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How to Create a Morning Routine That Actually Works for You

Episode 41 • 18th July 2022 • Slow Living | Creating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle Driven World • Stephanie O'Dea

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How to Create a Morning Routine That Actually Works for You

The best morning routine isn't the one you found on the internet. It's the one that makes you feel good and sets you up for the day.

There is a lot of advice online about what you have to do to create a successful morning routine. Wake up at a certain time. Exercise. Meditate. Journal. Drink lemon water. Accomplish seventeen things before breakfast.

Nope.

Real life isn't perfect, and your morning routine doesn't have to look like anyone else's.

In this episode of the Slow Living Podcast, Stephanie O'Dea encourages you to figure out what would actually make you feel good each morning—and then build your routine around that.

Your ideal morning might look completely different from your neighbor's, and that's okay. If the way you're starting your day isn't working for you, you are allowed to change it.

Stephanie also shares the simple one-page journaling worksheet she uses every morning while her coffee is brewing. It's designed to help you slow down, check in with yourself, and intentionally begin your day.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why your morning routine doesn't need to look like anyone else's
How to figure out what actually makes you feel good in the morning
Why “perfect” morning routines aren't necessary in real life
How small changes to your mornings can help you feel more grounded and intentional
Why you are allowed to change your routine when something isn't working
How Stephanie uses a simple one-page journaling practice to start her day

Your morning routine doesn't need to be impressive. It just needs to work for you.