What morning routine helps you face your day head-on?

Mija

2y

Tantrum and accusation at other people, then maybe mild aviation by genuine cannabis. ❤️

specialCharlee51

2y

❤️👍👍. No kidding. Happy 420🤗

LadyRaceCarDriver

2y

Wash my face..it really helps. Makes me feel "clean" and ready to start my day.

MoodyVacita

2y

yes! I just recently started a small skin care routine in the morning and it's so refreshing!

Karmeny

2y

My own DIY antioxidant coffee

Perry_P

2y

oh that sounds so nice! How do you make it?

Nadir

2y

❤️

Chillalien13

2y

I do some light yoga on my bed to slowly wake up. Child pose is a great way to bridge just woke up to full wakefulness. Just chill there till I feel ready.

BlueCreature

2y

i was considering Yoga but i have bad circulation in my arms an legs .. pretty painful. . Are there poses or something i could do that i could do that would be helpful ? I wouldnt care if i am in pain i would just try an be in as little pain as i can

AlohaTricia

2y

Taking my medication. Waiting an hour. Then having a coffee. 🤗

goodtimes

2y

👍on all

JustRachelle

2y

Shower, brush teeth , wash face, marijuana/thc pen & coffee & journal… it’s it a pretty day .. sitting outside after 💕

Loosescrew

2y

sounds kool

Georgia1

2y

I usually stretch a bit then Wash my face and go downstairs to the kitchen. If, however, I feel overwhelmed I will first outline my day very specifically in my journal being sure to mention some good things to look forward to.

Gracie1217

2y

I immediately roll over upon waking up and brain dump/journal three pages ("morning pages" exercise from The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron; it really works for promoting general mental health).

AzulJ

2y

Taking my dog out on a walk help me in the morning!

CmcC

2y

I'm sure the dog appreciates it as well so it's a win win! 😎💕

Connor

2y

Breathing,and tv

AlwaysGrateful

2y

Reading is so good for you! 👍

Jenmile

2y

Stretching and making breakfast ❤️

AudaCity

2y

Having coffee and taking my morning meds while scrolling Tumblr

Kandy

2y

I take my meds, dress up cute and do my makeup. Then I go and text my boyfriend to start my day off with the right people. Then I go and start my day. Some morning I eat something sugary to start my day to give me a boost and it works.❤️

Tennis_Guy

2y

It looks like you have a very good system. I am sure having your boyfriend helps a great deal as well. Having someone to talk to on a regular basis is priceless. 💕

Kid

2y

A new blend of tea every morning 💕

Aurora137

2y

what kind of tea?

Suze

2y

Meditation for 10 minutes first thing.

wreckedwill2017

2y

Do my daily devotional, proper stretching (hsd so I sublux in my sleep sometimes) and coffee

JSFISH

2y

Daily devotional is key!🙏

BHC

2y

I wake up take my elastics out, brush my teeth, go to the restroom, wash my hands then I don't dry them off because I do my morning skincare then I brush my hair and wear what I wanna wear. When I focus on myself it makes me feel ten times better

crys

2y

Water 🌊💦💕

JSFISH

2y

superb! Keeping hydrated is "critical care" for whatever ails you. If I do coffee I insist on taking in double the volume of pure water.

vickielove

2y

Wake up ..try to eat cause I get anxiety first thing in the morning knowing I'm gonna be the only one home and then I call my mother in law to come get me to spend the day with her

trying88

2y

Making my bed -

Don69

2y

Doing my hair, brushing my teeth, and listening to music.

Painy

2y

Reading my Bible and praying

JSFISH

2y

What are you reading from your Bible?

Kell

2y

Vaping is my morning routine

Aurora137

2y

I vape also but I'm finding smoking a prerolled helps me better

Cateyes

2y

❤️ I know that’s right 😅

specialCharlee51

2y

❤️👍

JSFISH

2y

Be careful! I've heard of bad reactions!

