Comments on: My 6 A.M. Morning Routine That Sets Me Up for a Good Day

By: Surfy

Surfy — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:33:03 +0000

Wow, you work out BEFORE your morning coffee?

By: Deborah Webb

Deborah Webb — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:46:50 +0000

Ah yes, the nanny to take the kids to school and bring them home again, and do other tasks for you in between. And husband home to prepare breakfast. No wonder you have time for yourself for a long morning routine. Lucky you. When I had a school aged child and worked outside the home in high tech with a 20 minute driving commute, it was getting myself showered, dressed, hair styled and makeup on plus assisting her to get ready to leave plus prepare and eat breakfast, walk the dog and feed the cat was all I had time for, getting up at 6:30 and bedtime at 10 pm. I made lunches the night before, and cooked batches of food on weekends and froze them so weeknight dinner was easier. My husband worked out of town for two weeks at a time, home every second weekend, also in high tech. We were lucky to be able to afford a house cleaning service every two weeks. I did a load of laundry every day after work during supper, and often fell asleep in my easy chair watching one tv program while petting the dog and cuddling the cat while our daughter did her homework (unless she needed help) and got herself ready for bed. The set bedtime and wakeup time schedule was my saving grace. Sleeping enough every day has always been my priority in addition to healthy eating and some form of exercise every week. Now 71 and still maintain the last three priorities while working 15 hours a week.

By: Gloria

Gloria — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 03:33:11 +0000

In reply to Kate Arends. Before daylight savings time I had my 3:00am routine down, including leisurely gradually getting up with plenty of time for coffee, shower, dressing, hair without being late to work. Since the time change I am struggling to get up on time and am scrambling to get to work on time. Now I hate getting up and sleep too late. Yuck. I have to leave at 6:30 am to get in the groove. Your routine sounds great tho. Thanks for the article. I will keep trying.

By: Cheryl Boedicker

Cheryl Boedicker — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:00:27 +0000

In reply to Kate Arends.

I wake up at 6:30 no matter what time I go to bed but use an alarm just in case. I have found doing a lot the night before helps me get out the door to tennis (I’m retired but active) on time.I lay out my clothes, get coffee ready, make breakfast in a big batch for my tennis days (keto bread- just warm up), get my water bottle all
set, and clean up before I go to bed. First thing in the morn (6:30)I put away dried dishes, have coffee, check email, eat, get dressed and away I go. Naturally, when the kids were school age, I did the same – do as much as you can the night before. Also, LISTEN to your body! If you are exhausted, take a nap! If hungry, eat something nutritious and by God, have a glass of wine ( or whatever) at Happy Hour. Discuss your day with hubby & the kids. I’m almost 76 and have been doing the above all that time & I’m still here!

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 23:10:41 +0000

In reply to Kat. YES. Bedtime alarms can be so helpful. I hope you can get back to your routine!

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 22:32:14 +0000

In reply to Yvette Ogley. Thank you!

By: Yvette Ogley

Yvette Ogley — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:45:51 +0000

Nice post!

By: Kat

Kat — Sun, 22 May 2022 04:11:39 +0000

For the last year I’ve been trying to get back to my 6am routine I had before the pandemic. Reading this was a reminder that I have not been honest about my bedtimes- I need to start my wind down earlier. A tip, especially for those starting out – alarms aren’t just for wake up! I have multiple bedtime alarms on my phone to trigger me to get ready.

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Wed, 18 May 2022 21:58:16 +0000

In reply to Arailyus Kingdom. Thank you for sharing this perspective! Morning routines can definitely be trickier after nights when sleep doesn't come easily.

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Wed, 18 May 2022 21:52:58 +0000

In reply to skeptic44. Thanks for sharing this perspective!

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Wed, 18 May 2022 21:48:54 +0000

In reply to Laura S. Thanks for your comment, Laura! It sounds like you have a great morning routine in place!

By: Laura S

Laura S — Mon, 16 May 2022 11:48:32 +0000

I’m glad to know I’m not the only one!!!! To start with, I’m a morning person and it’s the best time of my day. I love tidying up the apt. early enough to get started, as the tidier and cleaner everything becomes, the better I can focus on myself as soon as I’m done with this stage. Taking a spa like shower, working out, walking my dog and having a delicious breakfast (I always make sure that I have everything I need to prepare it), this routine is the best way of starting my day!

By: skeptic44

skeptic44 — Sun, 15 May 2022 22:14:19 +0000

I love the color of the living room walls. On the other hand, I have to be at work between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., and it takes 35 minutes to get there (I’m an “essential worker” so have never worked from home), so when I get up at 6:00, I have to eat breakfast, shower and dress, and get out the door.

By: Arailyus Kingdom

Arailyus Kingdom — Sun, 15 May 2022 15:10:46 +0000

My problem is I never know what time I’m going to fall asleep. #teaminsomnia over here. I’ve learned to just get on the train whatever time it arrives. Some nights I fall asleep at 8:30 but some nights it’s as late at 3am. When I fall asleep early it’s pretty easy to get up and do my morning routine. But on those nights I barely get any sleep good luck getting me up when my alarm goes off. Thank you for sharing your morning routine and sharing your tricks and tips.

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Mon, 02 May 2022 21:02:37 +0000

In reply to Elle P. YES. This is so true. There always has to be some sort of give and take!

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Mon, 02 May 2022 20:38:31 +0000

In reply to Shelley. Thank you for taking the time to read the post!

By: Shelley

Shelley — Mon, 02 May 2022 14:19:13 +0000

Solid advice! I too meditate in the morning. It is a great way to start your day with a positive mindset.
And sleep needs to be a priority. There are so many health benefits. Here’s an example https://sensiblyshelley.com/7-compelling-reasons-to-get-adequate-sleep/
Thank you for sharing this 🤗

By: Elle P

Elle P — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:40:49 +0000

Thank you for speaking frankly about how, to have a lengthy, semi-luxuriant morning routine, most of us have to go to bed early and wake up early! There’s a prevalent notion that there’s a “hack” for everything, and it’s refreshing to hear that often, if you want to experience the benefits of a healthy routine, you have to sacrifice something- in this case, late nights, plans, etc.