Is Your Morning Routine Serving You… or Draining You?
Your alarm goes off. Snooze. Again. And one more time for good measure. Suddenly, it’s “get-up-or-you’re-late” o’clock.
You stumble toward the coffee maker like it’s a life raft, skip breakfast (again), and tell yourself you'll grab something healthy-ish for lunch... which usually ends up being whatever you can eat at your desk in 3.5 minutes. Sound familiar?
Next up: the daily fashion show in front of your closet or the clean laundry hamper (no judgment—I see you). You finally throw on something that mostly matches, hope both eyes got mascara, grab your keys, purse, coffee mug, and dash out the door like you’re in an action movie. Praying to the traffic gods for no red lights.
Yeah… that used to be me, too.
Back when I worked a 9–5—and even during the early days of my business—my mornings were chaotic, rushed, and anything but grounded. Healthy breakfast? Ha. Calm energy? Double ha. I was starting my day in a full-blown scramble.
If that sounds even a little like you, I’ve got some good news: it doesn’t have to stay that way.
The magic trick? A solid evening routine.
Why the Night Before Matters
We make thousands of decisions every single day. By evening, our brain is fried, and the smallest question—like “What’s for dinner?”—can feel like a full-body assault.
That’s called decision fatigue. And it’s sneaky. It doesn’t just mess with dinner plans—it can quietly derail your goals, habits, and health.
The fix? Cut down on those morning decisions by prepping before you hit the pillow.
Even 15–20 minutes the night before can take your mornings from “survival mode” to smooth and grounded.
Your Evening Routine Toolkit:
Here are a few simple things you can start doing today to set yourself up for tomorrow:
🧺 Pick out your clothes
Think about what’s on your schedule. Will you need comfy clothes, business casual, gym gear? No last-minute panic = smoother morning.
🥗 Plan your meals
Set out breakfast, prep your lunch, and defrost or plan dinner. Cut up a few veggies while you're at it—your future self will thank you. Even if you're home during the day, having lunch ready to go saves time (and willpower).
🧽 Tidy your kitchen
Run the dishwasher, clear the counters, and tackle your kitchen “hot spot” (you know the one—where clutter goes to multiply). Set a 5-minute timer and tidy just that area. It makes a huge difference.
🛁 Self-care wind-down
Whether it’s a skincare routine, a quiet bath, or just stepping away from screens—create a buffer between “doing” and “sleeping.” Your hormones and your sleep quality will thank you.
The goal isn’t to have some Pinterest-perfect routine—it’s to stop living on autopilot. When your evenings are calm and intentional, your mornings follow suit. And that ripple effect? It touches everything from your food choices to your energy levels to how you show up in your day.
If you want some help creating a routine that works for you—one that fits your life and actually supports your wellness goals—let’s chat.
✨ Book a Personal Wellness Session and let’s make mornings something you actually look forward to.
Here’s to relaxed mornings, nourished days, and cozy evenings that set you up for success.
With clarity and connection,
Samantha Ross
Holistic Wellness Coach
