My Morning Routine

Lately I’ve been focusing a lot on my physical and mental health. For the last month, that has meant figuring out the best way for me to start my day. I still have a lot of work to do, but I thought I’d share my current morning routine.

I like to start my morning by drinking a glass of water and taking my pills, which is currently for my depression and ADHD.

Next, I eat breakfast. I get really sick if I don’t eat right away when I wake up, so I like to either keep a protein bar on my nightstand or make a quick breakfast in the kitchen. Recently, my husband chopped up veggies and meat and put them in containers in the fridge that could be microwaved, then I just take one out, crack an egg, mix it all up together, and microwave it for a minute. Quick, easy, healthy, and filling!

While I eat breakfast, I like to pray and read the scriptures. This sets me up for a good day and puts me in a good mindset. I try not to use my phone too much first thing in the morning, but usually I do use my phone for this part of my morning routine, as I listen to or read the scriptures on it while I eat. I might also use this time to write down my to-do list in my bullet journal or write in my journal about the previous day or answer a journal prompt about myself.

Once I’m done eating and journaling, I get dressed in my workout clothes (if I haven’t already put them on) and do my PT exercises for my knee. It helps me to do them first thing in the morning and get them out of the way. I do still do some of the exercises throughout the day as I feel like it or I have time, but this way I know I did them at least once that day before my day has even really begun.

After exercises, I get ready for the day by brushing my teeth, taking a shower, whatever I need to do that day. If I’m not showering, I comb my hair and use dry shampoo if necessary, and then I get dressed for the day.

Ideally, I’d do all of this before my girls woke up, but thankfully if the girls wake up before me or during my routine, my husband will watch them and get them breakfast and change their diapers or whatever needs done until I’m ready for the day.

What does your morning look like? Do you work outside the home like my husband? Or inside the home (as a work at home parent or a stay at home parent) like me? I’d love to hear about your morning routine in the comments below!