My Morning Routine: Healthy and Productive Habits
Have you ever read the famous book Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod before? Or other books that promise to be productive if you start you day earlier than usual? You know this kind of motivational books that teach you how to break your old habits and better start your day just by waking up ONE hour earlier. Of course, I decided to follow some tips and set up my own morning routine. If these habits work well for successful people, so why not for me?
To make it easily happen, I have decided to wake up at the same hour every morning, at 6AM, I think it’s the right time for me. I don’t even need to do like the Youtubers and start my day at 4AM!!! Like that, it wouldn’t be difficult to set up this routine. To be honest with you, I didn’t believe in the miracle benefits of this routine, but as I started to see the results, it motivated me and really become a natural habit, I no longer need to set my alarm to wake up.
Maybe, you’re asking “Why should you create your morning routine”? Let’s check this together!!
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Why should you create your morning routine ?
“Remember, the moment you accept total responsibility for everything in your life I the moment you claim the power to change anything in your life” Hal Elrod, Miracle Morning.
Starting a morning routine will help you to:
- Improve your physical health
- Became a productive person
- Became a better problem-solver, by making plans and learning to prioritize
- Feel fulfilled in mind, body and spirit
- Became a confident person, with good affirmations you repeat every morning : “I like myself”
What my morning routine looks like ?
Today, I want to talk about this realistic morning routine, very helpful to get things done and be productive when I have a big to do list for the day. I do it every day, but when I feel need some more sleeping hours I prefer listen to my body and sleep until 8AM, or more I admit!!!
1. Drink water
The first thing I do when I wake up is drink a cup of water. After 8 hours of sleep, my body needs to be hydrate to get my metabolism going and get refreshing in the morning. I usually drink lemon warm water, otherwise, drink a clear water, it is even benefic for your body. It is recommended to drink about 90 ounces for a women (about 2 700 ml) every day.
2. Make my bed
“If you wanna change the world, start off by making your bed”, said William McRaven, US Navy Admiral.
As soon as I jump up out of my comforter, I love make my bed and make my room looks so clean. I know you are maybe wondering: “Oh it’s just going to get unmade again tonight”. The change start by the little things, if you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It’s important to put yourself in a clean and clear environment to start this amazing productive day you are looking for.
3. Journaling
As many people, I found myself start every morning by checking my phone and scrolling on social media! To break this bad habit, I started the journaling like new habits. To be honest with you, I also never believed in the benefits of this habit. However, since I started to do it every day and be consistent with it, I swear it changed my life; it makes me feel better and more committed to everything I decided to do in my day.
I start by writing the think that I am grateful for; whatever is my family, good health, this sunny day,..etc
After that, I write my to-do-list of the day, I try to put things from my head to the paper and priotize the tasks depending on what is important and urgent for me. It is important for me to start my morning by organizing my day. I put all the stuff I have to do, even professional or personal like going to the gym or doing my prep meal for the week.
4. Workout exercise
Doing some exercise before to start the day is very important; I wear my workout outfit, bring my bottle of water and of course my phone for the music playlist ;). I go to the gym – it is at 1km from my house-. I work for about 30 minutes doing first cardio – I love the (Tapis de sport and velo); then I switch to some triceps kickbacks or abs depending on what I want to work out this day, just make sure to stretch before and after your session. I try to be consistent with the workout; I have a rhythm of 4 times a week. Sometimes I do it directly from home, with online videos, especially when I want to do Yoga. (Let me know if you want to discover what is like my workout from home.
5. Do my morning Body-Care
It is time to get into my morning body-care routine, – I already brushed my teeth before going to the gym. First, I take my shower; I wash my body every day but my hair only three times a week, (I can share with you the products I use in another post). Then, I start my skin-care; I use serum and moisturizer every day and then I put some makeup. It changes some days depending on my program but I keep it simple and fast!
Let me know if you want a post about my skin-care routine 😉
6. Take my healthy breakfast
As I say all the time, Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I take a satisfying healthy breakfast – I love this moment before to start my workday. I usually take a dairy, milk or yogurt, fresh juice or smoothie and a toast. Some morning are less busy than others, so I take time to prepare vegan pancakes or blueberry cookies, so delicious! Check my recipes here!
