Morning Routines That Actually Work
Because if your mornings feel like chaos, your whole day follows suit. 🌅☕
Let’s be honest: Not every morning routine feels magical.
We all want that peaceful, productive, Pinterest-perfect start to the day…
But real life? It’s messy. It’s busy. And it definitely doesn’t always go as planned.
If your current routine isn’t working for you—let’s fix it. The good news? A morning routine doesn’t have to be long or complicated to be effective. The goal is to start your day with intention—and maybe a little peace. 💛
☀️ My Morning Routine (and how I made it work for me)
These days, I wake up at 5:00 AM with a silent alarm on my wrist. (No blaring alarms here—just a gentle nudge to get the day going.)
From there, my routine is pretty grounded in rhythm and habit stacking:
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👟 Potty, brush teeth, and get dressed (yes—something besides jammies!)
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💧 Turn on the hot water kettle + take vitamins (which are beside the tea bags—yay for habit stacking!)
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☕ Make my matcha or herbal tea
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🧘♀️ Do a few minutes of stretching while the water heats up
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📖 Cozy up in my favorite reading chair to start my Bible reading (I’m working through a read-the-Bible-in-a-year plan for 2025)
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📚 Follow it up with 10 minutes of personal development—currently reading The Introverted Mom, and let me just say… I wish I’d read this a decade ago. As a blended family mama, going from 2 kids to 6 (plus a husband!) was a lot. And no one really prepares you for the mental load of it all.
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💻 Then I head into my office for a focused Power Hour of business work before shifting into my day job
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👨👩👧 Somewhere in there, I say good morning to my daughter before school and get a sweet kiss from my hubby before he leaves for work
It’s calm. It’s intentional. And most of all—it works for me.
✨ The Miracle Morning (Yes, you can still join us!)
If you’re ready to create a morning routine that actually serves your life, I’d love for you to join our Miracle Morning Book Club!
We just had our first meeting last week, and it’s not too late to jump in. Our next session is on April 28th, 2025, and we’re walking through this life-giving book one chapter at a time. 📚💛
The Miracle Morning encourages six daily practices (SAVERS: Silence, Affirmations, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, Scribing) to help you start your day on purpose—and build a life you love from the inside out.
🛠️ What If Your Routine Isn’t Working?
Here’s the deal: If your morning routine feels like a burden—it’s time to tweak it.
Here are a few gentle shifts that can make a big difference:
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👉 Too rushed? Try prepping the night before. Lay out clothes, pack lunches, or write your to-do list before bed.
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👉 Not sticking to it? Stack new habits onto something you’re already doing (like I do with vitamins + tea).
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👉 Feeling disconnected? Build in 5 quiet minutes to just breathe or reflect—no pressure, no productivity.
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👉 Not a morning person? That’s okay! Start small with just 10 intentional minutes and build from there.
You don’t have to wake up at 5 AM. You just have to wake up with purpose.
🌼 Final Thoughts
Morning routines aren’t one-size-fits-all. The best one is the one that helps you feel grounded, energized, and focused for the day ahead.
Whether you’re sipping matcha in the quiet or managing a house full of kids, it’s possible to create a routine that feels refreshing—not overwhelming.
So, tell me—what’s one small shift you can make in your morning routine this week? Let’s reset together.
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