Morning routine

I am a creature of habit, therefore my morning rituals are pretty much the same every day. I work Monday to Saturday and I will base my rituals on what I did this morning.

• Wake up at 6am
• Turn on some light and make a coffee
• Drink my coffee and relax for 15 minutes
• Wash my face, fix my hair and brush my teeth (I always shower the night before)
• Get dressed, I always have my clothes sitting ready from the night before
• Pack up my breakfast and much to take with me, also prepared the night before
• Leave the house and walk to the train station. Sometimes I drive but I’m trying to save money on petrol
• Take train for 30-50 minutes depending on where I am working
• Walk to work, this can take 10 – 50 minutes also depending on where I am working. I like to get my steps in for the day here
  • All in all this can take me about 90 minutes but I actually don’t mind the commute, it gives me time to wake up and prepare my day or simply have some “me” time.
  • I truly believe that being a creature of habit can actually be a strength as routine reduces decision fatigue, saving your mental energy for bigger things, while formation of habits makes good behaviours feel automatic rather than forced. It also brings a sense of stability and supports better mental health by creating structure in an unpredictable world. What do you think?