I am now ready to start my workday, without feeling overwhelmed!
Remember that you morning routine should be flexible and easy to refresh. Do the things that you love and make you happy, do not just copy others morning rituals.
What about your morning habits? Share with me in comments
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133 Comments
Kerry-Ann
I love this! It makes me feel so motivated about setting myself a morning routine and trying every morning to follow it! Thanks so much, I’m really going to try and do this.
Kerry-Ann | http://www.voluptuouschatterbox.co.uk
Jen Tait
Thank you for sharing this. Morning routines are so important and I’ve written a post on how your morning routine can help you to get motivated for your full day! Step number 1 – ditch the snooze button!
Jen – https://www.thelifestuff.co.uk/
Katy Stephenson
Making my bed and writing a to do list definitely sets me up for the day!
Katy | http://www.katystephenson.com
Rebekah Charles
I really enjoyed this post. Simple but yet very effective because it sets the tone for the rest of the tone of the day.
Thanks for sharing.
Georgie
Thanks for these great tips! I definitely need to be better about my morning routine
Kath
Wonderful tips! A good morning routine really does help start the day right!!
Georgie
I think it’s SO important to do the things that you love and make you happy and not just copy others morning rituals!!!! Love this post. X
Jenni
Nice morning routine! I drink two coffees while I work 1h in bed on my phone. Then I get up and start getting my kids ready. I am bad with breakfast and usually have a banana at 10am. I do school tun by bike so I get a bit of fresh air before starting work. During lockdown this was the thing I missed the most and started to go for walks instead.
Shikha
You reminded me of a saying ”Early to bed early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”. I learnt this from my father.
And when you get up early, your body feels more energetic and you tend to finish most of your important work during that time.
Great post!
Emily
I really need to start getting into a routine in the morning as currently I’m all over the place! I think I’ll start by drinking water and making my bed – start with the easy steps
Emily | emiliamarlowe.co.uk
Tonyalee
I’ve been struggling to Keep a morning routine since I work at 4am! It’s hard to keep a consistent schedule. But I do agree it helps so much. Especially not getting on our phones straight away.
Tonyalee @ https://www.vivaciousbibliophile.com
Yaya
All this before 8am! Very impressive 😀 I manage the get up, eat and exercise just about! If I can I add journaling in there, or something else creative. Thanks for sharing this motivation!
Liz hartley
I love the sound of this routine but i dont think i could do it all before 8am! Great post!
Chloe
I need to have a better morning routine. I need to make sure I drink water first thing in the morning and I need to start incorporating exercise into my morning routine too. I find that doing it in the afternoon makes it harder to keep doing each day. I do find that making my bed and having a good breakfast helps to make me feel a little more productive and ready for the day!
viki
The smallest things make all the difference! I used to refuse to make my bed because “I’ll just be getting back in and it’ll mess up all over again!” But it changes your mindset completely!
Corinne
Thanks for the routine tips! I love the digital daily planner 🙂
Tarryn Leigh
I have also been changing my morning routine and it has definitely helped me. Thank you for sharing, I am definitely going to adopt some of these habits! xx
Chrissy
Great article! It’s impressive that you could wake up so early. I’m still making my way towards waking up early (I’m awake at 6 am), but I hope to get there someday! Thanks for sharing. x
Sara
So good!! My therapist has said that having a good morning routine can really set the tone for your day, so this is great to see!
Maisy
Great post <3
I did a morning routine post a couple of weeks ago! I have to write a to-do list every day so it's an integral part of my morning routine! I will incorporate that into my routine!
Kate
Great post.
I try to have somewhat of a morning routine in order to structure my day but, it’s very flexible depending on my mood. I don’t always exercise first thing for example, although I will try to get this done during the day at some point.
Due to my job as well I’m usually left very tired the next morning, so on these days my routine is a little less existent.
Kate | thelittlecrunch.co.uk
Lam and TheGlam
That’s awesome Kate 😉 sure doing exactly the same things everyday is not possible! Being flexible is good if you know that you’ll stick to your habits 😉
Lisa | Mind and Body Intertwined
These things are so great! I can’t handle to exercise, but I do often take a morning walk to get my body going! And I love the solid focus on body care, it’s so great to be good to yourself when you start the day!
