Align Your Morning Routine With Your Energy Levels
This is for you if the thought of having an “It Girl” morning routine sounds like the most draining thing you could do in the morning.
6 am alarm. Shower. Green Smoothie. 45 minute workout. Journalling. Coffee. Side Hustle. Finally sit down to start your 9–5.
If just reading that gave you anxiety, it might be time to consider throwing away the “It Girl” morning routine and instead optimize your morning routine by energy levels.
Last winter, in an effort to be more productive and not fall into a seasonal depression slump, I attempted to implement the “It Girl” morning routine. What I quickly discovered was that when I managed to make it through the whole routine, I would need a nap after, the exact opposite effect this routine was supposed to have. I also realized I hated green smoothies. But I wasn’t ready to give up the notion of having an organized morning routine that would energize me and set me up for a productive day.
Enter — morning routines by energy levels. This morning routine concept relies on honoring your energy levels on any given day. It takes away the pressure of having to accomplish a multitude of tasks before heading in to work (or sitting down if you still WFH). Instead you create 3 separate morning routines.