories won't be burned up, and will just be converted into fat. By preventing yourself from eating excessively late at night, you will avoid weight loss.
What is the meaning of by 10 o clock? ›
Noun. ten o'clock (uncountable) (In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the eleventh hour of the day; 10:00 a.m. (10:00).
What does 10 clock mean? ›
In the 12 hour system 10 o'clock morning is represented as 10 A.M. In the 12 hour system 10 o'clock evening is represented as 10 P.M. In the 24 hours system, 10 o'clock in the morning is represented as 10:00 whereas 10 o'clock in the evening is represented as 22:00.
What does 12 o'clock mean in slang? ›
(informal) A position straight ahead (horizontal clock orientation) or above (vertical clock orientation) (from the location of the 12 mark on a clock face) We've got a bogey at twelve o'clock (= "We've got a bogey straight in front of us").
What is the snow rule? ›
(i) SNOW Rule: SNOW rule states that if the current is flowing in an electric circuit from South to North direction and a magnetic compass is placed over the conducting wire, the needle of the compass deflects in the direction of West.
When an observer staring at the coil's face notices that the current is flowing in the anti-clockwise direction, the coil's face will act as the North Pole. Similarly, the face of the coil will act as the South Pole when the current is flowing in the clockwise direction.
What is the clock face rule statement? ›
The clock face rule states that looking at one face of a circular wire when current is flowing is: I) The round wire's face is the south pole when the current runs clockwise around it. ii) When the current around the circular wire travels counterclockwise, the wire's face becomes the north pole.
Why do we not say 13 o'clock? ›
We only use 'o'clock' for precise hours. You can say 'eight o'clock' at 08:00 but not at 08:01. We only use 'o'clock' when we are telling time using the 12-hour clock so English speakers would never say '13 o'clock'.
How do you use 10 o clock in a sentence? ›
You ` re to be at the Ambassador's, suite 205, tonight, ten o'clock. I'll go and have a permanent wave at ten o'clock on Saturday morning. Naturally, Patrick offered to drive her over and at about ten o'clock they left together.
What does 10 o clock before noon mean? ›
The 12-hour clock divides the 24-hour day into two periods. am stands for the Latin ante meridiem, translating to "before midday". This is the time before noon. pm stands for post meridiem or "after midday" – the time after noon.
What is the 5 o'clock rule? ›
Traditionally, drinking alcohol before 5 pm was considered a sign of alcohol abuse, ie, you were a drunk. So, if you really want a drink before 5 pm local time, well, it;s 5 pm somewhere.
What is the 6 o'clock rule? ›
It means, basically: Remember to look behind you. It comes originally from the idea of a pilot checking the six o'clock position, directly behind a plane or bomber.
What are the clock rules in the NFL? ›
Rules for the game clock. Upon kickoff, the clock is started when a member of the receiving team touches the ball, or, if the member of the receiving team touches the ball in their end zone, carries the ball out of the end zone. The clock is stopped when the down ends.
What is the 10 am rule? ›
Traders that follow the 10 a.m. rule think a stock's price trajectory is relatively set for the day by the end of that half-hour. For example, if a stock closed at $40 the previous day, opened at $42 the next, and reached $43 by 10 a.m., this would indicate that the stock is likely to remain above $42 by market close.
