This Week’s Tip Sheet: Morning Routine and Workout Routine

Hello beautiful friends and welcome to Week 6 of the 52 Weeks to a Simplified and Organized Home Challenge.

This week is all about our morning and workout routines.

And I’ll freely admit, there’s been no shortage of ideas to explore over the past few years.

Especially on YouTube and social media.

Let’s be honest though, some of them have so many steps they feel downright overwhelming.

Late last year, our morning routine and workout routine changed pretty drastically due to a significant home life/work life transition.

It was a struggle to find our footing at first.

So, with every tweak and change I asked myself…

• “How do I want to feel when I wake up?”
• “How can I get the best from the day?”

I can’t speak for you, but for me to get the best from the day, I need to feel put together, to be prepped and organized, to nourish my mind, body and spirit, and to be well rested.

Simply knowing those things in advance helps me to get a game plan together.

It means I need to:

• Have an easy-to-follow morning skincare and makeup routine.
• Plan outfit ideas early and lay them out each night.
• Keep my calendar/schedule up to date.
• Know what the priorities are for each day so I can hit the ground running.
• Plan, prep and grocery shop healthy meal options.
• Drink water before coffee.
• Make time for daily gratitude, affirmations, meditation, and devotional.
• Go for a morning walk.
• Prioritize sleep.

When I think about how I want to feel when I wake up, well-rested, grateful, calm, and focused immediately come to mind.

That means, I need to:

• Wake up in a bedroom that is clutter free and relaxing, wearing pajamas that are soft and to an alarm that is not jarring.
• Start the day with gratitude before getting out of bed.
• Make time to complete a nightly routine for a more successful day.

I think sometimes we overcomplicate our routines because we feel pressure to do something we don’t have the energy to do but feel like we “should” do.

The truth is once you start making small changes that have a big impact, you’ll realize how easy it was all along.

You simply needed the courage to get started.

Now, on to This Week’s Tip Sheet!

This Week’s Tip Sheet…

Quote of the Week:

This Week’s Big To-Do’s:

• Create a Morning Routine
• Find a Workout Routine That Keeps You Motivated
• Make a New Green Juice Recipe
• Plan and Shop for Super Bowl Party and Menu Items
• Plan and Shop for Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day

This Week’s Tidy Tips:

Tidying the house before leaving for work can sometimes seem like a lofty goal.

So, take the pressure off and think of these tasks as a way to reset your most commonly used morning spaces.

• Straighten the house with a 15-minute clutter catcher, load and run the dishwasher and clean the kitchen before you go to bed. That way, you’ll wake up to a clean kitchen and a tidy house.
• Make your bed before you take your shower.
• Tidy up your bathroom by putting pajamas and towels in the laundry hamper. Put items from your morning skincare, makeup and hair routine back into their designated drawer, pouch or cabinet.
• Wipe out your bathroom sinks.
• Put away your workout equipment.
• Start a load of laundry.
• Unload the dishwasher.
• Clean up your breakfast dishes and the items you used to make your lunch.
• Wipe down sinks, counters, and tables.
• Vacuum the kitchen and the breakfast nook if you have time.

This Week’s Wellness Tip:

I’ve found over the years that a successful morning helps me to have a more successful day.

So, I try to sneak as many healthy choices and wellness tips into my morning and workout routine as possible.

Here are a few of my favorites…

• Make a list of your top three priorities the night before to help you focus the next day.  
• Meal prep a breakfast you’ll be excited to eat.
• Prep your coffee and your water bottle before you go to sleep.
• Go for a morning walk or meet a friend for a gym class.
• Use shower products that make you feel energized.
• Create a simple skincare and makeup routine.
• Listen to a special morning playlist or words of affirmation as you get ready.
• Construct a capsule wardrobe that makes you feel confident.
• Create systems that help mitigate morning decision fatigue.
• Prioritize sleep.
• Connect with a friend, loved one, coworker or pet before you start your workday.
• Journal

As always, I hope these tips have helped you create a morning routine and a workout routine you can be excited about.

PS: You can find last week’s Tip Sheet here if you missed it.

Other Healthy Morning Habit Posts to Explore…

How to Create a Morning Routine in 4 Simple Steps

Simple Ways to Elevate Your Morning

How to Save Time with Smoothie Prep Packets

Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Cheering you on,

CoCo