Prismatic

2y

Take my thyroid meds, then use the 30-60 minutes where I can't eat to prepare breakfast and loaf around 🥞

MatchaBunn

2y

Making something for breakfast! I love the routine of making the foods I like to make, and it helps me feel accomplished. Plus the nourishment I get from food helps me focus and use my brain without feeling like I’m going to fall asleep.

Ashley05

2y

Getting up in the morning, and taking a refreshing hot shower.

TrixNY

2y

Two minutes of positive affirmations - said loud and proud.

Maybelline27

2y

Stretching, washing my face, brushing my teeth and fix my hair and makeup. I also try to watch a funny video or 2 but also try not to get lost scrolling thru social media but allow myself that time to look at a couple things also

Violet_Beauregarde

2y

Going outside to get some sunshine, a healthy breakfast, basic hygiene, & putting on makeup. Exercise also used to help me a lot when I had time for it.

JSFISH

2y

I tried putting make up, but it freeked my wife, so I left her stuff alone after that

Strawberry_Swisher

2y

I always snuggle with my 2 cats in the morning and listen to music as I get ready. It helps clear my head and puts me in a good mood all day.

Somi

2y

Shower. ❤️💕

Mah

2y

Hot Shower + Hot Coffee☕️

Blaire

2y

Wash my face, brush my teeth, deodorant. Only way I feel semi human without coffee

Jewels2022

2y

Prayer, make the bed, exercise & or stretching, shower, warm tea ❤️

JSFISH

2y

awesome!

snoopy919

2y

Take the dogs out and hit the delta-8 or thc-p pen. Then it's smooth sailing for a couple hours at least.

specialCharlee51

2y

how do you like the delta 8?

Raffima

2y

I make my coffee and tell myself that I’m going to have a great day. Doesn’t always work but it does at the time I say it.

Ria1568

2y

Make a coffee and talk to God 🙏

JSFISH

2y

please tell God I need extra help!

yejijey

2y

make my bed! if I can make my bed in the morning, I feel like I can do anything !

darkdoula1972

2y

Coffee

BreezyBaby

2y

Listening to upbeat music or a morning motivation meditation

gotimmygo

2y

Chug water! Idk, it helps wake me up!

cielluu

2y

actually cooking something up for myself. it makes me feel like I'm genuinely caring for my body.

Sifu

2y

Qigong and meditation

AuntBeeDoesGames

2y

Wake and bake baby...and take my meds...heating pads and a heating blanket cuddles in the morning till I sweat...take shower do makeup get dressed nice...who cares if I'm going no where and no one will see it but my immediate family...it makes me feel good about myself

hannah333

2y

Skin care, make up, hair, and arguing with my sister.

Painsucks320

2y

Coffee,medication and meditation

MyChangeOfHeart

2y

I listen to motivational speakers while I shower first thing in the morning! I find awesome YouTube videos like dr joe dispenza, Evan Carmichael and tony robins and start my day knowing I can make it a better day!

Rach13

2y

Doing a skin care routine

CmcC

2y

same here, makes me feel refreshed ☺️

Laila11

2y

I do a few stretches in bed, make my bed, brush my teeth, wash my face, put on moisturizer, make my favorite iced coffee, & play some acoustic music. I don’t check my phone until I finish my first cup of coffee.

Tennis_Guy

2y

I have my plain donut and coffee. Love it!

Haddyr

2y

A hot cup of coffee.

CmcC

2y

always does the trick ☺️

Alina123

2y

I usually lately watch YouTube and put on a nice morning scenery such as a coffee shop cafe with comforting music jazz or something very relaxing.Then I focus on all the things on the screen as I make coffee with my favorite creamer. After feeding all my cats. Then I sit and read a lot of articles and journal's research stuff constantly while I take notes. This helps with all my ideas and projects I want to complete. If I remember I take my Wellbutrin. I stop feeling too emotional. So this really helps. I lower my anxiety by doing this. However, I need to incorporate more physical therapy to help with my back joints and all. Yoga was helping immensely. Plus my aroma therapy oils.

