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QUIZ: Are You A Morning Person?
Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful – AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH
AH, MORNINGS. WHILE we may know how we’d like them to be (full of calm mostly) chances are strong that they just don’t turn out that way – especially if you’re not a morning person.
From meltdowns over not finding keys to not having time for breakfast, lots of things can get in your way and stop you from getting out the door in a timely manner. So we want to know – are you a morning person? Let’s find out.
1. How many times do you snooze your alarm?
Just the once... or twice. Sometimes.
I set two alarms 10 minutes apart, but I don't snooze them
Never
I just keep snoozing... again and again and again...
2. What do you have for breakfast?
I grab something on my way in to eat at my desk
Whatever I can find in the house...
I'll make something in work - if I have time
Something nutritious and delicious
3. Do you have kids?
Yes - all under five years old
No
Yes - all under ten years old
Yes - a mix of ages
4. How much do you prepare the night before?
Not even a little
I have my keys by the door at least
Have my bag packed
Bag packed, clothes ready, lunch box packed. The whole nine yards
5. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
No time at all
Ages
It depends on the day
It takes what it takes, alright?
6. Have you ever gone out in mismatched clothes?
Eh, just the one time
Of course not
I haven't, but the kids definitely have...
I almost have but caught myself at the door
8. Which of these looks most like your breakfast table? (Be honest)
You scored out of !
Definitely a morning person
Lucky you. You're a zen being in the morning, with everything going your way and no mishaps.
You scored out of !
Almost a morning person
You're nearly a morning person with just the odd slip up. Keep up the good work.
You scored out of !
Kind of a morning person
You're not quite there yet, but you're definitely on the way to being a morning person. Well done.
You scored out of !
Definitely not a morning person
Oof, you're not a happy bunny in the mornings a'tall, a'tall. People probably know to steer clear for a bit.
Fancy winning €500? Course you do. Show us what a #RealMorning looks like for you and you could win big. There are three €500 prizes to be won. Simply tweet a photo of a ‘real morning’ in your house to @thejournal_ie with the hashtag #RealMorning or email us at competitions@thejournal.ie. Competition runs 16 May – 24 July. Terms and conditions apply. Good luck. Start your morning with Cheerios - they have no artificial colours or flavours, just whole grain and fibre, for a great start to your day.
