I’m always searching for the perfect morning routine–one that allows me to get much accomplished while still beginning the day with peace. This morning was a very good one. I awoke at 6:15 feeling rested (thanks to turning out the lights at 11pm rather than at midnite), took a lovely warm shower, had ample of time to get myself dressed and groomed, got GameBoy to school on time, came home and checked email, then went to the garden and watered my seedlings (the peas are looking great!) and meditated there in the sunshine for about 15 min. Came home and had about 2 hours of very focused study and then headed to campus for two back-to-back meetings with colleagues (and even had a few spare minutes to meet John at the ArtBar coffeeshop in-between). After the meetings I walked home from campus (instead of taking the shuttle) to get in a bit of exercise. All-in-all it was super-productive and invigorating start to the day, which I hope to emulate in a similar fashion each day this week.
On Tuesdays and Thursday I teach from 8-9:30am so the day gets off to an early start, but it never seems as productive as when I start my day with my own agenda. I think I need to work on a routine that will help me to get busy as soon as class is over!
I’m curious, what rituals/routines help you to get a good start each morning?
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Hmmm….ideally? Ideally, I like to wake up at 6:00, bask and stretch and just enjoy my comfy bed (ok, and maybe cuddle with my husband a bit) for 10 or 15 minutes before actually getting up.
I like to spend 10-15 minutes on little chores like unloading the dishes, sweeping the kitchen, watering the plants, or picking up after myself in my locker room. I mean my car. :-)
Then I like to exercise for 45 mintues or an hour before getting in the shower and dressing for work. That way, by the time I arrive in the office, my house is orderly, I feel physically fit, and I’ve already spent a decent amount of time taking care of myself – before taking care of work. :-)
My mornings only go this ideally one, two, or occaisionally three mornings a week though! More often than not I end up sleeping later, rushing, and feeling frazzled in traffic on the way to the office…..
Wow, where’d you get that photo??
Brooke: The photo I pulled off of a random internet site. I think it looks just lovely, don’t you? I’m really liking how images are looking on my new page layout–they stand out so bright and pretty!
Elise: Good for you to get up and exercise and clean so diligently most mornings! I need to make sure that both are incorporated into my routine…