Steph1977

2y

I don't have one maybe that is my problem.

CmcC

2y

maybe you could even start small with some tasks, like every day when you wake up you could stretch before getting breakfast. You could add a new task every week untill you've got a routine that makes you feel good 😎🙌

mazapan

2y

to just get out of bed and sit down at my desk or on the couch, being outside my room helps me tons:)

Apollo08

2y

I pretend like I’m swimming when I take baths. I have ms and my family won’t let me go swimming anymore.

Frankie_is_a_snail

2y

i like to do some morning affirmations and check on my plants and animals!

AuntBeeDoesGames

2y

Wake and bake and take my meds!

specialCharlee51

2y

YUPP. have you heard of Delta 8?

Marine1

2y

Staying distracted 😂 drinking coffee and watching the news or podcast to not have to focus on the pain

Gravy

2y

Usually putting on something funny like cartoons or reading something before I start my day always help me

CyberEm

2y

I try my best to sit up first thing so I'm not tempted to fall back asleep. Then take my medication & drink water, take care of hygiene and self care, eat breakfast while playing Wordle. Then I plan my day in my bujo and either get to it or procrastinate, depending on how I feel that day haha

EvilMadood09

2y

Showering

Hollyw00d

2y

I feel like aloe Vera helped me a lot

CarolJo

2y

🙏Praying Singing Worship spending time with the Creator.

JSFISH

2y

Beam me in!🙏

RareEyez86

2y

A few tokes! Lol 😉😌

specialCharlee51

2y

👍

specialCharlee51

2y

Ah geezz, since I was 20. I'm 70. So much for it being a gateway drug. I've earned 2 Master degrees and am finally finishing my PhD. Better because of it. Oh yeah, HAPOY 420!!

specialCharlee51

2y

Damn auto spell. HAPPY 420 is what I meant.

Frieda

2y

I take warm showers in the morning. Makes me feel relaxed

jellyforspongebob

2y

i take hot showers in the morn to wake me and my body up lol.

SoftYarn

2y

Brush teeth, drink water. Wear earplugs until I don’t feel so triggered, or until I’m ready to switch to having music on. I listen to music every morning instead of NPR. So much less stressful. Also music is my special interest so this makes sense for me. I would recommend giving yourself a small slot of time (if you know you are able to stop when needed) to engage your special interest or read about it. It gives you something to look forward to, but also remember back to during your whole day.

Paitonmari

2y

I walk to the gym work out a routine 20 to thirty minutes. 12 to 24 minutes of infrared light and 10 minutes of hydromassage. And while in the light booth I am doing meditation.

Paitonmari

2y

I put cannibis butter in my coffee take a dose of RSO and then I walk to the...

Vonely

2y

Mediate first 5 mins in bed, do some light yoga postures before I get up, then basic hygienic routine + Neti, then move to the yoga Matt do a full yoga practice, take a semi cold shower with some uplifting music, fix myself up a hot cup of water with lemon and read a little

Cateyes

2y

praying is what gets me started

itchy77

2y

I've been going to the gym since 1/9/22. Nothing too intense. A little cardio, small increases and heavenly hydromassage bed after. Oh and WORDLE. LOL

JoDizzle

2y

I get up open my doors to get fresh morning air. Love to have coffee and watch hummingbirds outside my window.

Annmari14

2y

Shower, brush teeth and coffee before starting my day 👍

Jabe

2y

Shower brush my hair sometimes it's too much stimulation and I have to wait to comb my hair

WallyWasTaken2

2y

Taking a shower. I'm too disabled to stand for long enough, so just sitting there and going through the action of washing helps me really wake up, and get me out of the funk I woke up with if I woke up a little sad or withdrawn.

SanJuniper

2y

a walk through the neighborhood

tylersmom1975

2y

Stretch, pills, coffee and off to work.

