Your morning sets the tone for the day. A smooth, intentional routine helps you feel accomplished and ready to achieve your goals. The key is consistency and habits that support your well-being.

The Secret to an Amazing Morning Begins the Night Before

To ensure a successful morning, you need to start the night before. Focus on creating a bedtime routine that sets you up for rest and rejuvenation. Remember, you can’t expect to get 8 hours of sleep if you go to bed at 11:30 p.m. and wake up at 5 a.m. Everyone’s sleep needs are different, so plan according to your schedule to get enough rest. Also, make sure you have time to wind down and limit screen time before bed.

Prepping for Your Morning Routine

Set yourself up for a frictionless morning. If you often rush, lay out your clothes the night before, pack your bag, and fill your water bottle. This will help you save time and eliminate unnecessary stress. If your new habit includes journaling or taking vitamins first thing, place them where you can easily grab them to make things much easier for yourself.

Designing Your Ideal Morning Routine

Reflect on how you want to feel in the morning. Ask yourself:

• What activities make me feel my best?
  
• How much time do I realistically have?
  
• What habits do I want to build?
  

Even an extra 15-30 minutes can make a huge difference in how your day unfolds.

Habits to Include

Choose habits that align with your goals and bring you joy. Here’s some healthy habits to get you started: Journaling, Meditation, Stretching, Getting sunlight, Walking, Skincare, Taking vitamins, Drinking water, Eating a healthy breakfast.

Making Your Routine Stick

Consistency is key. One way to ensure this is by using habit stacking—pairing new habits with ones you already do. For example journal while drinking your morning coffee, stretch while waiting for your tea to brew or practice deep breathing while brushing your teeth.

Journal Prompts to Improve Your Mornings

To set a positive tone for your day, try reflecting with these prompts:

• What am I grateful for today?
  
• What is one thing I want to focus on today?
  
• How do I want to feel by the end of the day?

Tailor Your Routine to Your Desired Energy

Different morning routines can evoke different energies depending on your goals. Here’s a few examples.

Energizing Morning Routine:

A 30-minute workout or run, a cold shower, a high-protein breakfast, and supplements to kickstart your day.

Relaxing Morning Routine:

A 5-minute meditation, journaling, a slow breakfast, and coffee enjoyed outside in the sunshine or with grounding techniques to connect with nature.

Energizing Morning Routine:

Creative Mind Morning Routine: Reading, journaling, brainstorming ideas, or writing to tap into your creativity.

Start Simple

If you’re new to morning routines, begin with one habit and build from there. You don’t need a complicated 10-step process—just focus on what makes you feel energized and ready for the day ahead.

Remember: The best routine is the one you enjoy and can stick to!