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Morning Routine Overview

Jun 24, 2025

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.