KratomEater

2y

I think checking your phone when you wake to be sure you’re not missing anything important like a family member in need but making it a point to put it by the door until you’re ready to leave. It’s so distracting for me and can keep me from being efficient enough to get out the door to work 😅

lynx99

2y

Open the windows first thing and drink water

uno

2y

My routine for past year...I wake up early and have gotten into the habit of making my coffee. I spend about an hour or more reading Bible, devotional books and send a daily prayer to family members.

Charlyn

2y

Having my morning coffee and taking my multi vitamin!

lindywoo

2y

for some reason making my bed gets me feeling motivated and ready for the day.

AlternateHeart

2y

Wash my face, have coffee and walk my dog

NiftyNicole

2y

Coffee.

AdariI

2y

Feeding and letting my dog out. She's just so joyful and really helps me get through the day

Sody

2y

Wash my face with cold water helps me start the day

Sody

2y

🙌

KatimusMaximus

2y

French press coffee. It let's me take a minute to focus on just myself and keeps me from drinking sugary iced coffee straight from the fridge lol

PEPhoenix

2y

It's simple, but having a healthier breakfast at the same time every day and drinking a while bottled water before anything else.

Creativechanger

2y

I'm a Rover sitter after 27 years In healthcare. I YouTube dog calming music for the dogs that I watch and it relaxes me throughout the day. I have a lot of anxiety In the AM getting kids ready for school with special needs. I hate mornings.

Dirtdobber

2y

Coffee!

Babygirlnicole

2y

Taking a shower in the morning and painting my nails makes me feel pretty.

Zem

2y

Mindful meditation

secretsthaticantsay

2y

Take a shower and watch tiktok to make me feel confident and happier

HimalayanMonk

2y

I use a muscle stimulator to get my circulation going for the day. Also start day off with couple glasses of ionized water

hoppingspark12

2y

Shower, wash face, brush teeth put make up on and eat breakfast while watching some TV

Share

2y

I take my medication first thing, then take a shower or wash up, depending on if I slept too long. Then once I'm dressed I eat yogurt & granola or Special K. I read devotional s while eating. Feed my cats and off to work, feeling exhausted most days. I fight falling asleep if not moving. It's so frustrating, now I'm having alot of forgetfulness if I vary my routine. Forgetting important stuff at work. I'm lucky to still have my job.

Roseflower

2y

Flaxseed oil takes away the stiffness, aches and pain or soreness and helps me move things along too, if you know what I mean.

Roguepatient

2y

Always shower always eat a healthy breakfast and try to get 7 hours of sleep

Anne8769

2y

Coffee and a cigarette and my vape or weed...

Arranger

2y

A good healthy breakfast and a good cup of coffee.

jawa

2y

Get up and praying to God for allowing me to see another day to enjoy to the utmost !!

Adriana777

2y

Washing my face, drinking coffee for sure

Dynamite30

2y

I do a meditation to help my body cleanse and get prepped mentally for the day! Working out, making my bed, showering and getting ready.

Tebe_kakes

2y

Practicing the 3-3-3 rule and listening to music. Especially music I created a playlist to listen to every morning (whether I’m in the mood or not). Or putting on a show I enjoy.

Akashiva

2y

Hot shower and a nice cuppa, usually chai or Earl grey, and breakfast

Lakelife

2y

Just get out of bed and get dressed for work #night shift probs

lil.mac

2y

Chilling before getting going

Loosescrew

2y

Definitely Coffee first thing, medication and the the usual, then a 3-4 miles bike ride...

Usernamebeingtaken

2y

5 to 10 minutes of meditation

Daz

2y

I struggle with even getting out of bed - what helps make that happen for you all?

butterfly39

2y

Listening to Joyce Meyer podcasts and eating breakfast

Sooo19

2y

Brushing my teeth! The mouth b stank!

Sparklelover

2y

I brush my teeth wash my face put deodorant on get dressed sometimes put makeup on when I feel like it and then go outside have a cigarette

Jam.ina.Jar

2y

I eat a protein based breakfast and stay away from carbs in the morning. It's a weird new development for me but it's really helping

Karyn

2y

Get up take half a Tramadol and two Advil, drive to McDonald with my 3 dogs to get coffee each morning while meds are kicking in. Drink coffee, FB a bit take othe rc half of the Tramadol. Shower. Found Tramadol works more time released if I stagge=the halves. May all be in my head. Lol just does not make me sleepy this way.

