What's Your Morning Routine?

Despite what certain influencers may want you to believe, you do not need to have a 4-hour morning routine that requires the purchase of a sauna, cold plunge, specialized light or sound devices, and expensive supplements.

But getting your mind and body ready to go is important.

1. The Big Picture 🖼️

2. Explain It To Me It Like I’m 5 🧒

3. [Video] My Complete ‘Ideal’ AM Routine 🌞

4. The Bare Minimum ⌚️

5. Parting Zen 🧘‍♂️

The Big Picture 🖼️

Can things you hear about on social media, podcasts, and at the water cooler be helpful to start your day?

Things like:

• Low-level sunlight

• Meditation & journaling

• Hydration

• Exercise

• Cold showers

• Doom scrolling on your phone

Yes, they can.

Except for the last one.

Except … the rest are only helpful until they are not.

Too much is too much.

There’s a minimum effective dose …

… and a maximum one too.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5 👦

Today’s topic, as simply as possible:

“Not too much, not too little.”

[Video] My Complete ‘Ideal’ AM Routine 🌞 

This 3-minute video shows everything I do on the ‘ideal’ day when I have enough time:

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The Bare Minimum ⌚️

Yes, I have an ‘ideal’ 10+ step AM routine.

If I’m not pressed for time, that can take 2 hours.

If I didn’t have to work as much, I might even add some more.

But here’s the thing:

On days when I am pressed for time, I can check my most important boxes in mere minutes.

For example, I might:

• Skip seated meditation completely and do a walking meditation on the go.

• Not brew my own coffee and grab one on the go.

• Do five minutes of mobility and zero other intentional exercise.

• Sneak in other intentional exercise later in the day.

• Do a seated meditation before bed.

• Completely ditch the entire usual routine and wing it - make time for alternate versions of key elements during the work day.

I have few ‘non-negotiables’ such as: hydration, movement, and meditation but those can take many different forms and durations.

So, in my humble opinion, while it is important to create an ‘ideal’ routine and be consistent with it …

… it’s just as important not to be completely frazzled or frustrated when you need it to bend.

Build in flexibility.

Build in a minimum acceptable amount.

Don’t let your routine become a prison.

If you need some help personalizing your AM routine, click here.

Parting Zen 🧘‍♂️

A simple word, phrase, or thought to take with you:

Be well,

Coach Matt

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PPS: My common-sense disclaimer …

The advice I offer is not medical advice. If you have any medical issues, please consult your doctor first. The advice I offer should be personalized to your needs. I can help you make those personalizations or refer you out. Reply to this email if you need help.