Everyone knows that I’m a big morning person (hello, 5:00 AM wake-ups!), and I often get asked about the first things I do in the morning. I’m one of those people who is super excited to take on every day. This is definitely because of my unique childhood, but it has stuck with me ever since. I truly believe that setting patterns for yourself during your day helps you to achieve your goals. I try to stay strict with my AM routine no matter where I am in the world because it sets the tone for the day ahead.
5:00 AM
I’ll usually wake around 5:00 AM and I’ll wash my face with warm water and apply a moisturizer (La Mer in the morning is the best, especially for my dry skin). I’ll also throw on a sunscreen (ALWAYS), lip balm, and, if I’m feeling extra puffy from the night before, some eye patches.
5:15 AM
Then, I’ll have glass of warm water with lemon to wake up my body and get my digestive system going. I always wait about 15-20 minutes after I do this before I put anything else into my body.
5:30 AM
I’ll get dressed in workout clothes and head to the kitchen for the best part of the day—breakfast! As you probably know by now, I live for OWYN plant based protein drinks. While sipping on a cold brew coffee OWYN, I’ll either eat overnight oats (made with OWYN for a boost of protein, almond milk, rolled oats, honey, and cinnamon) or two hard boiled eggs.
6:00 AM
Since I usually wakeup to an inbox full of emails, I’ll use this time to glance through what’s come in overnight, mark what’s important, and filter through what can wait. That way, I have a clear idea of what needs to be accomplished that day. I also use this time to scroll through Instagram and reply to any DMs or comments I’ve received. I love to hear from my followers, so starting my day this way puts me in a positive mood and helps me conquer whatever is ahead with optimism.
7:00 AM
After breakfast, I’m off to get my sweat session in for the day. If I’m home in LA, I’ll see my trainer Chase. He kicks my butt and I love his workouts so much. If I’m on the road, I’ll switch it up with a SoulCycle, CorePower Yoga, or hot Pilates class. Working out is my time to focus purely on my health and doing what makes me feel good. Wherever I am in the world, I always try to get it in. There is no comparison to the natural endorphins your body produces when working out. Instant mood booster!
8:30 AM
Time to take on the day. I’ll shower, get dressed, and get right into it. Whether I’m shooting a campaign, taking a call, or going into a meeting, I always feel super energized and ready at this point in my day.
What’s your morning routine? Any tried-and-true rituals that help you take on the day? Let me know in the comments below!
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Thanks for sharing! I need all the motivation I can get! I find that I am happier when I stick to a schedule as well. Question is do u get to bed early? I would have to if I was gonna start that early.
Oh my gosh! This was awesome to read about! I have a hard tome waking up in the morning, and staying on track trying to eat healthier and work out more. What motivates you to get stuff done? P.s. you’ve been a role model for me since I was 14, and I loved getting to meet you in person in MN a few years back!
Would also love to know what time do you go to bed at. Seems like it would have to be 9 or 10 to get enough sleep. Would love to be a morning person but I’m really not.
Awesome routine! I would be able to follow it in the Summer but living in a “cold place”, in Winter, getting out of bed at 5 AM when it’s dark and cold it’s really difficult for me.
Anyway, I have a question for you that is not exactly related to the subject: have you ever experienced heartburn (or GERD)? If yes, how have you managed it?
Thanks a lot!
Baby steps! I tried waking at 5:45 today for school when I normally get up at 6:00am. Not much of a difference, and I I shouldn’t be on my phone as soon as I wake up, so I’ll try to work on that. Let’s also keep on mind, it’s he first day back from Winter break! Proud of myself. 5:30 tomorrow!
Loved this!! Would love to read about your evening routine. Im a early bird as well. Up by 5 am. However, I’m in bed by 8pm. So I can naturally wake up at 5; feeling refreshed. First thing I do is drink celery juice, and put on workout clothes. Then 30 mins later I have coffee and read Bible. Then it’s time to workout(P.volve!!) or go for a nice long walk. Happy New Year!!
I’m reading The Miracle Morning. It also suggested morning rituals to get the day going! Even if it’s 5 things for ten minutes each! Meditation, reading, stretching, journaling, etc….
You time. What makes you feel good and focused!
I believe in it too! And I’m not a morning person!!!
I love CorePower! I use the on demand app more often than going to the studio and it’s still a great workout! Thanks for sharing!
This is pretty inspiring and helpful! As a nightowl it’s always been difficult to get my mornings going.
I’d love to know what time you generally get to sleep, to still find the 5am wakeup doable.
Thanks!
My routine is pretty quick since my work starts at 8am. I wake up between 5 and 5:30 each morning and get ready to head to the gym by 5:50. I workout until 7 and then I get dressed and head to work. Usually I’m there super early so I eat the breakfast I either got or had premade the night before in the car while I catch up on social media or watch an episode of whatever I missed on hulu. Weekends vary since I have 2 jobs, I’m usually catching up on sleep on Saturdays and then its early mornings again on sundays.
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