10 Ways to Boost Productivity With a Slow Morning Routine
Creating a slow morning routine to boost productivity may look different for each person depending on their goals, responsibilities, and needs.
However, creating a slow morning routine that works for you can help you get more things done at a pace that brings calm, not chaos.
I was not always a morning person, but when I created my slow morning routine, I became more productive and better prepared for whatever the day brings.
The sense of accomplishment from completing each step of my routine is truly rewarding.
Why create a slow morning routine
There are numerous reasons to create a slow morning routine that suits your needs.
Perhaps you’re eager to incorporate exercise, enjoy some alone time, pursue a new hobby, or kickstart a side hustle.
By waking up earlier than necessary, you’re effectively investing in your goals and boosting your productivity.
Each day you commit to your slow morning routine, you’re one step closer to achieving your goals. It’s a win-win situation, wouldn’t you agree? Plus, the added benefits of improved mental and physical health are genuinely inspiring.
Ten ways to boost productivity with a slow morning routine
It would be best to implement these strategies to create a slow morning routine that boosts your productivity and helps you get closer to your goals.
Again, we all live different lives, so create a slow morning routine that you enjoy and works with your schedule while using the list below as a blueprint. Let’s begin.
1. Create a nighttime routine
Your morning routine starts with your nighttime routine. Start your nighttime routine one hour before falling asleep. Your nighttime routine should include a 5-10-minute reset of your home, so you wake up to a tidy home.
Also include your skincare routine, reading or journaling, and avoid screens at least one hour before bed.
Get your workout clothes ready for the following day, and get your work clothes ready as well. Doing this will save you time and avoid decision fatigue in the morning.
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2. Get enough sleep
We all need a certain amount of good sleep to have more energy the following day. Figure out the exact number of hours of sleep you need and make sure you get them.
Not everyone needs as much or as little sleep as someone else. I know I need eight hours of sleep. Not less and not more. Start your nighttime routine 1 hour before you must be asleep to get the full hours of sleep you need the next day.
For example, when I wake up at 7:00, my nighttime routine should start by 9:30, so I can be in bed by 10:30 and fall asleep by 11:00.
3. Do not hit snooze
Hitting the snooze button happens to the best of us. Sometimes we fall asleep at bedtime, but for some reason we wake up in the early hours, and while tossing and turning, we do not get the whole night’s sleep we need. When this happens, avoid hitting snooze and staying in bed.
Get up and start your slow morning routine when your alarm goes off. By hitting your snooze button, you are just wasting time getting your morning started since you are not getting sleep.
Your alarm sound already woke you up.
So get up, start your morning routine, and know you will get enough sleep at night for the following day. You could also catch up on sleep on the weekend if needed. 
4. Move your body
Your workout clothes have already been ready for you since you laid them out the night before. So put them on and get your body moving. I suggest going out for a walk if the weather permits. This is one of my favorite ways to get my body moving.
Walking outside has many benefits, including a natural boost in energy, improved mood, and better sleep at night. If you are starting to walk in the morning, start with as little as fifteen minutes and slowly add more time as your body gets used to it. Also, by adding your morning walk or exercise, you have a better chance of getting it done for the day than waiting till the evening, when you may have no energy and miss the opportunity to move your body.
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5. Take a whole-body cold shower
I know what you are thinking. Yes, of course, after some walking or exercise, I will take a shower. I mean to take an all-body cold shower, including washing your hair.
Depending on how many days you go without washing your hair, aim to wash your hair on the days you want to be productive. A whole-body cold shower will reduce stress and improve mental health.
A cold shower will be beneficial for productivity. Start slowly, take a few seconds with cold water, and then change the temperature. Slowly getting used to a cold shower.
6. Turn off notifications
Turning off your phone’s notifications can be a little tricky since we are all used to using our phones for almost everything, from work to texting and emails to listening to music or a podcast.
However, turning your notifications off, even for a few hours in the morning, can help you be productive and get things done.
You can turn your notifications off for as long as you need to do deep work without distractions.
As for me, I have my notifications off all the time. This keeps me from constantly getting distracted by notifications, and I can get more done and be present with my loved ones.
7. Eat a healthy breakfast
Ensure a healthy breakfast, depending on how much time you have in the morning. If you do not have enough time or are not a breakfast person, you can do some oatmeal with fruit, avocado toast, or a Greek yogurt parfait.
Taking the time to eat a healthy breakfast will improve your mood, increase your energy, and give your brain the power to improve concentration and focus.
8. Enjoy a cup of coffee
By this time, depending on how long it took you to complete the steps above, you probably already had at least 30 minutes to less than 1 hour.
Now, it is time to enjoy a warm cup of coffee. Coffee contains caffeine, which is known to fight fatigue and increase energy levels. Try your coffee black, or, instead of sugar, use a low-calorie sweetener.
9. Prioritize important tasks
While enjoying your coffee, write down your three essential tasks of the day. Work on your daily tasks in priority order. This could be for your home, personal, work, or a side hustle. Doing the essential tasks in the morning will motivate you to tackle other smaller tasks once you’ve completed them.
10. Avoid multitasking
Multi-tasking can make it seem like you are being productive and getting more things done. However, doing one task at a time will help us avoid mistakes and allow us to finish it faster and with fewer errors. Keeping us from having to do the task again.
Final thoughts
Now that you know ten things to implement daily to create your slow morning routine, you can get more things done and be productive. I
t is like the saying: Win the morning, win the day.
Avoid sleeping in to accomplish more while doing a slow morning routine.
A slow morning routine will bring calm and peace, and you will be ready to tackle the day, no matter what it brings. I have been following my slow morning routine for years, and I am more productive, accomplish more, and am in a much better mood overall.
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How do you plan to create a slow morning routine to boost your productivity?