Power of a good morning routine

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Mornings or rush hours are associated with stress and anxiety. We hardly have time to even think and plan for the day ahead. How many people stop and admire these beautiful mornings? It hardly ever happens. When the alarm goes off, we all begin to get ready and rush to get out of the house. But we end up feeling tired and experience something called an afternoon slump. And when we feel that we ultimately consume an excessive amount of caffeine. Right? Is there a way to avoid that? Yes, to some extent. But how? We all have places to go, not to mention, in time. Nevertheless, there is some power to the morning routine that will come to your rescue and help you break free from anxiety, stress, and excess caffeine consumption. 


I was never a morning person, and I still try extremely hard to wake up early in the morning. But realistically waking up at 5 just to meditate and take cold showers is very hard. Many popular morning routines suggest waking up early to exercise, meditate, and reflect. However, it is also important to get at least 7 hours of sleep. And waking up early may disrupt that as many people study or work late in the night. So here is a realistic morning routine idea, coming from a university student. 


  1. Wake up and go to bed at a specific time and try not to deviate from these times. This will help to maintain a routine that will give you a sense of control. You can set alarms on your phones to help with the same. Also, there are apps that help you go to bed and wake up on time. You can refer to this website to get started, https://www.sleepassociation.org/sleep-treatments/sleep-apps/

  2. Make your bed while listening to your favorite music or a podcast series. Music or podcasts help the mind to wake up in a happy mood and making your bed gives us a feeling of accomplishment. We all require a good mood and a feeling of accomplishment early in the morning!

  3. Wash your face to start fresh! 

  4. Make a to-do list early in the morning to help map out the day. This will direct you towards the specific tasks you have to complete during the day. It also gives a sense of purpose for the day. I personally use an actual paper planner. But there are things like notes and calendars on phones that help you make an electronic to-do list. 

  5. Stretch for 5 minutes max. Stretching signals the body to gently wake up. It is like saying “good morning” to your body. Instead of a 30-minute workout, try a 5-minute stretch. 

  6. Eat breakfast. Your body requires fuel to function throughout the day. It can help to avoid the afternoon slump. 

That’s it. All this can be done in 20 minutes. You don’t have to sacrifice your extra morning zzzs! This is my version of a realistic morning routine. I hope it helps to give you a sense of purpose for the morning and start with a fresh mindset!


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