Lam and TheGlam
Thank you Lisa 😊 I try to change and switch some habits just to renew the routine and not feel bored doing the same activities everyday for a long time
One Way to Wanderland
Definitely going to start journaling in the morning instead of scrolling through social media! And I literally cannot function if my bed isn’t made! It’s the first thing I do when I get up haha
Elaine
I so need to get back into a routine! Thanks for posting great ideas to get us back on track.
Manoj
Good to read such inspiring articles..
Manoj Kumar
great ideas that must be tried to follow. but as usual most of those remains as like new year resolves that never materialize
Narasinh Purohit
Very significant ! I have similar routine. The secret is, if we are consistent, wonderful results are achieved. Thanks.
Anu
Nice post on the morning routine. Thanks for sharing.
Ellie
I am glued to all my routines, I dont feel like my day is correct without completing them!
Christy
What timing! I am celebrating Summer Solstice this year with a commitment to create healthy, ritualistic habits to improve my self-care regime. Adding some morning boosts for productivity will be added to list. Thanks for sharing!
Lam and TheGlam
This is amazing 😉 Thank you Christy 😊 glad that you loved it ❤️ habits are really life changing
The UnhappyGraduate blog
Love these habits, I have my own small morning routine but I need to start implementing some of these too!
Exercise is definitely a must for me in the morning
Ashley
Great advice! My mornings are crazy with kids, but I always make sure to brush my teeth, wash my face, and take a deep breath.
Emma
I worked out this morning before work and showered. It was such a nice feeling to start the day fresh and also to know that if I feel tired later I don’t need to try and find the energy for exercise!
Jenn
I’ve been implementing a morning and night routine for myself as well. I think I might tweak the morning routine a bit and incorporate it more like you have. For journaling, I have mostly just been doing it when I need an outlet. I like how you do it though by starting with gratitude and writing your whole to do list. I think that might help keep my day more structured. Thank you for this post! It was lovely.
Sarah
This is a great sounding morning routine. I do a few of the same things and while I have never been much of a morning person, I have to admit that sticking to a morning routine has made starting the day even better.
Alison Kelly
This is so true! Whenever I maintain a wake up routine, my days are so much better. I get more done and am generally less stressed! Thanks for the post!
Elizabeth Hartley
I have started journalling and try to remember to start every day writing down what I am grateful for and what I want to achieve that day, it really helps me to focus and be more productive!
Boo A-C
Great routine
Lay
Great ideas! I think the hardest thing is keeping up with the routine
Vinn
I did listen to Hal Elrod and created a wonderful morning routine for 10 days. It felt so good and i was more productive. But i got back to old habits soon! Not a morning person is quite a struggle.
LifeInPostcards
Great tips! I would love to wake up early to start my day but I have never been able to do it.
Molly
Great post! feeling very inspired to get myself up early to do some of your suggestions!:)
Moll
https://mollslifestyle.com
Kathryn
Great routine & great tips!
I always used to drink some lemon water as part of my morning routine and it’s funny how something so simple can be so effective. I need to add this back in to my routine.
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Claire
Brilliant routine. I have found that since I have implemented a better morning routine my whole day has improved. My routine is very similar to your and it really sets me up for the day.
Thank you for sharing x
The Thrifty Issue
When I stick to my morning routine my day goes so much smoother. We recently moved to the beach so my morning routine now includes a walk on the beach which is amazing.
Emma (Your Best Life)
I love these ideas for a healthy and productive morning routine! Drinking water and morning exercise are my two main priorities right now.
Jaclyn
My morning routine is all over the place with lockdown. I should probably start getting back into habits like this, as it really does make a difference to your whole day.
Ellie
Love this! I love mornings. Sounds like you have a great routine! I think you’re so right, I think it is so important we find what works for us, not necessarily a 4am start! Thanks for the great tips
Nikki O.
I’m lacking on the drinking water part, that would definitely make a huge difference in my morning for sure.
Nikki O.
Natasha Evans
Yess, I’m such a morning person! I can’t go anywhere without making my bed and since lockdown, I’ve been trying to workout more in the mornings and adopt a new body routine!
http://www.agirlwithview.co.uk
Hannah Louise
Since the lockdown I’ve lost nearly all of my morning habbits, really need to get back into a routine again!
