How Morning Routines Make the Day

We dive into how to design the perfect morning routine. We explore how mindfulness, healthy habits and a little bit of planning can set you up for the best day ever. Show Notes 2:05— What do we mean by a “morning routine” and why your own morning routine matters 4:35— Getting your mental “auto-pilot” to work for you. 5:17— Ian talks about a book 📖 he’s reading titled Make Time by Jake Knapp. 6:30— Research into the effects of mindfulness exercises and why adding mindfulness  8:35— Why are we talking about a “morning” routine and not a “lunch” or “evening” routine? 9:55— Ian shares how his morning routine has changed over time. 13:37— Using your morning routine to approach the day “on the offense” instead “on the defense.” 16:58— Darren shares his approach to designing his own morning routine and how it changed from his youth to adulthood. 21:28— Darren shares a tip 💡 about starting your morning routine the night before. 22:35— March outlines his morning routine and shares a tip 💡 about getting enough sunlight during the winter months by using a full-spectrum daylight lamp. 24:50— How March tricks himself into staying faithful to his morning exercise routine. 27:10— March and Ian talk about the Oura ring’s readiness score helps them start their day. 28:45— Ian recommends the website My Morning Routine and talks about how having children affects one’s morning routine. 34:55— How small changes or disruptions can wreak havoc on one’s morning routine.  39:15 —Ian quizzes March and Darren on statistics about high achievers’ sleep and wake habits. 41:58— We share a tip 💡 about “do not disturb” and “daylight” and “bedtime” modes on smartphones. 47:35— A tip 💡 for using your wireless router settings to limit screen time for kids. 48:50— March shares tips 💡 about doing a body scan meditation in the morning to become aware of stresses that might be affecting him at the start of the day. 54:50— Our personal “night before” routines to help start the next day off effectively. Mentions 📖 Book: My Morning Routine 💻 Website: MyMorningRoutine.com 📖 Book: Make Time by Jake Knapp 👍 Product: Luma wireless router 👍 Product: Beurer LED Daylight Lamp 👍 Product: Oura or Motiv health tracking rings 👍 Product: Five-Minute Journal 📱 App: Freedom Follow Us Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe iTunes RSS Weekly email newsletter Full Episode Transcript Better Show Blog Feedback Email: [email protected] Enjoy the show? Leave a review in iTunes! Tell two friends about the show!