Britanie

2y

❤️

Roseflower

2y

🙏,and reading does it every time💕

Belbel17

2y

every morning i look at myself in the mirror until i feel like the prettiest person ever- the longer i look the less i notice the smaller things and i eventually get enough confidence to go on and face the challenges of the day

FwJordan

2y

I like taking a hot shower, washing my face, then going out to exercise.

AylaB19

2y

Picking out my clothes is crucial for me. It helps me start to think through what I have to do that day.

iluvsharks

2y

A hot shower, change of comfy clothes, and cuddling with my cat, stuffed animals, and big warm blanket is a must

CSweet94

2y

Coffee ☕️

LadyPasta1

2y

Slice of toast with jam and one cup of half caffeinated coffee with almond milk when I first get up.

CureChingu

2y

I like to wake up and lay on the floor thinking about what got me going the day before and how it can improve. Or what I did that wasn't the best idea. Then I splash my face with cold water. After that I do something that makes me laugh.

nora.notes.84

2y

watering the plants that need watering in my collection

Lizherrera_22

2y

I listen to music if I don't my day is all off

LSneiderwine

2y

I'm retired now going on 3 years but when I would be getting ready for work I would start dancing. It was so therapeutic for me and it made me feel like I could face anything!

AuroraRose

2y

Listen to one of my chill or good vibes playlists, shower, make some tea and write my to-do list for the day.

SoSick

2y

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ wash my face yes this helps any time of day for me

Aliens_And_Glitter

2y

Allow myself 15 minutes (with alarm set) when first waking up to sit-up and spend some time with my dog and also let her out to potty. Then, I turn on music and do my skincare routine, brush my teeth, and get dressed. I make a quick breakfast and also feed my dog. Whatever time I have left before leaving my house (if any) I can sit down and relax/check emails on my phone. My biggest struggle has been remembering to take my medications as soon as I wake up!

MagickalRebel

2y

Cuddle my dogs.

Unknow

2y

Get up, wash my face, have diet Coke with with protein and fiber food, make my bed, feed the dog walk the dog, take vitamins and prescriptions

doggolover22

2y

Iced coffee and a hearty breakfast

Starlyn

2y

Coffee!!!

livvie361

2y

Starting slow, protein and coffee before meds

Annalize

2y

Praying to the Lord Jehovah , a cup of tea , a good breakfast , and a stretch if I'm not achy.

Msanxious

2y

🤗🤗 best thing in the world, is washing your face and brushing your teeth. Then having a tall glass of lavender tea (sweetened, if you wish) and some pop music from 50s and 60s and just dance.

TheRealHope

2y

Completing a task, when I first wake up, really sets me up for a productive day. I recommend making the bed or stretching. Picking out a cute outfit, and doing my makeup puts me in a very positive mood for the day. Spending time with God makes a HUGE difference in my day!

PurpleMage

2y

Wash my face and do my skincare

Elladolores

2y

After shower I use a vitamin C serum, Olay moisturizer and sun screen. I was my face with a face scrub.

kem

2y

Taking the first part of my morning to enjoy my coffee and listen to my body to determine my goals for the day.