Adam
I really need to get a proper morning routine, especially at the moment, where there is no routine anywhere. I’m not a morning person, I find mornings such hard work, and for someone who spent the last 8 years getting up at 4:30am for work, you’d think I’d be ok with getting up by now 🤦♂️
Adam – http://daddoesautism.com
Rowena
I’m realizing more and more each day the importance of having a morning routine; it makes the day more productive…..I too drink a glass of water (on purpose) FIRST thing in the morning and make my bed too 😉
Travelogged blogs
Having a healthy breakfast and starting your day by doing yoga or a workout is the healthiest way to live your life. Drinking a lot of water and staying hydrated keeps your skin glowing and acne free. Thanks for sharing!
Johnny
Solid routine that you’ve got together there! Having a morning routine is very important for making sure you have a productive day and one that benefits your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, especially during these tough times . Hope you keep it all going 🙂
Johnny | Johnny’s Traventures
https://johnnystraventures.com
Siju Varghese
Good morning routine creates a peacefully mind. Thank you for the post
Katie
Sounds like a great morning routine! Thank you for sharing 💜
Jenny in Neverland
Yesss, love this! I’m a huge morning person. I really value my mornings. I always do my workout and Yoga, have a healthy breakfast, meditate and do some work on manifestation. I need to get into the habit of drinking more water before I get out of bed thought! Great post 🙂
Jenny Z.
Great post! I’ve gotten into the habit of making my bed every morning also. Thanks for sharing!
Fy
This is such a good morning routine! Mines pretty similar and I find having a routine helps so much with the productivity of the day and general self care x
Fy https://cultureeighteen.wordpress.com/
Clarissa Cabbage
I love this! My routine has needed some fine tuning as well, since my job is still closed. So I’ve been putting in some effort to really find one that works well for me. Still in the experimentation phase,but so far so good! Thanks for this!
Charlotte Dawson
Love reading posts like this. I think it is so important to have a morning routine! I need to get better and drinking water and exercising in the morning!
Sarah - A Boho Life Blog
Love this post, some really helpful tips. I need to get a better morning routine sorted out. Drinking water before I start the day has been very beneficial. I love journaling it helps me start the day on a positive 😊
Summer Ludwig
I really enjoyed your post, I think it’s really interesting to see what habits other people have and how it works for them. Like you, I have an established routine in the mornings and I also make my bed as one of the first things! It helps get me motivated to have everything look pulled together and it keeps me from plopping back down and snuggling in, especially now that we’re in quarantine and I don’t really have anywhere to go. Thanks so much for the great ideas!
Ens
Hi! Thanks for sharing your routine with us. I envy people like you who can prepare healthy food everyday! That’s something I wanna practice for myself. I think it would be really great to start the day with a healthy meal!
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Tiffany
You have an excellent morning routine! I used to be pretty consistent but these days I feel like I’m all over the map. Part of my struggle is having little kids, who despite my efforts aren’t always consistent. I do need to take more time to reach certain goals. I want to get in some yoga, even if it is quick, as it feels great and helps me get motivated.
Yash
Good Blog,
I think about change my late wake up in 2020. But its hard to do. Hope i can change soon. Have a wonderful day
Grace Menzel
Having a routine in the morning definitely makes me feel better mentally!!
Great post! <3
G x
Weird & Liberated
I have also read so much about the benefits of a morning routine and believe me I have tried. I think my problem is that I struggle to stick to any routine. I get bored easily so I try to switch it up as much as I can.
I do try to do certain things like exercise every day but I tend to do them at different times. I need to drink more water though!
Great post!
Sarah Mark
I wish I had a better morning routine but because I work shifts sometimes I am nightshift and only getting home at 6.30am other times I start work at 6.30am. Having a morning routine though can be so good for your mental health and set you up for the day, maybe one day I will be able to have one.
Katie | Life With Ktkinnes
Some great advice here on a morning routine! Since lockdown/isolation started, I’ve been getting up later than I normally would have, and I certainly have noticed the difference. But now that I’ve caught up on sleep I believe it’s time to follow your advice and make a proper morning routine! The only thing I would add for me is to listen to a guided meditation before I get up, and maybe put in 20 minutes to read my book as I hate reading too late into the night at the minute. Good luck sticking to your routine!
