Show Notes
Morning routines are still one of the most talked about topics on the internet. And somehow, so many of us are still waking up feeling behind before the day has even started. In this episode, I am sharing everything I wish someone had told myself earlier about building a routine that's *actually* tailored to yourself. We are getting into why copying what you see on social media is quietly working against you, how your routines can start regulating your nervous system instead of adding to your stress, the two morning rituals I keep returning to no matter what season I am in, and why flexibility might actually be what makes a routine hold long term. We are also going into evening rituals, seasonal workouts, and the one values-based question that ties all of it together. This one is for you if you have tried to build a routine a hundred times and it never sticks. If you scroll through "that girl" content and feel more behind than inspired. If you are ready to stop performing your mornings and actually feel them.
In this video:
0:00 Introduction 1:30 Influencers and their routines 2:40 The "perfect" routine 5:55 The purpose of routine 7:40 Stop following other people's routines 8:50 Routines for regaining control 10:58 Routines for nervous system regulation 13:03 Morning ritual #1: mindfulness 16:44 Morning ritual #2: joy 21:30 Why your routines don't stick 23:30 Evening rituals: grounding + quality time 25:55 Quarterly workout routines 30:59 Occasional rituals: travelling, social media detoxes, family time 33:16 Knowing your values is the key 34:01 Summary + outro
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