Josie1995

2y

Don't really have the energy with this burnout so I usually just sit up, stare at the wall...scroll on my phone to keep me content for the moment then start the day I guess. Looking forward to brighter days when I care about washing my face again and brushing my teeth right away.🙌

AlyWare

2y

Meditation

mspony2001

2y

The main thing is to stay consistent if you can. I get up every morning at breakfast do the dishes get dressed put my make up on go out to errands come back to office work, Rest for a little bit then make dinner take the dog for a walk. And that’s about my day.

roseinlandfill

2y

Every morning when I wake up I always give dad hug and kisses then get dressed take dog out for walk be for I put music on for him then go out with dog then what's day I make breakfast for him then feed dog if I have time i try eat right but past weeks it's been non stop go go go no rest

AlyWare

2y

Meditation & yoga

Tati96

2y

Stretch really good and wash my face with cold water 🤗

Scribble

2y

I thank God for letting me wake up. I turn on the coffee pot, feed my dog and make my bed. In that order. Then I walk my dog. Im ready for coffee.

pianochick

2y

Taking my dogs for a walk as soon as I wake up. They make me smile, and my body feels better with movement.❤️

dadoen

2y

Coffee

Taintedoctopus28

2y

I have a little warm up to get my body going

theythem

2y

Getting my 5 month old dressed. She's just such a smiley morning baby, it's hard not to feel positive about the day when she wakes up so happy

Myfox

2y

Washing up first then

Myfox

2y

Oops taking both my dogs for their morning walk

JinMar

2y

Coffee and Kratom!!!

audRei

2y

Getting dressed in a real outfit. I usually just throw on the first thing i can and stay in that until yhe afternoon, but on days i put more effort into my appearance before 9am i always have more energy

Vi.Vi

2y

Exercise for sure.

Wolffgirl

2y

Wake up around 8 am Make my bed, brew a pot of coffee, put my hair up, make my daughter a bottle. Feed my daughter then Start on morning chores after a cup or two of coffee

freyaslady

2y

I always make my bed. Someone once told me if you make your bed first thing in the morning at least you've accomplished something, even if you do nothing else all day. That sense of accomplishment is sometimes a huge boost, and can sometimes give me the motivation to do more.

Bi_Bi_Birdy

2y

Having a complete breakfast with carbs, fat, protein, and veggies or fruits. And fluids!

NenFea

2y

YOGA

JaneDoe

2y

It takes me all morning to clear out my lungs . Even after I do , I don't get up and going most days. I'm just happy to be alive most days

mobil3g3nocid3

2y

I like to style my hair. It makes me feel a little more confident

Machy

2y

Breathing exercises

katc

2y

A small cup of coffee. Only 1 though or it's migraine city the rest of the day.

maic

2y

Take my insulin and vyvanse

Evantha

2y

Warm shower...

theo.sophical

2y

drinking a cold water then washing my face and generally fruits... don't eat cereal or sugary breakfast food. fruits are great for feeling ready fir the day.

lichencryptid

2y

I play puzzle games on my phone idk it wakes me up rly well

Anixty

2y

Taking a shower

Nana25

2y

Sit on the patio while I drink my coffee

JayBerrd

2y

Getting dressed which proves hard to do. I never wanna get up but getting dressed makes me feel good, especially when I put on my shoes with some fresh socks. Best feeling

Kiekster24

2y

Take a nice cool shower the night before.

dragonslayer

2y

Making my bed. The whole room just looks much cleaner and gets me motivated.

Cannedbread

2y

Wash my face, make my bed, take my dog for a walk❤️ and meditation most mornings

Mega92

2y

I work from home and I log into my computer an hour and a half before I have to be on so I don’t have to panic about being late clocking in

Dayze

2y

People have routines? I'm lucky if I can get out of bed

Denotchka

2y

When I remember to do it, praise and worship and Bible study

ponyowastaken

2y

I usually masterbate first thing in the morning to relax my body

kittycrime

2y

Coffee and stretching 🙌

dodge

2y

my skincare routine leaves me feeling fresh and ready to conquer

AngellMwi

2y

Fresh coffee and my dog

Magpie42

2y

Coffee

itsnotmefr

2y

SKINCARE 🦗🦟🦗🦟🦗

Bre19

2y

Listening to music after breakfast doing some brain games on my phone and activities off my phone Listening to Inspirational speeches on the way to college making a to do list for the day

Ryssa

2y

I usually struggle with just getting up and actually getting around for the day, making breakfast helps me get up and stay up and actually feel ready to get dressed and such

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