Overview
This entry details a comprehensive personal morning routine, covering waking, hygiene, self-care, meal preparation, household tasks, and commute preparations through departure and arrival at work or school.
Waking Up and Getting Out of Bed
- The alarm sounds, and after waking, there is a brief return to sleep and stretching before sitting up.
- The curtains are opened, pajamas are removed, and day clothes are chosen and put on.
Morning Hygiene and Self-Care
- A series of bathroom activities includes washing the face with soap, drying with a towel, and brushing teeth.
- The shower routine includes drying the body and hair, using a hair dryer, styling, and shaving.
- Additional grooming involves combing hair, wearing makeup, putting in contacts or glasses, gargling, and confirming appearance in the mirror.
Dressing and Preparations
- Clothes and accessories such as underwear, socks, pants, skirt, jacket, mask, hat, gloves, and scarf are selected and worn.
- Belongings like wallet, keys, phone, and boarding pass are gathered and checked.
Breakfast and Kitchen Tasks
- The kitchen routine includes boiling and drinking water, preparing and eating breakfast (bread, rice, eggs), and making coffee, tea, milk, and juice.
- Medicine is taken with breakfast.
- Reading the newspaper, watching TV/news, and checking weather, email, SNS, and schedule occur during or after eating.
- The bag is packed, bento made, dishes washed, dried, put away, and the table and trash managed.
Final Checks Before Leaving
- Doors, lights, air conditioner, and windows are secured.
- Shoes are worn, and a check for forgotten items is performed.
Departure and Commute
- The house is locked, the door closed, and the elevator or stairs are taken.
- Transit options include walking, biking, taking the bus or train, and handling tickets.
- Commuting activities involve waiting, boarding, transferring, and sitting or standing as needed.
Arrival and Start of Day
- Arrival locations include work or school, followed by greeting others.
- Items are placed in the locker, and spaces and desks are cleaned.
- The computer is started, emails checked, air conditioner turned on, and work or study commences.
Additional Routines and Self-Care
- Restroom use, handwashing, waste disposal, tidying, cleaning, laundry, tending to burns or pets, and watering plants are completed.
- Exercise, stretching, listening to music or radio, meditation, hydration, and setting daily goals wrap up personal preparation.