OPEN YOUR MIND, SEAL YOUR HEART.

Waking up in the morning and be productive isn’t that easy for most people, it’s just way easier and cosy to just go back in bed!

I get why you love so much staying in bed, trust me. But it’s also true that in these uncertain times where we don’t have the outside motivation of school or work, it’s very important to learn how to be productive at home.

Being productive brings you closer to achieving your goals and creating a consistent routine will help you do that quicker. Not knowing what to do all the time makes you waste so much time that could be spent actually doing things!

How to structure your morning routine effectively:

When you are creating your productive morning routine it’s important to know exactly what your goals are. Do you want to exercise and get fit? Do you want to get your homework done? Do you want to work on your blog?

You need to tailor your routine according to those goals, so don’t follow other people’s routines just because they look good and “aesthetic”, that won’t get you anywhere with your own goals.

The first few days of trying your new routine are just a trial. If something seems off, you don’t feel good or you just can’t follow it, don’t get discouraged! Try again the next day and if the problems persist, it’s time to make some changes to your plan!

Also, your routine doesn’t necessarily have to include big tasks such as cleaning the whole house or completing an entire project, it could be composed of many little tasks such as making your bed. Putting all those little tasks into a to-do list might be helpful at first so you can check-off all the completed things and see what you were and weren’t able to accomplish. It will also look longer but at the same time, less intimidating considering that those smaller tasks will take you less time! ☀

Ideas for your own morning routine:

Make your bed

Drink water

Brush your teeth

Take a shower

Exercise

Do a face/hair mask

Read

Bible or religious studies

Bullet Journal

Clip your nails

Shave

Do your eyebrows

Try a new outfit

Try a new make-up look

Go for a walk

Stretch

Read or watch the news

Clean your desk drawers

Clean your backpack or purse

Unload/Load the dishwasher

Unload/Load the washing machine

Try a new recipe

Go grocery shopping

Connect with your loved ones

Call your relatives or friends

Gratitude Journal

Listen to an educational podcast

Learn how to code

Take an online class 

Meditate

Pray

Learn something you’ve wanted to learn for a long time

Study a new language

Take vitamins

Take your daily medication

Eat fruit or veggies

Water your plants

Change your sheets

Vacuum

Mop the floor

Clean your kitchen sink and counters

Clean your toilet 

Clean your bathroom sink and counters

Clean your bathtub or shower

Plan out your meals for the week

Do some meal prepping

Pay your bills

Do laundry

Pair socks and fold underwear

Plan your next vacation

Plan out your next business

Start a side hustle

Write a blog post

Take a new hobby

Draw or paint

Sing or play an instrument

Dance

Declutter your inbox

Organize papers and documents

Open the mail

Review your monthly budget

Check on your credit score

Create a wish-list

Make a doctor’s appointment

Wash your car

Organise your garage or storage unit

Update your resume

Look for a new job

Konmari your home

Sell things you don’t use

I hope you liked this post and find it useful! Don’t forget to click the little heart and reblog!

q: if you were forced to be on any reality show, which one would you choose? ☀

Love you, 

Mia, xx

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