I have a very easy morning routine I follow every day. It takes only about five minutes, but this routine helps set the tone for my day. If I skip any of these steps, I feel like I am behind before I even begin.
Of course, I go on to do other things like take a shower, have quiet time, eat breakfast and all that, but these are my specific morning rituals relating to my house:
MINUTE ONE:
Make the bed.
MINUTE TWO:
Open the shades.
MINUTE THREE:
Shut off the porch lights.
MINUTE FOUR AND FIVE:
Unload the dishwasher.
Every morning. Nearly 365 days a year.
By sticking to my routine, I feel like my morning has officially begun and I am more productive the rest of the day.
What is your 5 minute morning “start the day” routine?
If you don’t have one, today would be a good day to commit to a new morning ritual!
This concept was previously shared on The Inspired Room, but was just what I needed to jump back into life after the holidays!
Related posts:
How I Keep My House Clean Enough
My Secret House Cleaning Ritual
Photo credits:
House Beautiful Bedroom
HGTV
This Old House
Architectural Digest
Hi, I like your blog friend, so i’ve gone ahead and bookmarked http://theinspiredroom.net/2011/01/03/jump-start-your-day-with-a-simple-5-minute-routine it so others can find it too. If you have the time i would appreciate if you could check mines out too, maybe leave a comment? Many Thanks
An impressive share, I just given this onto a colleague who was doing just a little evaluation on this. And he in fact bought me breakfast as a result of I discovered it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the treat! But yeah Thnkx for spending the time to debate this, I really feel strongly about it and love studying more on this topic. If possible, as you develop into experience, would you thoughts updating your weblog with more details? It’s highly useful for me. Huge thumb up for this weblog post!
hi there. i smiled when reading your simple five. because those are exactly to the tee my simple five. however sometimes i have to have the coffee before i open the shades but pretty much my first things in the am.
have a good wkend!
Naila
Hi, I just stumbled across your site today while trying to get some organisation into my days again! I have never really had any real routine, and with baby number 3 due in April, and me getting increasingly tired and worn out and sore, I decided today is the day to start!!! Thank you so much for making it look SO simple and SO achievable! I have already bookmarked your page and liked you on Facebook, so look forward to finding more ideas and, hopefully, incorporating them in to my life. I definitely like this simple morning routine. Should try it tomorrow!
Melissa recently posted..Crochet Baby Blankets
love this post! my 5:
1. turn on my scentsy…i like it to smell nice while i’m doing my morning routine
2. let the dogs outside
3. turn off the porch light
4. open the blinds
5. coffee!
Love this – I need a routine. Currently, after morning potty, I
1. put on glasses and shoes
2. let the dog out
3. open the shutters
4. make the coffee
5. let the dog back in
Lets see, a new one could be – leave the TV off and read a daily inspiration or devotional.