Why a Morning Routine Can Save Your Day

 

Why a Morning Routine Can Save Your Day

The day is set off by the morning. When I get up late, am running late for work, and hurriedly prepare breakfast and pack my bag, everything feels as if I am prepared for nothing all day long. But on days when I religiously follow a simple routine in the morning, somehow everything else even the rest of the work becomes more bearable.

A routine doesn’t have to be utterly miraculous, like the “5 a.m. miracle.” For me, it’s really waking a bit earlier, having water, stretching for two minutes, making a short to-do list. Those little steps make me feel like I’ve done something already before the day even starts. It’s a teeny confidence boost.

It even matters more before exams. Most days, he has a very controlled morning – knowing exactly what he is going to eat, which notes to run through, and how he’s going to get to school, and therefore decreasing that jittery feeling. He explains, “I’m not wasting brainpower on tiny decisions; I can focus on the test.”

What surprised me is its flexibility. Some friends meditate, some listen to music, some just sit quietly. It’s not so much about copying another person’s “right” routine as it is about discovering what relaxes you and makes you comfortable.


And really, it’s not about perfection. It’s pretty likely that some mornings will go wrong no matter what is planned. But having a plan to fall back on brings with it a feeling of control, something major when life is feeling so unpredictable. It’s telling yourself: “At least I’ve got one part of my day figured out.”


If most of the time mornings are in the midst of the disturbed atmosphere, then try developing a small routine. It won’t be an end-all to all problems, but it might help make the remainder of your day just that little bit easier—and that’s sometimes all you need.

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