A morning routine is a habit or set of habits you do in the morning. It’s good to have a routine you do every morning, for example:
Morning time is more effective.
You don’t have to worry about your next action.
You can rethink how you spend your morning time
You’ll have a calmer morning.
You can concentrate better on what you’re doing in the morning.
Creating a morning routine can help you feel more satisfied. This idea also works for a night routine. If you’re a night owl, creating a night routine might be better for you.
Everyone concentrates best at different times of the day. You can choose the time that works best for you. In this blog, I recommend a morning routine.
What does your ideal morning look like?
How do you usually spend your mornings?
First, write down your ideal morning. We recommend writing your ideal morning routine on paper or on your computer.
If you want to make a morning routine but don’t have many ideas yet, here are some morning routine ideas for you.
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When you do your favorite activities in the morning, you can feel satisfied with your morning time and start the day in a positive mood.
If you already have some preferred activities, just do them! But if you don’t have any ideas yet, you can look at the ideas below and find what you want to do.
Morning Health & Exercise
Take care of yourself in the morning to boost your productivity
Drink water
Feel the sunrise
Stretch
Do yoga
Go for a walk
Go running
Exercise
Take a shower
Meditate
Listen to your favorite music
Take a different route on your commute
Morning Eating Habits
Eating breakfast is easier if last night’s dinner was earlier or lighter.
Eat breakfast
Make a lunchbox
Prepare your ideal breakfast
Eat a healthy breakfast
Grind coffee beans and enjoy a tasty cup of coffee
Morning Study or Hobby Habits
It’s easier to concentrate in the morning than at other times of the day, so it’s a great time to work or study. We recommend organizing your to-do list.
Do your favorite activities
Study for work
Read a book
Listen to an audiobook
Read the newspaper
Take an online language lesson
Practice an instrument
Write morning pages or a diary
Take photos during your commute
Morning Housework
Doing housework in the morning can help you feel good and refreshed.
Clean up the house
Open the windows and enjoy the fresh air
Organize your room
Do the laundry
Take care of your plants
Morning Beauty or Fashion Habits
Morning makeup can help you feel more confident
Do your skincare routine
Do your makeup carefully
Style your hair
Record your outfit every day
Polish your shoes before leaving home
Morning Enjoyable Habits
Morning time is limited, but you can still enjoy short activities like social media or games. Just be careful not to lose track of time.
Upload to your blog or post on social media
Check your email
Check the news
Browse the internet
Play video games
Do you play the videogames in the morning?
I love video games, but I can’t control my time very well. Since morning time is limited, it actually helps me stop playing.
Morning Workshops
Both in-person and online morning workshops can motivate you to wake up earlier.
Join morning activities
Join morning workshops or reading groups
Meet people
Go to a café
Go to a study space or school
Some Tips for an Ideal Morning Routine
If you want to try a new morning routine, you need to make time for it. Here are some tips to help you get started.
Check Your Time Wasters
First, decide how much time you want to spend on your new routine. Once you’ve decided, make time for it. Waking up earlier is one easy way to do this. However, before you do that, check how you’re wasting time in the morning.
Don’t Wake Up Too Early
If you want to wake up earlier, start small. Try waking up 5–15 minutes earlier instead of one hour earlier. Getting used to it gradually is important.
Go to Bed Earlier
At the same time, try going to bed earlier. We don’t recommend reducing your sleep time — getting enough sleep is important.
This blog has a calculator that helps you see how enough sleep can boost your productivity.
Tips for Creating Your Ideal Morning Beyond Time Management
There’s a huge difference in how we feel at the end of the day between “I didn’t do what I wanted to do” and “I did what I wanted to do.”
Here are some tips to help you continue your morning routine without stress.
Don’t Hustle Too Much
When you’re busy, studying for an hour every day can be hard. Start small — even 10 minutes a day is enough. Small steps are easier to keep, especially at first.
Don’t Think “I Have to Do It”
Don’t tell yourself, “I have to do it.” That kind of thinking can make life feel stressful. An easygoing approach is easier to continue and helps you stay motivated.
Create Your To-Do List
Write down everything you want to do so you don’t forget. Keeping a to-do list and checking it daily can help you stay on track.
We hope you’ll enjoy a better morning
Find a routine that fits you and try using a to-do list — it can really help. We’re always cheering you on as you create your ideal morning.
We’re always cheering you on.
Note: This article is translated from the Japanese version. The call plan (voice support) mentioned here is not yet available in the English version and is currently under preparation. Updates will be shared on the English site when the service is ready.
Author
Namiko Fukuoka
Representative Partner, Task Management Partner.
I help clients from a wide range of industries and backgrounds improve their productivity through behavior management and habit-building support.
I have worked as a librarian at multiple libraries. Building on my experience in continuous improvement, I opened a private library (coworking space) in Umeda, Osaka, where I provided a comfortable workspace and supported many business professionals.
I have also given talks at universities and within the library community. In addition, I have experience launching small businesses, including publishing, selling small goods, and running a kimono dressing class. I’m passionate about creating systems that make work and study more efficient, and about helping people stay motivated.
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