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Your sis is trying to get back into some old habits. Like rising before the sun every day. Peace and quiet is not easy to achieve when living in an apartment. But waking up super early allows me get a slice of peace while the world is still sleeping. Well at least while my neighbors are still asleep. 5 am is my preferred time to rise and grind, and having a morning routine allows me to do all the things that I need to do without thinking too much about it. I’m sharing my 5 am morning routine in case you need some inspiration, and to inspire myself to get back to business. This routine really sets the tone and kick starts a productive day.
MAKE THE BED
I make my bed as soon as I get out of it. Making my bed helps me to feel like I accomplished something for the day. Even if I don’t get anything else done. For this reason, it’s the first step in my morning routine.
MEDITATE
After making my bed, the next step of my morning routine is to meditate for at least five minutes. I used to meditate while still laying in bed. But I found that I would always go back to sleep. Now I get out of the bed and make it up. Then sit on my floor pillows to do my morning meditation. This process has been working out so much better for me.
I use the Insight Timer meditation app to do timed meditations, and sometimes guided meditations. The free version has more than enough choices for a beginner.
STRETCH
After meditating, I roll out my yoga mat and do my morning stretches. I have fibromyalgia and some mornings I wake up extremely stiff and in pain. My doctor suggested stretching first thing in the morning to loosen up my muscles and joints, and ease the pain. My stretch session is usually less than ten minutes and I feel so much better after.
BREAKFAST
After stretching, I brush my teeth and head to the kitchen to make my breakfast and coffee. I’m in zombie mode until after I have my coffee. Although I’ve been doing better since I started going to bed earlier and getting at least 7 hours of sleep. My breakfast and coffee gives me the fuel I need to really get my day started, along with taking a daily multivitamin. I’ll have a matcha latte to get my caffeine boost on the days that I don’t have coffee.
I do my best to make healthy choices for breakfast and regularly have oatmeal, avocado toast on ezekiel bread and fresh fruit in rotation. But I also love me an everything bagel with cream cheese or a cinnamon scone from time to time. It’s all about balance.
EMAILS + PLANNING
Now that I’ve had my caffeine fix I’m ready to work. After breakfast, I take about 30 minutes to respond to emails and comments left on my blogs, youtube and social media. This is when I really jumpstart my work day. I find that I stay on top of my emails better when I carve out some time every day to respond.
I compare my planner to my digital calendars and to do lists to make sure that everything is listed for the day. Planning is extremely important since starting a new job. My new job is very demanding and I’m beat when I get home. So I do my best not to put too much on my calendar in the evenings when I get home, to avoid being overwhelmed.
GET DRESSED
After breakfast, I take a long shower and do my morning skincare and body care routines. This allows me some time to pamper and pull myself together for the day. I’m also back to doing my makeup routine every day now that I’m back to working in an office. My new job has a professional dress code (aside from dress down Fridays). So doing my makeup really pulls my entire look together. It feels really good to be getting dolled up and going outside again. I spent a lot of time in leggings and hoodies when I was working at home for myself, and I wouldn’t leave the house for days at a time. That was very unhealthy in hindsight.
My 5 AM Morning Routine Vlog gives you guys a visual of my morning routine, although things have changed slightly since I’m back in the office. Still, I find that a visual is always helpful. Let me know if you guys have any questions.
DO YOU HAVE A MORNING ROUTINE?
THIS POST WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON 1/8/2024 AND UPDATED ON 10/28/2024. SEE MY DISCLOSURE POLICY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
