Not every morning is a perfect morning, but the days I do all of these steps, you can guarantee that I feel my best and most productive. I am so excited to share with you A morning routine that will help you feel your best.
1. It starts the night before
I will do an in depth blog of the perfect night routine. But for now I will summarise my crucial steps that will set you up for a perfect morning routine!
- Turning off from work. Allow yourself time before bed to turn off from work and relax. You don’t want your brain to be working overtime so close to bed, because then you won’t get to sleep.
- PJ’s. Getting into my PJ’s is just a signal to my brain, that it is time to get cosy and get ready for bed.
- Put your clothes out for the next day. Especially if you have to wake up early, having something already done for you is so nice as you don’t even have to think about clothes in the morning half asleep.
- Put water next to your bed. You will see why when you keep reading. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you all of the benefits of water, but having my emotional support water bottle with me at all times is crucial!
- Try to get 8 hours of sleep. I know it’s different for male and female, and just every individual in general, but I really notice a difference when I get 8 hours, compared to any less.
2. Set one alarm – 6:40am
I have recently started setting one alarm (instead of 5) and it has really been helping me get out of bed straight away!
What I mean by this is, if you set 5 alarms, your subconscious brain knows that you can turn the first alarm off, because you still have 4 more to go off, so you won’t sleep in too late.
Whereas if you have 1 alarm, your subconscious brain is thinking, I have this alarm and this alarm only, so if I don’t get up now, I could fall asleep and definitely sleep in.
I use the Alarmy app which makes me do an easy memory game to turn the alarm off. This is great because after you have done the memory game, (there are more games / quizzes like maths, typing, squat, steps) you are already half awake, so you might as well get up.
It get’s your brain thinking in the morning, and has definitely helped me to stop hitting the snooze button repeatedly in the morning!
3. Water – 6:40am
When you wake up, immediately (well after your memory game of course ;)) chug water.
Adding this into your morning routine will not only make you feel more awake, but it can help flush toxins from your body. What a great way to start the morning!
I have a Hydracy water bottle, which has time stamps on it, and it always makes me feel good being on track with the time stamps! (Not to mention how much water you drink when you follow the time stamps!!).
Water is so important in preventing headaches, keeping you hydrated, and just allowing you to perform better than if you were to not drink water!
4. Gratitude 6:40am
Gratitude is an amazing way to start your day positively.
As soon as you wake up, either writing gratitude / affirmations, or speaking gratitude / affirmations, will make a huge impact in your day!
This helps if you are often anxious for the day ahead. Instead of waking up and immediately being consumed by anxious thoughts, making a conscious effort to start your day by thinking positive things will start you off on the right mindset!
5. Breakfast (varies depending on the person) – 6:45am
For me, the next step in my morning routine, is breakfast, I know a lot of people aren’t hungry in the morning, and prefer to have breakfast later, the key here is to just listen to your body and your hunger cues.
After waking up and drinking water, I am usually hungry, so making my favourite breakfast is key to feeling my best!
My everyday breakfast that always hits:
- oats + chia seeds
- Peanut butter
- Banana
- Honey
- Cacao nibs, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
- A peppermint tea
This breakfast keeps me full for HOURS and I always look forward to it!
I try to make sure my breakfast has protein (in the seeds & peanut butter – bonus points if you have protein powder), carbs (oats & banana), and fats (peanut butter & seeds). This means that I will be satiated and full for a long time!
6. Read during breakfast – 6:50am
I love to use the time my breakfast is digesting and I’m sipping on my peppermint tea to read.
I am a massive book worm, and making sure I make time to read in my day is a big priority, because it makes me happy.
Reading in the morning before going on social media is also a great way to start the day!
Whether you want to read a personal development book, or a fiction book, it’s a great way to start your morning!
What you consume in the morning is so important, when you wake up, your brain transitions into theta waves. They are important for learning. So if you are consuming possibly harmful social media content, that could set the tone for the rest of your day!
My current read: for those interested, the time I am writing this, I am currently ready ‘The Assassins Blade’ (the Throne of Glass novella’s) by Sarah J Mass. Comment down below if you have read the Throne of Glass series!
If you don’t like to read, this could be a good time to journal, listen to a podcast. But because we’re all human, go on TikTok. I always start off reading, but usually end up on TikTok oops.
7. Workout 7:45am
I love to workout, and make sure to prioritise it into my week.
Depending on the time I have, and how much energy I have, my workouts usually vary from 15 minutes to 45 minutes.
I like to keep them short and sweet, especially if I have a busy week! It is also more sustainable and attainable fitting in 3-4 30 minute workouts, rather than 3-4 80 minute workouts!!
My workout split:
I don’t follow a set routine anymore, I am a lot more intuitive and listen to my body!
That being said, I try to strength train 3x a week (usually consisting of 1 lower body, 1 upper body, and 1 full body), and yoga / Pilates 2-3x a week, and walking 5-6x a week! My walks range from 15-40 minutes depending on the time etc.
This looks like a LOT of working out, so I am just going to show you what it looks like in a week, as it’s a lot less intimidating!
- Monday: lower body + walk
- Tuesday: yoga or Pilates + walk
- Wednesday: upper body + walk
- Thursday: yoga or Pilates + walk
- Friday: full body
- Saturday: yoga + walk
- Sunday: yoga / rest
I don’t hit my goal every single week, sometimes life gets in the way and thats okay! I am kind and gentle on myself, and sometimes I just don’t have the energy or time!!
When I am on my period, this could all go out the window, and that’s okay! If you manage 2 walks during that week then that’s absolutely fine! Listen to your body!
8. Shower 8:20am
I try (key work being try here), to not procrastinate after my workout, and go straight into the shower, but sometimes I do find myself on TikTok oops.
But if I am trying to be good, and feel really productive, then I will jump straight into the shower!!
Morning skincare routine:
- splash face with cold water
- Moisturise https://amzn.eu/d/1Glcj0i
- Sunscreen https://amzn.to/40EVrOZ
Why is it so simple?
I have acne prone and very sensitive skin, so a simple skincare routine helps in taking care of my skin, whilst not irritating it!
9. Get ready 8:40am
Depending on the day, this will vary my outfit / makeup.
Usually, I get into comfy clothes ready to work from home, and minimal, if any makeup!
My essential make up products:
- Elf brow gel https://amzn.to/473oD5H
- The body shop lip and cheek tint (1016298)
- Elf Halo Glow liquid filter https://amzn.to/42IshyF
- Palmers coconut stick https://amzn.to/44Eu2yD
- L’Oréal true match concealer https://amzn.to/3Y5jgyR
10. Start work!
I usually try to start working at 9am.
I know if you work from home it can be easier to procrastinate and be lazy, but starting at 9, just like you would at an office job, will make you feel more productive.
Thank you for reading <3
I hope you have enjoyed this morning routine! Let me know if you implement any of this into your morning, and how you like it!
I am the most productive during my day when I follow this morning routine, and hope this helps you become more productive and feel your best!
When you put yourself first, you will perform better!
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