
Show Notes
Addressing Misconceptions About Morning Routines
- Morning routines are not just for morning people.
- Morning routines don’t always feel serene and perfect.
- Morning routines are not static and can change over time.
Strategies to Stick to a Morning Routine
- Reference to another episode on how to make routines a habit.
- Importance of consistency.
Find Enjoyment
- Carrie shares struggles with setting lofty goals.
- Importance of incorporating elements of enjoyment in the routine.
- Examples of how to add enjoyment: switching to stretching instead of intense workouts, enjoying a hot beverage.
Simplify the Routine
- Start with simple tasks and gradually build up.
- Example from a habits book about starting small (flossing one tooth).
Plan the Night Before
- Create a checklist of things to prepare the night before.
- Examples: setting up journal, tidying up, preparing tea, setting out clothes.
- Use of an alarm to prompt the night-before preparations.
Change Seasonally
- Adapt the routine based on goals and life changes.
- Realigning priorities based on current objectives.
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