Tell Us About Your Morning Routine and We'll Guess Your Life Expectancy

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Tell Us About Your Morning Routine and We'll Guess Your Life Expectancy
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About This Quiz

As Mary Poppins notes, "Well begun is half done." That means that if you start your day properly, thus beginning it well, then you're halfway towards doing a splendid job! It's actually truer than it sounds; if you get off to a running start, you can ensure that the bulk of your habits and choices are good ones, and minimize the portion of the day in which your weaker willpower allows you to sabotage your goals.

The key to a good morning routine is to get in a good breakfast, then figure out what your other priorities are. There are plenty of healthy options here. If you can get in some fresh air and exercise, that's ideal. If you can arrange your commute so that you aren't too stressed out, that's also a great way to boost your health. Taking care of a pet or children can slow you down, but it's also an opportunity for a moment of connection and caring that fills you with positive hormones like dopamine and oxytocin, and lowers the blood pressure.

Is your morning routine setting you up for a good long life, or is it robbing you of both a good day and a good old age? Let's find out!

What time does the alarm go off?
7.30 a.m.
6 a.m.
8 a.m.
I wake up whenever.
Who's the first person you see?
My beloved!
My kids
My pet
Just me
Do you brush your teeth before you exit the house?
I brush before I exit the master suite!
Of course!
Nearly always
Um ...

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What sort of exercise fills your morning?
I take a run with my Labrador.
I do some stretches with the kids.
I go "crick-crack" with my neck. Sometimes my boo helps.
I lumber downstairs.
Do you look at social media before work?
No. It's toxic.
Only once I am up and about.
Yes, briefly
Yes. I can't help it!
What's your source of news in the morning?
A paper
A legacy media outlet
A trashy gossipy outlet
I don't follow the news.

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If they're old enough, do your kids look after their own breakfast and clothing in the mornings?
Of course. They're old enough!
I don't have kids yet.
No, but they are very young.
They're not old enough.
Are you a morning shower person, or an evening shower person?
Morning!
It depends on the day.
Evening
I don't shower every day.
How would you feel about a nice invigorating morning jog?
Yes, please!
Every so often
Why would anyone do that?
LOL

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Who will annoy you most on the commute?
Nobody. I just walk with my dog.
Maybe someone will be mad at me on my bike, but I'll be gone before they can say a thing.
People who dawdle on the subway
Other drivers
Did you lay out your clothes the night before?
Yes, I planned for the whole week!
Yes
No, but I had an idea of what I'd wear.
Nobody does this.
What are the odds that you'll forget something when you leave the house?
I haven't in a long time.
Not high, and rarely something important
Not too terrible - I packed my bag last night.
I nearly always do.

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How long do you take over your hair and makeup?
20 minutes
10 minutes
Over 30 minutes
No time
What are the odds you'll cut something shaving?
Very low
Acceptable
Higher than I'd like
I usually do cut something.
What are the odds you'll say a curse word before you get out the door?
I don't really curse.
Pretty decent, but I won't be mad.
50/50
I haven't left the house without cursing in years.

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How long does it take your plumbing to give you hot water?
A few seconds
A minute or so
A few minutes
It depends on many factors.
When you wake up, are you looking forward to work?
Yes! I love my work!
Mostly, unless things are on a tight deadline.
Not really, but I don't hate it.
No, I'm nervous and dreading it.
How many times do you typically hit the snooze button?
I don't need an alarm. I just wake up early.
None
One or two
More than five

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Do you listen to any music in the mornings?
Yes! I have a playlist to get me active.
Yes, while in the shower
Not really
No, that will aggravate my headache.
What does a typical breakfast include?
Eggs and oatmeal
Cereal and yogurt
Juice and toast
Donuts and pain au chocolat
Will you leave any dirty dishes behind you when you head out?
Ew, no!
If I do, they will be in the sink or dishwasher.
Maybe one or two
Yes, from last night - or last week

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Do you get any natural light in the mornings?
Yes, my room faces east over my garden
Yes, once I get downstairs
Only once I am outside
No
How likely are you to do some stretches?
I do 15 minutes of yoga and meditation.
I do a few basic stretches.
I snap a few bits back into place.
No, I hurt too much.
Will you drink a glass of water in the morning?
I have one by the bed and it's the first thing I do.
I drink some before I go out.
I drink juice, which is the same thing, really.
I guess I should.

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Do you have a moment to just play or chat with your boo, kids or pet?
Yes, we have 15 minutes for that.
It's a bit rushed, but we try!
Not really, but we're friendly in passing.
LOL, no
When do you venture into your dreaded email inbox?
Not until I get to work
I glance over breakfast.
It's the first thing I look at.
I daren't look at it. I'm scared.
How often do you take a morning breakfast meeting for work?
Whenever I can - it's the best time to see people.
Every month or so
Rarely
I don't think people would like that.

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When you see people in the morning, how do you greet them?
I say hi, then leave them alone so as not to bother them.
I say hi and chat with them.
I nod at them.
I avoid eye contact.
Do you have a to-do list ready to go?
Yes, it's a weekly one.
Yes, a daily one.
No, but I make one in the morning.
LOL no
Be honest: did you make your bed?
Yes - before I left the room!
Yes, before I left the house.
I sort of chucked the comforter back into place.
Nope

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