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Anyone who tells you their morning routine is always on point is lying.
Even the most organized people have phases where they struggle to get up on time or finish their morning chores.
Then there are people who can never seem to get their mornings right.
They always wake up feeling cranky, hate their alarm clocks, and their morning routine is pretty much non-existent.
Yep, I used to be that girl a few years back, so I get that too.
Since you’ve clicked on this post, you’re obviously looking for help fixing your mornings.
Maybe you’ve been hitting snooze a little too often. Maybe you reach for your phone before you even open your eyes. Or maybe your once-energizing morning coffee just doesn’t spark joy anymore.
When that happens, it’s time for a morning routine reset.
When it comes to mornings, there are three things that need to be taken in mind:
- Getting up at a reasonable hour (preferably before 8am)
- Having a morning routine (can be simple or complicated if you like that)
- Being happy in the mornings (because what would be the point otherwise?)
And in this post, I will help you tick off all three with my morning routine reset formula.
This is the exact process I follow whenever I realize, “Oh no, I’ve ruined my mornings again,” and it works every single time.
Let’s dive right in!
How To Do a Morning Routine Reset
1. Start With Your ‘Why’
Before you even think about changing anything in your routine, I am gonna ask you to stop right now and ask yourself why you want this morning reset.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, and drained before the day even begins?
Or maybe you want to show up for your job in a better mood, with higher energy levels?
Maybe your productivity is getting affected, and you need this so that you can chase your daily goals with more enthusiasm and focus?
Your reasons matter because they will ultimately decide what kind of mornings you need to build.
When your ‘why’ is clear, every morning habit you choose will have a solid meaning behind it.
For example, if you’re feeling scattered, maybe your reset needs more grounding (like journaling or stretching). If you’re feeling sluggish, maybe it’s movement and hydration that need attention.
Get honest about how you want your mornings to feel (calm, joyful, healthy, energized, or peaceful), because we’re going to design your morning routine from there.
2. Begin Your Mornings the Night Before
A good morning doesn’t start at sunrise, but the night before.
If you plan your morning a few hours ahead every day, then your chances of success increase! By doing this, you are reducing your morning effort and also making your bedtime more productive.
Lay out your outfit, tidy your nightstand, prep your breakfast or coffee setup, and dim the lights an hour before bed to signal your body that it’s time to rest.
And if your biggest struggle is scrolling at midnight (we’ve all been there), put your phone in another room and keep a real alarm clock by your bed.
When you wake up and see that everything’s already in place, you’ll be motivated to actually do the things you prepared for. Simplification at its best!
3. Add a Wake-Up Ritual
A wake-up ritual is a physical cue that tells your brain that it’s time to start the day.
Starting your mornings with a healthy wake-up ritual is perfect because then you can keep building upon it.
It is also a perfect point to start your morning reset.
Some quick ideas to pick from:
- Drink a big glass of water before your coffee
- Splash cold water on your face
- Make your bed
- Hit play on a soft morning playlist
- Light a candle
- Open your curtains to let the morning light in
Little sensory moments like these can transform your mornings from groggy to grounded, which brings me to the next point. Let’s double down now.
4. Choose a 5-minute Anchor Habit
Once you’re out of bed, freshened up, and done with your wake-up ritual, indulge in any good morning habit for at least five minutes.
When resetting your mornings, it’s not a good idea to overwhelm yourself with ten new habits.
Just pick one — your anchor habit — and do it for a few days to find stability in your mornings.
Here are some ideas for this:
- Gratitude journaling
- Stretching
- Sipping tea/coffee by the window
- Dusting your room quickly
- Reading one page from a book
- Plan your day in a daily planner
As you can see, these habits are all grounded in nature, which means they will bring your awareness to the present and set the tone for a good day.
Once your anchor habit feels automatic, you can gently build from there. But for now, one small win is more powerful than a dozen rushed ones.
See: 31 Best Morning Tips To Rise And Conquer Your Day
5. Reclaim Your First 30 Minutes
What you do in your first 30 minutes matters more than you think.
If the first thing you see is notifications and news, your mind will be noisy and negative. That is not the space you want to be in.
But if you start your morning with quiet, reflection, or movement, you begin the day from a place of intention.
Try this rule for your morning reset: no phone, no emails, no social media for the first 30 minutes.
Instead, fill that time with something that actually fills you.
Read a few pages, water your plants, pray, write in your journal, do your skincare, or sit in silence with your coffee.
Once your first thirty minutes of the day are in control, you can move on to the next step.
6. Move Your Body (for 10 minutes at least)
There is a stark difference between days when I work out in the morning versus days when I don’t.
Days that start with movement are happier, more energetic, and of course, healthier.
Since not all of us can hit the gym in the morning (I know I can’t), just get your body moving for ten minutes.
Stretch in the living room, dance to a song, go for a short walk, roll out the mat for 10 minutes of yoga, or do a walk workout from YouTube (my current favorite thing).
The goal isn’t to burn calories; it’s to feel alive and happy from within.
Movement wakes up your body, boosts your mood, and gives you that natural energy you usually reach for caffeine to get.
So, a couple of days into your morning reset (after maybe five days), add morning movement, and enjoy the boost!
7. Set Your Mindset
Some people are natural at thinking positive and feeling positive, but for most of us, mindset doesn’t just happen; we have to choose it.
Before the world gets loud, take a few minutes to tune into yourself.
You could journal, write down three things you’re grateful for, read some morning affirmations, or simply ask yourself, “How do I want to feel today?”
The words you speak to yourself first thing in the morning can shape your entire day.
So instead of telling yourself, ‘I am so tired’, try, ‘I’m so grateful for a new start.’
It sounds small and it actually is (hardly takes a minute to do), but this is how peace begins.
8. Romanticize Your Mornings
Morning routines are often associated with productivity and discipline, but they can also be beautiful.
Remember how I promised I could get you to love your mornings again?
This is the tip that will make it happen — romanticize your mornings and make yourself feel like the main character of a movie.
Use your favorite mug for drinking coffee, play soft jazz or cozy acoustic tunes, and light a scented candle (even if you have to blow it out in a few minutes before leaving the house).
Sit by the window and watch the world wake up for a few minutes, and practice skin care like a wellness girlie.
Sleep in comfy and pretty clothes at night so that you wake up feeling good.
Romanticizing your mornings isn’t frivolous, but a form of modern self-love.
It turns the ordinary into something sacred, magical, and feel-good. So, do it every day till it becomes a habit, and you actually look forward to starting your day.
9. Do a 7-Day Morning Reset
The above tips are pure gold for a morning reset, but if you need more structure to begin your reset, then doign a 7-day challenge might help.
Try This Morning Reset Challenge:
Day 1: Set up your night routine. Lay out your clothes, prep the breakfast items, and sleep on time.
Day 2: Drink water before caffeine. If you make it warm and sqeeuze in some lemon, even better.
Day 3: Make your bed, and if you want to do more, then declutter your morning space (bedside table, desk, etc).
Day 4: Move your body for ten minutes. Look for workouts on YouTube designed specifically for mornings. They are so good!
Day 5: Journal for five minutes. Even one page is good!
Day 6: Make your mornings cozy by adding candles, music, and sunlight.
Day 7: Celebrate your progress and reflect on what feels best by writing about it. This will give you a good idea about what to include in your mornigns going forward.
By the end of the week, you’ll have created a good morning rhythm.
After that, you can use the other 8 tips from the post to build a proper morning routine. Hope this helps!
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