Morning Routine Lecture Notes

Jul 17, 2024

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Morning Routine Lecture Notes

Introduction

  • The importance of a structured morning routine.
  • Mention of personal disposition: not a morning person.

Initial Steps

  1. Hydration
    • First thing: drink a lot of water.
  2. Bed Making
    • Make the bed immediately after getting up.
  3. Kitchen Activities
    • Prepare tea.
    • Take supplements.

Journaling

  • Transition from resistance to enjoyment.
  • Journaling Routine:
    • Affirmation: Write that today is going to be a good day.
    • Gratitude list: List three things grateful for.
    • Self-pride: Write why proud of oneself.

Mental Stimulation

  • Reading or Podcasts: Engage in productive activities.
  • Shortform: Summarizes non-fiction books,
    • Provides interactive exercises to apply ideas.
    • Current read: "How to Talk to Anyone".

Physical Exercise

  • Alternating Exercise Routine:
    • Choices: Reformer pilates or run.
    • Light stretching on non-exercise days.

Running Routine

  • Getting Ready: Moisturizer, gear, track run with Apple watch using Nike Run App.
  • Post-Run Ritual: Visit favorite cafĂ© for coconut matcha latte.
  • Immediate Benefits: Mood boost and mental clarity.
  • Resources & Tools: Nike Run Club App.

Post-Exercise Routine

  • Shower and Skincare: Full proper skincare routine including cleansing.
  • Makeup: Simple natural look.
  • Hair: Occasional use of the Amama brush for a natural blowout.

Breakfast

  • Scrambled Tofu Alternative: Due to egg intolerance.
  • Ingredients:
    • Zucchini, cherry tomatoes, baked red capsicum with tomato, oil, garlic, salt, avocado toast with garlic powder, nutritional yeast, sesame seeds.

Planning and Tracking

  • Tracking Habits and Routines:
    • Use of Notion life design planner.
    • Habit tracker entries include morning routine, Duolingo, running, stretching, opening windows, getting ready, scrolling vision board.
    • Monthly habit tracker and goal setting.

Conclusion

  • Work Start: Starts around 9:00 AM.
  • Flexibility: Not every day is identical but the routine is generally adhered to.
  • Final Thoughts: Appreciate watching, encourages maintaining a routine for feeling good.