Denelia
I definitely needed this post to give me some motivation to get back into a routine. Ever since all of this started my schedule has been so messed up. It’s time to get back to semi-normal.
Lauren
Great tips. I really need to get better at creating a more productive morning routine, I’m just not a morning person at all!
Lauren | https://www.laurenyloves.co.uk/
Yazmin
I have always been a firm believer of morning and night routines. When you start your day right, you feel like you’ve accomplished half the day’s work already.
Brooke
I realized I do a lot of these same things every morning too. I agree that having a morning routine really helps me be more productive.
Piper Hill
Great post! Morning routines are my favourite posts to read. They always motivate me to make sure I keep mine in check. I definitely relate to the morning journaling. It’s something I’ve had in my routine now for around 2 years and it’s helped with my productivity and clear-headedness tenfold!
Jasmine
I’m so nosy I love reading other people’s morning routines lol!! I like that you suggest drinking a cup of water, might start doing that whilst getting my breakfast. Glad to see someone else who makes their bed ahaha!! Nothing makes me feel better than completing my skincare and brushing my teeth. I don’t always have time to do exercise as I’m working, but then again, I should stop making excuses
Jas || blogsallbeautyy.blogspot.co.uk
Veronica
Great post! Made me wanna create my own morning routine. I’m not that well organised unfortunately, my mornings are quite lazy but I wanna to change it
Alisha
Oh I just love this post. Over the past few weeks (especially since we’ve been in lockdown) I’ve been attempting to do a morning routine. It usually consists of me waking at 8am naturally, downing a glass of water and then heading to do my morning exercise. I have the odd day, however, where I lack in motivation and stay in bed that extra hour but I always feel guilty or bad in myself.
DOLLED UP BY J
Having a morning routine is so key for feeling great about the day! xo
http://www.dolledupbyj.com
Mariam
I do everything on your list, plus meditation in the mornings! I love having a long morning routine. It gets me in a good mindset, and gets me ready for whatever comes my way. 🙂
Nyxie
I always try to drink water first thing when I wake up. I hear it kick starts your metabolism and it’s very refreshing!
Thanks for sharing your advice!
Castlesandturrets
Having a routine is so important! The first thing I do in the morning is make my bed, have a cup of tea and get ready for the day. Even if I’m not leaving the house, I still make an effort. I still have work to do, and I always feel that if I don’t stick to a routine then I won’t be productive – great post, thanks for sharing x
Chloe Lauren
My morning routine now has the addition of reading a word for the day. A friend of mine bought me a book of them for my birthday in Feb. Kind of love it!
Suktara
Great morning tips I love idea of journalling in the morning, although my journalling talents are mostly restricted to making to do lists 🙂
Em
I do all of these already apart from journaling in the mornings – maybe I ought to try! Thank you for sharing your tips x
Lindsey
I definitely need to sort out my morning routine – especially at the moment, it’s shot to pieces. Drinking water first thing is one I need to get onboard with as well – thanks for the tips!
Sarah
I try to get as much done as possible the night before so that in the morning my workout clothes and shoes are ready and waiting, the coffee maker will start brewing by itself, etc. So I can use my morning time to exercise, relax a little with my coffee, read the news, etc.
Kristin Jesha Mari A. Sandig
I think it might be best if I start doing a morning routine again. Last year my routine stopped since my classes start in the afternoon I wake up around 10am and do nothing.
Shonny
Water is the first thing I drink in the morning as well! Got to stay hydrated!
Lam and TheGlam
Yes!! Very important
Tina
I love having a morning routine especially now that I don’t have work to go to.. Doing all that before work with my schedule and having 5 kids is so hard to do.
Lam and TheGlam
You did a great job Tina 👏 It’s not easy with 5 kids I know 😉
Hannah
Your morning routine sounds great. I feel like since being on lockdown I have got a much better routine which consists of, having a glass of water, making my bed, doing a 30-minute workout and then having breakfast. I also say positive affirmations to myself.
