Morning Routine List – 51 Slow Living Hacks in the Morning

Last Updated on February 27, 2024 by Nell of YTN

Are you a morning routine list person? Truth be told, I’m not much of a morning person by nature. I’ve always been more of a night owl. So, when I would see women touting their early morning routines I just couldn’t relate or even think that could be me. A morning routine doesn’t have to look like getting up at 5am and spending time in the Bible or reading a favorite book. Although it can look like that. It can also look like starting your morning off on an intentional note.

Morning Routine List

Why should we have an intentional morning

Reasons as to why a morning routine are important

• More time to gently wake up
• Time spent with yourself before the hustle of the day begins
• More time to plan your day ahead
• Quiet time with the Lord
• Time before the rest of the household wakes
• More time to work on your health
• More time spend on your business goals
• Just more time in general in each day

Morning Routine Ideas for Adults

Start slow, taking 3-5 ideas from the list below and implementing them into your morning routine. Don’t feel overwhelmed by trying to cram a bunch of things into your morning. Take these morning routine ideas for adults and adjust them for your life, make the most of whatever ideas you use, or come up with your own. Be intentional and slow with your morning, find gratitude in your day.

51 routine ideas for anyone for a better morning

1. Get up earlier than normal
2. Leave your phone on the side table
3. Make your bed
4. Crack your blinds open
5. Put on cozy slippers
6. Brush your teeth and hair with a song in your head
7. Look at yourself in the mirror and reflect on your favorite qualities
8. Shuffle out to the kitchen and cook a healthy breakfast
9. Put some soft music on
10. Sit in a cozy chair with a hot beverage
11. Read a book or the Bible
12. Pray
13. Map out your day
14. Smile and think of one thing you’re grateful for
15. Stroke your dog/cat/pet
16. Sing softly to yourself
17. Journal what you’re grateful for this morning
18. Stand and look at the birds in the yard
19. Rinse your breakfast dishes off
20. Light a candle
21. Start your diffuser
22. Sing while in the shower
23. Lather up with a favorite lotion
24. Get dressed in the mirror and notice your beauty not your flaws
25. Put makeup on while listening to your favorite show
26. Walk around your house and up your stairs to get your heart pumping and body moving
27. Drink a full glass of water with lemon
28. Pick up your phone and take one intentional picture. Something you want to remember from your morning, something that brought you joy or calm.
29. Write down 3 things you wish to accomplish today
30. Listen to a favorite podcast
31. Work your brain with crossword puzzle
32. Do something kind for someone in your household – no one else in your household? Do something kind for someone you know outside of your home or someone online. (Say good morning, hope you have a nice day… Etc.)
33. Sit in silence and do nothing
34. Sit directly in the sunlight and feel the warmth wash over your skin
35. Speak out loud some affirmations or scriptures that mean a lot to you
36. Do some simple stretches to get your body moving
37. Massage your temples
38. Rub your feet with lotion before putting socks and shoes on
39. Text someone you love and let them know they crossed your mind and made you smile
40. Work on your side gig or business – get something small done that you can check off your list
41. Tidy up the house
42. Take your medication with intention – speak healing over your body
43. Take your vitamins and supplements with a big glass of water or juice
44. Speak to and water your plants
45. Draw something – have a morning art routine
46. Read an article on your favorite blog
47. Plan your meals for the day
48. Take your dog for a walk around the block
49. Spend cuddle time with a loved one
50. Kiss your significant other
51. Hug your kids

Wrapping it up

Whether you’re a morning routine list person or not I think you’ll find you can have a good, cozy, intentional – or even active and energetic – morning routine. You just have to make it a priority and create the habit.

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