how to create a morning routine

We all lead busy, fast-paced lives. It seems that the world constantly demands so much of our attention. From the chores in the house to full-time jobs, to having children, we never seem to catch a break. Finding some true stillness when the first streaks of sun rays hit the land, can be critical in our mental health. Our bodies were not meant to live in such a stressful place. This is why morning routines help us to set the tone for the rest of the day. It allows us to control our schedules, rather than having the day control us. We can only benefit from some slowed-down alone time.

Everyone is unique, therefore there is no one “correct” morning regime. Break that mold that TikTok has shoved down our faces as the ideal “THAT” girl. Morning rituals are not 3 hours consisting of pilates, green smoothies, and pristine white bed sheets. Do what works for YOU. And if you happen to sleep in on the weekends, don’t be so hard on yourself. Everyone’s routine is going to be different based on them. The following are suggestions, so take what you like and leave what you don’t.

benefits of a morning routine:

• self-disciple (the first action you do sets your tone for the rest of the day)
• provides you with structure 
• promotes better time management 
• calms morning anxiety because sitting in bed can make it worse
• you get a chance to sit with yourself before the day starts (it’s like the calm before the storm!! this may be the only stillness you experience throughout the day)

ayurvedic

1. rise before the sun.
2. take a few moments to recall your dreams and express your gratitude
3. rise from the bed and gently stretch your body
4. go to the bathroom to evacuate
5. splash your face with warm water six times
6. brush your teeth and scrape your tongue
7. swish coconut oil in your mouth while you’re getting ready and boiling water for tea
8. spit out the oil (IN GARBAGE NOT SINK), and rinse your mouth with warm water
9. drink your tea and meditate
10. practice yoga
11. eat a warming breakfast

millionaire’s morning routine

1. wake up at 5 am
2. workout
3. journal
4. meditate
5. read
6. eat a nutritious breakfast
7. do a cold plunge or take a cold shower

the miracle morning routine

before bed:

1. set intentions before bed
2. place alarm clock across the room
3. brush your teeth
4. drink a glass of water
5. pick out workout clothes for tomorrow and put to the side

in the morning (life SAVERS)

1. Silence
2. Affirmations
3. Visualizations
4. Exercise 
5. Read
6. Scribe (Write)

spiritual/ slow living

1. wake up and sunbathe naked outside
2. create, paint, flow
3. eat oats
4. yoga
5. hydrate 
6. take a bath 
7. skincare routine
8. read a book and journal

a routine for a longer morning

1. wake up and do a hygiene routine (brush teeth, skin care)
2. take in some herbs, supplements, MUDWTR, and a banana 
3. 10 minutes spent in silence and with the breath (this will promote deep self-communication)
4. 10 minutes of (stream of consciousness) journaling: just purge everything onto the paper that came through in the previous minutes of silence
5. continue to journal and write some positive things (ex: gratitude, inspiration, looking forward to that day)
6. 10 minutes of a morning yoga flow or chi gong while listening to an affirmations track in the background
7. visualization with music or guided visualization meditation (first, visualize how you want the day to go, then how you want life to go)
8. read 10 minutes or a full section of a nonfiction book and process it throughout the day
9. organize the day: set intentions, what to eat, and schedule something good for yourself (ex: meeting with a friend, walking in the park, etc)

(inspired by Leeor Alexandra’s channel)

my “routine”

This can shift depending on if my body needs more rest and how motivated I am.

1. wake up before 7 am
2. recall dreams
3. brush teeth
4. breathwork/meditate 
5. yoga

now let’s create one for you…

Don’t overthink it. Here are some key ingredients for you when you wake up to be the best version of yourself:

1. some form of stillness (could be drinking tea in silence or meditation or reading/some quiet time before the world demands your attention
2. need some sort of mindless movement (brush teeth, tidy room, wash dishes)
3. some sort of stretching/movement (2-minute walk, yoga flow)

Some important things to consider in a morning routine are how it makes YOU feel. Morning routines don’t need to be this 12-step rigid must-follow orderly task that you dread every morning. Fill your mornings with peace and silence, before the world demands your attention. You can sit in stillness, however you define this. It could mean looking out the window for 2 minutes or following along in a guided meditation. Having some sort of mindless movement in the morning will allow the body to naturally wake up. This could include making your bed, washing the dishes from the night before and feeling the warm water on your skin, or even tidying up a few things. This isn’t a 2 hour deep clean-brushing your teeth (cleaning yourself!!) will do the trick.

closing thoughts

The key is to stay off your phone for at least a half hour once you get up. If you are someone who gets up and checks their phone, start slow with this goal. Give yourself the peace before your day begins barking orders at you. The chaotic lives we lead are not good for our mental health and well-being. We have come on this planet as human BEINGS, not human DOINGS. Simply be with yourself in the brisk, dimly lit, soft mornings. These morning routines don’t need to be perfect every single day. If you need to sleep in on the weekends, honor your body’s ask in doing so. The most important note to take away from this is to create something that will work for you. When you prioritize self-care, you show up for those you love as the best version of yourself.

much love, peace & vibez 2 u & all beings everywhere

-EC <3