My Morning Routine

I’ve become a fan of various routines to keep my life ticking over and save my decision-making power for things that really matter. Following my evening routine helps me with the morning one which helps me have a good day.

Times vary a bit with the seasons, school calendars, etc but in brief, it looks like this:

• Wake before the gentle alarm on my phone
• Turn off the alarm but don’t look at the phone (this one is tough)
• Breathe, stretch, & sit up
• Drink some water (I keep a bottle by the bed)
• Visit the toilet
• Put on a comfy jumper/sweater (in winter)
• Meditate for 10 minutes with this beautifully simple app
• Do some sun salutations
• Spend a few minutes in shavansana
• Make & eat porridge with fruit & two fried eggs
• Spend 5-10 minutes reading
• Shower & get dressed
• Open the “Tomorrow” note that I updated previously
• Dig in to the first task and carpé that diem!

My routines are slightly aspirational and things don’t always go to plan but I find it helpful to have them written down for reference when things go sideways.