Comments on: How to Create a Morning Routine (That Lasts)

By: Wendy Rhodes

Wendy Rhodes — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 23:25:52 +0000

I had so many small details in my morning schedule that I would often find myself in the car on my way to work thinking, “I forgot to take XX supplement!” or “I forgot to put on earrings!” Those things weren’t so important in and of themselves, but overall it made me start my day feeling unorganized. The day I arrived at work and discovered I had forgotten to put on makeup was the last straw! I sat down and made a list (I love lists). I wrote down every detail of my morning routine from the time I get up until I leave the house, like a checklist. It took off a lot of stress, made me more organized, and made me feel like I was back in control. I no longer have to worry that something like my husband starting a conversation with me will interrupt my focus and make me forget to do something. Ahh.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 16:07:04 +0000

“The plans of the diligent surely lead to success, but all who are hasty surely head for poverty,” Proverbs 21:5. I liked the idea of just getting in motion. When we make plans we have something to aim for. Excellent tips for the busy Mom! Thanks!

By: Debbie Engel

Debbie Engel — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 22:52:12 +0000

I have followed this routine for years – up early (exact time can change – as I get older, I wake up with the dawn and then as soon as it isn’t bright and sunny at 5:30, my husband’s alarm gets me at 6 am anyway – I feel much better when waking naturally, sigh.); change into exercise clothes & robe if cold outside; prayer time; exercise time; shower and dress after waking kids somewhere in there, hoping they stay awake! Then we eat, or at least kids do, and start our school day or break day! Oh, I did drink a warm lemon, green supplement, turmeric/ginger/salt/pepper mix for the LONGEST time and somehow quit that in May during our last vacation. A step to add back in… Night time routines are not my strong suit, but I have mornings pretty set in a way that works for me!

By: Melissa O

Melissa O — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 13:43:36 +0000

I appreciate you so much Katie! Thank you for devoting your life to sharing your knowledge and experience!

I so wish I could implement this routine! I am a shift worker, so mornings are rough for me. If I work until midnight, I’m not in bed until around 1 am. An early wake-up, before my daughter, is just not going to happen. I am going to be off for 3 weeks heading back into school, so I will definitely give it a go then. I just wish it could be truly sustainable for me.

Thanks for the reminder about lemon water! I’m not a coffee drinker, but you reminded me how good I felt when lemon water was part of my routine. Time to get back to it!

By: Valeria

Valeria — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 17:31:09 +0000

Thank you so much for your website. You have helped me so much and I really admire you. I just wanted to thank you for helping so much people and making this a better world <3

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:03:32 +0000

In reply to Christina.

Here’s some homeschool resources I’ve written about:
https://wellnessmama.com/126933/homeschool-resources/
https://wellnessmama.com/58170/homeschool-classroom/
https://wellnessmama.com/60555/home-montessori/

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:30:43 +0000

Do you homeschool everyone in just one or two hours a day? If so, how do you get all the lessons done? Do you have a homeschool routine?

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 01:01:53 +0000

In reply to Denyce. Often times breakfast is leftovers from the previous night's dinner with some eggs, or a smoothie. This makes the breakfast process go super fast. Plus some of my kids are older now and can reheat food and cook eggs themselves - a win!

By: Denyce

Denyce — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:59:42 +0000

When do you actually cook breakfast? It looks like you start breakfast at 8:00 and finish eating at 8:30, so you must not be cooking it then. Do you do it the night before?

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 04:22:25 +0000

I feel like I just hit the “mother load”. I’m just starting out with homeschool and have a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old. I never had much of a routine before, but I’m finding it will be crucial, as the 5-year-old seems to need quite a bit more structure in his day than I ever have. I can’t wait to do some of the reading suggested and implement your general process of figuring out what will work for us! I had been feeling a bit daunted by the task before stumbling upon this. Many thanks!!

By: Katie - Wellness Mama

Katie - Wellness Mama — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 02:23:51 +0000

In reply to Gran. I don't have control over the ads that display on site, and any advertisements that are displayed do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by me, as the majority of them are based upon the readers past browsing history, so it's out of my control.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 19:09:00 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing! I’ve been trying to figure out this exact thing for myself and our family of two little ones. Great to read your tips!

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 18:42:18 +0000

Any tips for moms of 1 year olds who still wake up/nurse once or a few times throughout the night, and also wake up for the day around 6:30? Makes it pretty hard to get up before him though I absolutely love the days he does sleep longer and I’m able to start my day peacefully before he’s up. Love your routine, just wish this toddler would allow it!

By: Gran

Gran — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 17:44:10 +0000

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By: Bhavana

Bhavana — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 14:19:29 +0000

As soon as I get up in morning I first got to kitchen ..put some coconut oil in my mouth nd start oil pulling…then I head straight to toilet nd keep gargling for 10 min..nd then brush my teeth…next I come back to kitchen nd start cooking lunch…by the time others take bath I am ready with breakfast..nd pack lunch for others…once everyone leaves I start with my house cleaning..

By: Anna de Acosta

Anna de Acosta — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 00:17:46 +0000

Thanks for the simplicity of this routine. I’m finding my days are super-unorganized lately and was looking for some simple way to start my day before my 2 stepkids + baby + toddler are up in the mornings. I will start waking up 30 min earlier so that I can have some me time before getting the kids ready for school!

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 03:52:56 +0000

In reply to Katherine.

Katherine,
To find out what supplements to take, you should see a good naturopath or a holistic doctor. They will order blood tests to see what you are deficient in.
I take a whole host of supplements but all after my doctor did the first blood test. It’s been a year and I need to go back for a larger panal of tests and see about adjusting my supplements. The supplements change with your body’s needs.
I would always go for usda organic supplements.

Good luck.
Robin

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 19:40:02 +0000

In reply to Chelsey.

1. Yep, but some mornings I don’t fit everything in.
2. Around 10
3. Outside is best, but a window is ok. On dark days, I use a 10,000 lux light box while I work in the morning

By: Chelsey

Chelsey — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 04:33:56 +0000

Thanks for this post 🙂 A few questions…
1. Are you saying that all of this only takes you 30 minutes? I feel like it would take me longer to do all that.
2. What time do you usually wake up/ go to bed? My kids usually wake up at 6 so I’m always torn between making sure I get enough sleep and trying to wake up and have a good routine.
3. When you say to get natural light, does it have to be outside or can you just be sitting in front of the window? Does it matter if it’s overcast? I live in the Pacific Northwest and it can be pretty gloomy in the mornings.
Thanks!!

By: Karlyr

Karlyr — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 01:42:46 +0000

I wake when my kids wake and then lay on the couch to continue waking up. Making coffee and breakfast, then running out the door.