10 Ways to Boost Productivity With a Slow Morning Routine
Creating a slow morning routine to boost productivity may look different from one another due to each other’s 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 truly inspiring.
Ten ways to boost productivity with a slow morning routine
It would be best to implement these ways to create a slow morning routine to help boost your productivity and get you 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
It would be best to create a nighttime routine that works for you and will help you make your slow morning routine. It would be best to start your nighttime routine one hour before falling asleep. Your nighttime routine should include a 5-10 minute reset of your home so you can wake up with 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 hours of sleep you need and make sure you get those hours of sleep. 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. I do sleep nine hours on the weekend. Start your nighttime routine one hour before you must be asleep to get the total hours of sleep the next day. For example, when I wake up at 7:00, my nighttime routine should start by 9:30 so I can be on my 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 our 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 of energy, improving your mood, and helping you sleep better at night. If you are burly 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 walking or exercise in the morning, you have a better chance to get it done for the day than waiting till the evening, and then 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 that includes 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.
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 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 do the steps above, you probably already had anywhere from at least 30 minutes to less than one hour. Now, it is time to enjoy a warm cup of coffee. Coffee contains caffeine that is known to fight fatigue and increase energy levels. Try your coffee black, or instead of sugar, go for a low-calorie sweetener.
9. Prioritize important tasks
Now that you enjoy a warm cup of coffee, work on your daily tasks by priority. This could be for your home, personal, work, or a side hustle. Doing the essential tasks in the morning will motivate you to do other smaller tasks once you accomplish the vital tasks.
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 keep us from making mistakes and allow us to finish one task in less time 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. It is like that 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?