Grimr0c
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What a fascinating question! I hadnβt previously considered this.
I used to be the same :) But a while back, I was hospitalized for severe depression. I learned in IOP that doing something you love to warm up for the day - instead of immediately pursuing productivity - improves happiness and helps me look forward to the day instead of dreading it and making it hard to get out of bed in the morning.
I do as well. Itβs a lot of work, but at this point, it comes naturally.
If youβre looking to bolster any routine: my unsolicited advice is to add stuff to your routine slowly over time. One thing at a time. If you jump into a whole new routine, youβll burn out and abandon it. It definitely takes some building and patience.
Oh, a morning routine! Itβs my favorite part of the day and something Iβm oddly passionate about!
Most importantly, I make sure to go to bed at a reasonable time the night before, and i leave my curtains open to let the sunlight wake me up naturally. Just in case Iβm extra sleepy, I set a vibration alarm on my phone and place it under my pillow for backup
After I wake up, I:
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Head to the restroom
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Sluggishly make my bed
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Go downstairs, drink a glass of water to hydrate, and then brew some coffee
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feed the cats
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Then I drink coffee and watch TV for a bit while I wake up and wait for the caffiene to kick in
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Shower, brush teeth, apply deoderant, style hair, shave stubble, apply cologne
I have really shit mental health, so I have to take extra care of myself and be very intentional about my actions. My morning routine is a sacred part of the day and helps me enjoy being alive :)