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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
- Get up earlier than normal
- Leave your phone on the side table
- Make your bed
- Crack your blinds open
- Put on cozy slippers
- Brush your teeth and hair with a song in your head
- Look at yourself in the mirror and reflect on your favorite qualities
- Shuffle out to the kitchen and cook a healthy breakfast
- Put some soft music on
- Sit in a cozy chair with a hot beverage
- Read a book or the Bible
- Pray
- Map out your day
- Smile and think of one thing you’re grateful for
- Stroke your dog/cat/pet
- Sing softly to yourself
- Journal what you’re grateful for this morning
- Stand and look at the birds in the yard
- Rinse your breakfast dishes off
- Light a candle
- Start your diffuser
- Sing while in the shower
- Lather up with a favorite lotion
- Get dressed in the mirror and notice your beauty not your flaws
- Put makeup on while listening to your favorite show
- Walk around your house and up your stairs to get your heart pumping and body moving
- Drink a full glass of water with lemon
- Pick up your phone and take one intentional picture. Something you want to remember from your morning, something that brought you joy or calm.
- Write down 3 things you wish to accomplish today
- Listen to a favorite podcast
- Work your brain with crossword puzzle
- 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.)
- Sit in silence and do nothing
- Sit directly in the sunlight and feel the warmth wash over your skin
- Speak out loud some affirmations or scriptures that mean a lot to you
- Do some simple stretches to get your body moving
- Massage your temples
- Rub your feet with lotion before putting socks and shoes on
- Text someone you love and let them know they crossed your mind and made you smile
- Work on your side gig or business – get something small done that you can check off your list
- Tidy up the house
- Take your medication with intention – speak healing over your body
- Take your vitamins and supplements with a big glass of water or juice
- Speak to and water your plants
- Draw something – have a morning art routine
- Read an article on your favorite blog
- Plan your meals for the day
- Take your dog for a walk around the block
- Spend cuddle time with a loved one
- Kiss your significant other
- 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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Nell writes about slow and intentional living for the busy woman who is tired of chasing hustle and ready for more peace and calm.
