Morning Routines That Stick

 

Start Small. Start Honest.

You don’t need a 2 hour window to transform your day. In fact, the more “doable” your routine feels, the more consistent you’ll be. For me, it starts with:

-Setting things aside, the night before, for example if I’m going to a fitness class in the morning, ill have the outfit and gym bag ready to go in the morning and quick light breakfast (overnight oats, yogurt bowl, hard boiled eggs).

-As a dog owner, I always set aside 30 minutes of easy movement such as a light jog/walk with stretching while walking my dog. For you, it can be as simple as 5 minutes of movement (stretching or a quick yoga flow)

-A single moment of silence…. no phone, no scrolling

Those three things alone made my mornings feel like mine again.

Pro tip: Try habit-stacking. Anchor a new habit to something you already do, like taking supplements right after brushing your teeth. A tip I learned from reading Atomic Habits last year. 

Ritual Over Routine

A routine can feel rigid. A ritual, on the other hand, invites softness. Maybe that’s dry brushing before a shower. Maybe it’s 10 minutes under your infrared sauna blanket while sipping matcha. When I reframed my mornings as rituals of care rather than tasks to “check off,” I actually began looking forward to them.

Some rituals I rotate into my week:

-Castor oil head massages before styling my hair (2-3x´s a week)

-Solawave red light wand while listening to affirmations or journaling, this also helps with depuffing my under eye area (3-4x´s a week)

-Facial lymphatic drainage using my gua sha tool, last step of skin routine in the morning (2-3x´s a week)

The No-Scroll Rule

This one is hard but life changing. Keeping my phone on airplane mode until after my cup of coffee keeps me centered. I find that when I consume my own thoughts before anyone else’s, I move through the day with more intention and less reactivity. 

If you’re using your phone for guided breathwork or meditation, just pre-load the app and turn off notifications. Lately I download my meditative podcasts so I never have to scramble on what to listen to (Habits of a Goddess and She’s So Lucky are a few of my favorites).

Movement That Meets You Where You Are

Forget perfection. I used to think morning workouts had to be 60-90 minutes of sweat and soreness. These days, it might be: 

-Laps around the neighborhood with either a weighted vest on or bala bars in hand

-A quick sauna session 

-A light mobility workout on a mat 

The goal isn’t to burn out, it’s to wake up mentally and physically (this also wakes up your energy and metabolism for the day). 

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Supplements = Grounding Practice

I try to treat each step as a reset. It’s not about being “productive,” it’s about being present. 

And my inner wellness plays just as big of a role. Every morning, I take: 

-Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (stirred into my coffee or smoothie for skin + joint support) 

-Arrae Tribiotic for gut health and bloat reduction 

-Arrae Magnesium for calm, digestion, and muscle recovery

-New Chapter Daily Liquid Multivitamin

It’s like giving my body a mini wellness toolkit before I step into the day!

Your Routine, Your Vibe

Maybe your routine includes making an adaptogenic latte. Or reading one page from a favorite book. Or dancing to a Beyoncé track while picking out your outfit. 

Whatever it is, let it reflect you, and most importantly fit your schedule.

You don’t need a 10-step plan to have a successful morning, you need a few meaningful moments that bring you back to yourself. Create a morning that honors your energy, your goals, and your life right now. And remember: the best morning routine is the one you’ll actually do!

Question for you: 

What’s one non-negotiable in your morning? I’d love to know, drop it in the comments or tag me on IG (Jdavismoranti)