My Morning Routine

23/07/2024

“It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it.” — John Steinbeck

22/07/2024

Coach Samuel Thomas Davies on thinking of one action he wants to take every day, on building up his discipline by not hitting the snooze button, and on tracking all his habits in an Excel spreadsheet.

In Samuel’s own words: “I used to have terrible habits. I’d oversleep, eat a high carb breakfast on the commute to work, and be miserable all morning.”

This is his morning routine.

Coach Samuel Thomas Davies on thinking of one action he wants to take every day, on building up his discipline by not hitting the snooze button, and on tracking all his habits in an Excel spreadsheet.

21/07/2024

“I’m feeling revived and strengthened by sleep and not yet harassed by the absurd trivialities of everyday life.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

20/07/2024

“There is enormous power in nailing your morning routine, but there’s even more power in adapting to it when it doesn’t happen as we’d like.” — Terri Schneider

19/07/2024

“In the morning a man walks with his whole body; in the evening, only with his legs.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

18/07/2024

“If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up.” — J.M. Power

17/07/2024

Author David Kadavy on not being a morning person, on how, despite this, morning is his most creative time, and on how the more he winds down the night before, the better his brain works the next day.

In David’s own words: “The more I wind-down the night before, the better my brain works in the morning. On a perfect night, I’ll have turned off screens or put on blue-blocker goggles by around 10:00pm.”

This is his morning routine.

Author David Kadavy on not being a morning person, on how, despite this, morning is his most creative time, and on how the more he winds down the night before, the better his brain works the next day.

16/07/2024

“My routine can happen anywhere! And it naturally adapts to the people around me; I always pick up new temporary habits.” — Alicia Sully

15/07/2024

Author John Zeratsky on defining his daily “Highlight,” on having his best creative energy in the morning, and on changing his schedule in order to be more in sync with his wife’s.

In John’s own words: “I try to take a natural and low-tech approach to sleep, food, exercise, and other human basics. This keeps life simple, saves money, and makes me more resilient.”

This is his morning routine.

Author John Zeratsky on defining his daily “Highlight,” on having his best creative energy in the morning, and on changing his schedule in order to be more in sync with his wife’s.

14/07/2024

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” — Charlie Chaplin

13/07/2024

“If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” — Michael Jordan

12/07/2024

“I’m always craving that dreamy creative energy I can only get while the rest of the world is asleep.” — Lindsay Champion

11/07/2024

“If I need to remind myself to bring something with me in the morning, I’ll usually put my car keys on top of it.” — Des Traynor

10/07/2024

Entrepreneur Gavin Weeks on the intricacies of his trans-continental routines, on getting to inbox zero, and on balancing the time difference between Los Angeles and the United Kingdom.

In Gavin’s own words: “When I’m in Los Angeles I opt for a 2+2+2 (eggs, bacon, pancakes) or some cinnamon toast with fruit.”

This is his morning routine.

Entrepreneur Gavin Weeks on the intricacies of his trans-continental routines, on getting to inbox zero, and on balancing the time difference between Los Angeles and the United Kingdom.

09/07/2024

“Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habit. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.” — Lao Tzu

08/07/2024

Political consultant Wendy Anderton on talking herself into being a badass, being a creature of habit, and on how her morning routine is the one thing she can count on to be consistent.

In Wendy’s own words: “My routine is important. It’s mine. As a political consultant, the rest of my day is often very unscheduled and reactionary.”

This is her morning routine.

Political consultant Wendy Anderton on talking herself into being a badass, being a creature of habit, and on how her morning routine is the one thing she can count on to be consistent.

07/07/2024

“What’s on the other side of fear? Nothing.” — Jamie Foxx

06/07/2024

“It’s been said that the first hour is the rudder of the day. I’ve found this to be very true in my own life. If I’m lazy or haphazard in my actions during the first hour after I wake up, I tend to have a fairly lazy and unfocused day.” — Steve Pavlina

05/07/2024

“See what daily exercise does for one.” — Seneca

04/07/2024

“Routines are powerful when they become rituals that no longer require conscious thought and willpower. Without iteration, however, they can become stale and can be hard to keep up.” — Joel Gascoigne

03/07/2024

Photographer Andre D. Wagner on how waking up to a clean apartment helps him keep a clear mind, on hating feeling rushed in the morning, and on the importance of getting some quiet time to himself.

In Andre’s own words: “When I’m just waking up I like to keep a space for my own thoughts and ideas. Checking my phone is not a priority of mine.”

This is his morning routine.

Photographer Andre D. Wagner on how waking up to a clean apartment helps him keep a clear mind, on hating feeling rushed in the morning, and on the importance of getting some quiet time to himself.

02/07/2024

“As I’ve gotten older, time feels like an increasingly rare commodity, so I try to be more mindful of how I use it.” — Liz Fosslien

01/07/2024

Sam Crawford on getting in a workout before the morning gets away from him, on wearing a weighted vest on his morning walk, and on taking an ice bath to clear off the cobwebs from the night before.

In Sam’s own words: “I’ve found that when I go to bed on the same day I wake up, I’m asking for trouble.”

This is his morning routine.

Sam Crawford on getting in a workout before the morning gets away from him, on wearing a weighted vest on his morning walk, and on taking an ice bath to clear off the cobwebs from the night before.

30/06/2024

“As a working mom, my mantra is quite simple: ask for help, don’t put it on yourself to do everything, and, most importantly, find ways to stay balanced.” — Dr. Roshini Raj

29/06/2024

“He who every morning plans the transaction of the day and follows out the plan carries a thread that will guide him through the labyrinth of the most busy life.” — Victor Hugo

28/06/2024

“Mornings belong to whatever is new; the current composition. Afternoons are for naps and letters.” — Stephen King

27/06/2024

“Working hard and working smart sometimes can be two different things.” — Byron Dorgan

26/06/2024

Entrepreneur Mattan Griffel on how morning meditation has reduced his stress, improved his sleep, and made him a better manager, on staying hydrated, and on how checking email early can be derailing.

In Mattan’s own words: “There are always a ton of urgent and important tasks to do. I’ve found that checking email usually derails me from all of the things that aren’t in my inbox.”

This is his morning routine.

Entrepreneur Mattan Griffel on how morning meditation has reduced his stress, improved his sleep, and made him a better manager, on staying hydrated, and on how checking email early can be derailing.

25/06/2024

“I need at least a few minutes of solitude, I need a healthy breakfast, and I need to feel like I’m prepared for the day. Everything else is negotiable.” — Nichole Powell

24/06/2024

Marketer Ann Handley on why she always has to start the day by checking email, on finding a little pocket of quiet every afternoon, and on why mornings are, in fact, her least favorite time of day.

In Ann’s own words: “I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t hit the snooze button. It’s the greatest invention known to modern humans.”

This is her morning routine.

Marketer Ann Handley on why she always has to start the day by checking email, on finding a little pocket of quiet every afternoon, and on why mornings are, in fact, her least favorite time of day.