Have a nosy behind-the-scenes with Anteros vocalist, Laura Hayden - and her lovely dog, Frida, too.
9AM / MIDDAY
Pros to not having a 9-5: waking up late. I feel so lucky I get to wake up when it’s light outside and skip rush hour in London.
Cons to not having a 9-5: lack of discipline and balance. Because every day can be so different, it has taken me a long time to establish something of a routine in the mornings - especially the days where I work from home or when I’m on tour. These days my morning routine consists of three things: coffee, Frida and exercise.
Waking up to my dog Frida is the best start to my day. She looks a little like Yoda, she’s needy, and a little bit clumsy. She makes my heart explode one tail wag at a time. She’s with me pretty much all of the time, even on tour.
When I’m up, I make a latte bigger than my head (almond milk is my milk of choice) and switch on the news. BBC and Reuters are my news go-tos.
Once I feel a little more alive, I drag myself to the gym. I don’t like working out - but staying in shape is sort of a requirement if I want to perform high energy sets - and who doesn’t want a daily blast of endorphins?
If I’m on tour or out of time, I try and squeeze in about 20 minutes of yoga before getting on with my day.
