I am a firm believer in a disciplined morning routine and a huge advocate of the following quote.
If you win the morning, you win the day. — Tim ferris
I used to make my bed first thing in the morning. But that did not work for a long time.
However, this simple strategy just got stuck in my brain, and if something was going to take less than 2 minutes, I would do it right away.
For example, here are 15+ things you can do in under two minutes.
- Write in journal
- Trim your nails
- Toss laundry
- Eat a piece of fruit; healthy eating right there
- Read a page of a book, my shameless plug-in, 28 reading rules
- Floss! Never underestimate the power of flossing your teeth
- In fact, I did a 30+ days flossing challenge, which completely changed the way I used to think about flossing.
- Throwing dirty clothes in the hamper
- Water your plants
- Take a healthy vitamin — Do not underestimate the remarkable benefits of Magnesium.
- Texting your parents
- Brushing teeth
- Taking out the garbage
- Turn on the dishwasher or put a dirty dish in the dishwasher
- Picking up your kid or pet toys
- Doing five squats and five push-ups
- Complimenting someone
Every morning is a beautiful morning.— Terri Guillemets
As soon as I wake up, after brushing my teeth, I drink a tall glass of water, and sometimes, I add fresh lemon.
I tried taking cold showers in the past, but it didn’t work well for me.
I want to start my mornings with happiness, and I can’t do that if I’m forcing my body to do something that I am not enjoying. So, I put that cold shower technique on hold. I will give it another try in the near future.
After a steamy and relaxing shower, I choose a T-shirt or, if I have professional meetings where I must wear a dress shirt or coat, it depends on the work routine — most of the time, it’s simply a plain T-shirt and jeans. I enjoy working in my jeans.
I read somewhere that having the minimum necessary colorful clothes is the best way to minimize mental strain while deciding what to wear. Most of the time, I merely pick a t-shirt based on simple, plain colors.
One thing to note is that I keep my face moisturized by using any good moisturizer. Because my skin dries out quickly, I prefer to apply moisturizer as soon as I get out of the shower.
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive — to breadth, to think, to enjoy, to love.— Marcus Aurelius
The perfume part, I believe, is really personal, and everyone has their own preferences. Dior is my particular favorite, as it is lovely and delightful. By the way, wearing Dior got me a lot of compliments. I’d recommend using a decent fragrance in your morning ritual so that your brain can get in the mood.
Black coffee, without sugar and milk, is my favorite. Yes, I want my coffee at 90 degrees Celsius, and I’m picky because it gives me a boost in the morning.
I do not consume more than 2 cups of coffee a day. I used to drink 3+ cups every day. It’s not a good idea to drink too much coffee. I read a paper that too much caffeine is not good for male health, especially for sperm count. If you are trying to conceive, I highly suggest avoiding too much caffeine.
As a matter of fact, I’m trying to give up coffee, but it’s going to be really difficult, especially in the mornings when the smell of coffee wakes me up.
I’m also experimenting with decaf but not having much luck with it. Decafe is also giving me some acidity as compared to my dark roast.
Tip-1 While brewing coffee, I meditate for 3–4 minutes, which helps me clear my mind for the day.
Tip- 2: Find out if you are a tea or coffee person.
Like most of us, I usually work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. My Apple watch keeps me on track with the meeting schedule because it integrates smoothly with the online calendar.
Starting your day with a healthy morning routine can help you feel more productive. The most important part of enjoying your morning is setting a schedule to go to bed at a particular time to get enough rest; therefore, when you wake up, you will have enough energy to embrace the mornings.
I prefer everyone to prioritize sleep. When I say sleep, I mean quality sleep. An 8-hour sleep is a must. I used to sleep 6–7 hours, but now, in my mid-30s, I prioritize my health.
Key takeaways
- Don’t worry; everyone has their own morning routine. It’s a trial-and-error methodology to find out what’s best for you.
- You can play around with many successful morning routines, like journaling, exercising, and eating healthy or green shit, but in the end, I truly believe they are not sustainable. Find something that works for you.
- Keep your morning routine short and simple.
- Wear simple colors; my 2024 year theme is all black. I wear a black t-shirt, and if it’s a professional meeting, I wear a black dress shirt with a jean.
Recommendation:
Add 8–10,000 steps to your daily routine and 3–4 gym sessions. Without asking any questions, do it for only 30 days. If you need to learn how to start a simple 30-day challenge, I completed 29 30-day challenges.
Thank you for reading. I wish you a happy and healthy life.