Lam and TheGlam
Great Hannah! I love this 😉
Al
I love reading morning routines. This is such a great one… drinking water first thing is so important for me, too.
Al x
Lam and TheGlam
Thank you Al 😉
Maddie
I’ve always wanted to have a good morning routine but I’ve just never been able to get into the swing of it! This is a nice routine to follow though, thank you for sharing! It’s given me some good inspiration ☺️
Lam and TheGlam
Thank you Maddie ☺️ hope this gave you some inspiration ❤️
A Mak
Amazing post! I’ve been focusing in on stuff that works for our family. Not long after we wake up, I get everyone dressed for the day, make the beds and open up the curtains. Over the next month or so, I’m going to really focus on drinking more water. I have noticed with doing the same things every morning, it really makes the day run better and smoother!
Lam and TheGlam
Thank you ☺️ I know it’s not easy with kids! Keep going you are doing a good job 👏 ❤️
Melissa
Great post! I am working on being more consistent with my workouts.
Lam and TheGlam
Thank you Melissa 😊
Mykk
I’m really glad you found a morning routine that works for you!
I am much more creative and active at night, so I prefer to wake up much later and have a slow morning where I ease into my day. 🙂
Lam and TheGlam
Thank you Mykk 😊 just try to nd always listen to your body needs
Natonya
New blog follower here! I totally believe making your bed immediately after waking helps to clear your mind. If you’re working in your room, it’s helpful to have a clean and organized space to help minimize distractions. I too like water in the morning because it gives me an extra boost of energy too. Wonderful tips!
Natonya | https://JustNatonya.wordpress.com
Britt K
Having a morning routine has such a major impact on my overall productivity level. Most days I stick to mine, but on the days that I do allow it to slide, I feel the change BIG time. Skipping my morning routine, failing to get dressed in the morning or neglecting my coffee/self-reflection/meditation time all can influence my mental state in a negative way.
Lam and TheGlam
Thanks for your feedback Britt 🙏
Elen Mai
I’m a terrible morning person but I try my best to carve out a little routine for myself. Especially in times like this when my normal routine has more or less completely gone out of the window! I mainly try to avoid looking at my phone first thing and focusing on fully waking my body and mind first, it really soothes the mind!
El // welshwanderer.com
Lam and TheGlam
Being morning routine is very beneficial mentally and physically! Stay motivated and committed 😉😉😘
Becca Jaye
This is a lovely post thanks for sharing! I definitely need to remember to drink more water! x
Lam and TheGlam
Thank you Becca ! Yes definitely !!
Favour Agari
This was really helpful! Thanks!
Lam and TheGlam
Thank you ☺️
Emily
This is a great post! I love to see how other people spend their mornings 🙂
Rayo
I’m not a morning person but I can try to be. I actually need to start making my morning routine productive. I will put this in mind to start making some changes. Thank you for sharing
Lam and TheGlam
Thank you Rayo!! Maybe the lockdown can be the best moment to start 😉
Jo
Morning routines really help set us up for the day – thanks for sharing yours. I definitely need to drink more water, as that’s something I’m not very good at!
Lam and TheGlam
Thank you Jo 🙏
Vanesh
I am too lazy when it comes to morning routine of healthy habits! I need to take this seriously and follow some tips you shared in this post.
Thanks!
Lam and TheGlam
Yes!! Consistence is the key 😉
Ash
I need to get my morning routine as good as yours. Looking at my phone straight away is such a bad habit of mine
Aislinn Short
These are all great tips! I make my bed, clean up, and drink a glass of water every morning before starting my day and it really makes a difference!
Sarah at Pandora’s Health
I agree that keeping up a routine is very important at this time – it maintains a sense of normality.
Plus… making the bed instantly improves the room!
Lam and TheGlam
We need it 👍
Aysia Ross
I definitely would love to start a routine especially because I don’t have to rush in the morning right 😭 thank you for such great tips!
Lam and TheGlam
Take advantage from the lockdown 😉😉
Naveesha Ghedia
This has definitely given me some inspiration to improve my morning routine. Might start journalling!
Melissa
Thank you for sharing. Exercise and breakfast in the morning always make a good morning routine.
Great post.
Rebekka Kaur
I do all of it except the work out part and I’m thinking to start it soon 😁