Any suggestions for good morning routines? ☕️

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Struggling to find a new morning routine after fasting in the morning 😔 Do people have suggestions on fun and focusing activities?

Kai Oelfke · Accepted Answer

For morning (or evening) routines I like:

- meditation
- sports or just a tiny bit of exercise
- duolingo as mind exercise
- drinking a glass of water
- define three most important tasks
- use my stoic app to add a journal entry
- read a mantra / mission statement

Amy Frame · Answer

@kaioelfke A nap after waking up - that's real living! I think it'd be a very great way to activate the brain as well - instead of thinking of work straight away 😴

Kai Oelfke · Answer

@amy_frame Yeah! It's also a good sleep benchmark. I don't do mistakes if I slept well. But if I didn't I do a lot of mistakes! And then I take a 15 min nap right after my morning routine. Sounds strange but works for me.

Lizzy Bobrova · Answer

coffee and new music?:)

Andrea Paci · Answer

Nice question, if can helps you here is my morning routine

- few minutes of meditation
- coffee
- define three important tasks of the day

Amy Frame · Answer

@kaioelfke Thanks for the great suggestions - doing duolingo in the morning is a really fun idea 📙📚

Pete Walton · Answer

I think whatever it is you do, making it a routine is important. It cuts down on non-important decision making and you'll see progress in the activity over a short period.

Personally, I do yoga, then zen mediation every morning (though I'll fall asleep if I switch it!) then a walk in the park, sometimes listening to a short daily podcast.

And if that's not enough, nothing like a good morning run to jumpstart your day :D

Valerie Fenske · Answer

@amy_frame that actually gives me the feeling of control. Like, I know what is waiting for me, and I am confident about the day.

Valerie Fenske · Answer

my day always starts with a glass of water with lemon
then I do planning
morning affirmations
after that - walking my dog
later - a nourishing breakfast
and that's how I'm ready to start the day :)

Lars Karbo · Answer

I usually set off 1 hour slot in the early morning to use for a personal side pursuit. For example learn french for 1 hour or work on music for 1 hour.

Amy Frame · Answer

@petewalton Love the yoga in the morning, but I always seem to stop doing that when I get stressed (which is the OPPOSITE of what I should do)! Taking a walk sounds lovely.

Amy Frame · Answer

@lizzy_bobrova Yes! Any music suggestions?

Amy Frame · Answer

@valeryfenskaya Sounds lovely, especially walking the dog! How do you balance planning in the morning and not thinking about work/tasks too early in the day?

Andrew · Answer

I measure & record my body weight after waking up. It is quick, easy and reminds me to watch my health and diet.

I also make my bed every morning. It makes your bedroom look and feel better and starts your day by completing a task (albeit a small one)

Any suggestions for good morning routines? ☕️

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