gentle MORNING ROUTINE (productive wellness) ☀️ why I slow down in the AM

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00:00 morning routines start here
00:22 red light
01:03 night essentials
03:03 coffee time
03:22 why morning pages are so helpful
05:47 more activities for the soul
06:19 time to get ready
06:51 my morning goals for 2024
08:48 is it wellness or a trend?
10:37 why I like a slow approach to new beauty products
11:01 breakfast time
12:00 mindful eating has it's place 😅
13:03 updating my schedule
14:55 comment of the week
15:09 see you next week

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[KR-trfl]

I'm a morning person so I get up early, make myself a coffee and usually journal for an hour. I'm a lifelong journaler but I started writing in the mornings specifically during the pandemic when I shifted to working from home and didn't have to commute (or leave the house.) I've stuck with it ever since! I love it and can't imagine what shape my brain would be in if I didn't do it!

[larzie]

I am the furthest from a morning person possible (my ideal productivity time is between 11pm and 2am) so I put in soul activities where I can. I love popping out and getting a coffee on my work break and getting a bit of sunshine, putting on my diffuser is a part of my self care routine to transition into the weekend, engaging in hobbies after work keeps me happy and sane. All these things give me “soul tingles”.

Also, crochet update??

[hajaymac]

since im a student, i do my self care at night. in my mind, staying up late to do homework makes more sense than getting up early. i love the darkness and ambiance of nighttime

[nerd-jock]

waking up and doing yoga/stretching in bed has seriously helped me so much. can't start my day without it.

[angeelliott]

I have a busy work schedule so opt to do things before I go to sleep. Write in my gratitude journal, read etc. ☺️

[EmO_tHeMbO]

Intro really hooked me! I do my activities for the soul on my days off (once or twice a week) I feel like it makes those days more restful :)

[Mymakermovie]

that opening was AMAZING!! And the radio bit for your alarm cracked me up so much HAHA. I also do sometimes think the cliche welness things are debateble, but I also noticed like you said that there are seasons for certain habits. Right now I'm also doing daily journaling and it has ben soooo nice, while I never liked it before. We'll see how long I stick to it but I currently adore it :)

[SamanthaRegimbal]

Love this video so much, girl! I too, try to make space for my "soul" work in the morning. The best part of the day, IMO.

[alexwyler]

The Phillips alarm clock and the puzzle app made it so worth it to watch the video! Thanks!

[maripyxis]

Hi Caitlin, I started doing morning pages recently. I do morning pages after breakfast, meditation after lunch, and exercise before dinner. :) As you said, people got to try what works best for their day to day, and even switch things when needed :)

[NickiLover]

For those who don't want to pay to $$$ for one of these alarms try using smart light bulbs or smart outlets (typically under $20 US) and schedule the light to turn on when you want to wake up. It has been a game changer for waking up at 5am consistently during the week. With this method, I typically wake up before my alarm goes off and feel more awake!

[teen.pear]

I love your content it always feels intentional and it aspires me to bring more intent into what I do on a daily basis. Thank you for that! I’d be curious to know more about the finance channels and podcasts you learn from 🥰

[ChantelleArts]

this is wonderful, such a relaxing video ☺☺

[evewithwonder]

I work from home and don't commute anywhere, so I put my selfcare wherever I can fit it 😅 today I had a 30-min workout at 2: 30, before my last meeting of the week.

I would really like to have a morning routine, but it is so hard for me to wake up early. And it vexes me cuz it's not like I'm my most productive at night, I don't wanna do anything past 8 pm 😬 so, not an early bird, not a night owl, how inconvenient!

[monikakamila]

Happy Friday Caitlin . It’s your birthday month 😊

[figureskater]

I used to have my bedside lamp to turn on with a timer in the morning, but it bugs my husband. It was honestly the best way to wake up!

[suzinelson]

This sounds idyllic. I cannot begin to dream of this, I live alone too and I have a dog and no garden. I rush through the bathroom, get dressed, grab any old thing for breakfast and I’m out of the door for a walk. What would I give for a lie-in!

[TottiShares]

How many hours are you spending on your morning routine? Not sure this is realistic for most people, but cool that it works for you

[JennaStreich]

me agreeing that the english muffin is a great invention as i eat my own english muffin