01/15/2026
Whether I’m waking up at home, in an Airbnb in New Zealand, or a hotel room in Nashville…
My go-to morning routine doesn’t change a whole lot.
It pretty much always includes something to support my physical body, something to support my mind/mental health, and something to support and check in with my emotional state.
1. Movement - of any kind. At home it’s a class at the gym and/or walking the dog. Sometimes it’s just getting on my mat for a few minutes or jumping/shaking/dancing it out 🤪
2. Meditation - sitting in stillness, connecting with my breath, setting intentions for the day, or a 5-10 minute guided practice with the app
3. Gratitude - expressing out-loud, journaling, or just in my head as part of a meditation. If I’m not feeling particularly grateful, it’s asking 2 simple questions, “how are you feeling?” and “what do you need?”
Then I listen for the answers.
Sometimes just acknowledging feelings & needs is enough. Sometimes there is something simple you can do for yourself - call a friend, play your favorite song, give yourself a hug, make a nourishing meal.
Physical. Mental. Emotional. 💫
That’s it. It can be 15 minutes or 3 hours or anything in between. And it makes a huge difference in how the rest of my day goes.
If you aren’t sure what would be the most supportive way to start your day, feel free to borrow this template!
You can make tweaks to fit your schedule and needs, but you gotta start somewhere ✨🌅