How We Organize Our Mornings
How We Organize Our Mornings
A morning routine can get the day off to a good start. Although every morning routine will look different, it’s important to have one. Here are some tips from the Basic Organization team, about how they organize their mornings.
Janet empties the dishwasher as her coffee brews. That way everyone in the house knows that the dishwasher is ready for dirty dishes all day long. Communication and rules are important amongst household members to maintain order.
Sue puts on her workout gear first thing and then starts a load of wash when she gets up in the morning. She stays on top of the regular chore of laundry and gets her exercise in. A win, win.
Patti has a calming meditation session to begin her morning followed by feeding her cherished pets. Walking her dog in the morning is one of her favorite things to do. Taking care of yourself helps you take care of others.
Denene makes her bed as soon as she wakes up. It feels good to start her day off right, and it sets the tone for a very organized day ahead. Having routines will help you maintain organization throughout your home.
Lori starts the night before by getting her clothes ready for that early a.m. appointment. No need for her to worry about looking for something to wear at the last minute. Forward-thinking at its best!
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Sandy is early to bed and then early to rise. She gets most of her household chores done before the rest of us open our eyes. Her schedule puts her one step ahead of everyone else.
Candy checks her emails and calendar first thing so she is on task for the day. Being mindful of your daily to-do’s is a great start.
Michelle tidies up her bedroom by making the bed, throwing open the blinds, putting clothes in the hamper, etc. It takes her only 5 minutes and helps her accomplish more small tasks like this throughout the day. Great setup for more success later!
Rouba’s routine also starts the night before, with a clean and spotless kitchen. In the morning, she relaxes with her coffee while catching up with the news and weather. How many of you enjoy starting the day with a nice warm cup of coffee?
Jennifer packs lunches, snacks, and water bottles for school and work. All three of her kids are responsible for packing their lunches while she and her husband are there to assist if needed. Horray to teaching the youngsters responsibility!
Stephanie makes a note of what specific things she’s grateful for every morning. She keeps her phone far from her bed and uses her watch as her alarm. This way, she doesn’t look at her notifications until she’s ready. Way to start the day on her terms! Not reacting to the incoming messages and demands of the world, helps her stay grounded and keeps her on task with her priorities for that day.
These are the ways we organize our mornings and maintain organization in our homes. How about you?
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Janet Schiesl
Janet has been organizing since 2005. She is a Certified Professional Organizer and the owner of Basic Organization.
She loves using her background as a space planner to challenge her clients to look at their space differently. She leads the team in large projects and works one-on-one with clients to help the process move quickly and comfortably. Call her crazy, but she loves to work with paper, to purge what is not needed and to create filing systems that work for each individual client.
Janet is a Past Board Member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals and a Past President of the Washington DC Chapter of NAPO were she has been named Organizer of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
Janet Schiesl
Janet has been organizing since 2005. She is a Certified Professional Organizer and the owner of Basic Organization.
She loves using her background as a space planner to challenge her clients to look at their space differently. She leads the team in large projects and works one-on-one with clients to help the process move quickly and comfortably. Call her crazy, but she loves to work with paper, to purge what is not needed and to create filing systems that work for each individual client.
Janet is a Past Board Member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals and a Past President of the Washington DC Chapter of NAPO were she has been named Organizer of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
I don’t think my mornings are really organized. But I try every day. lol
Paola –
Trying every day is important. No one is organized all the time.
Thanks for posting a message.
I fill my two indoor fountains and check my phone for any messages that might affect my day’s schedule. Then I make my coffee, grab my newspaper and have some quiet time just for me.
Quiet time is so important, and knowing you’re not missing any updates probably makes it that much easier to enjoy a bit of you time.
Mornings are my favorite. Waking and beginning with a positive start sets the tone for the day. I meditate, write in my journal, make the bed, shower, and get dressed. Breakfast and coffee are next. I don’t rush, so I thoroughly enjoy each one.
What a great routine! Not rushing is a lovely way to start each day on your own terms.
I’m with rouba! I used to have my first coffee at my desk, like Candy, but now I bring it back to bed and enjoy a book, and happily it hasn’t hindered my productivity.
That’s wonderful! It’s nice to do something for yourself first and foremost then tackle the rest of the day.
I brush my teeth (which are gross after a night in a retainer), turn up the heat (!), empty the dishwasher if it was run the previous night, take a sip of water, do a quick triage of email, and then head down to my basement to exercise. My reward for exercise is devotional time and breakfast.
This routine calms me in the morning. The familiarity works well, and I know important things get down before I have a chance to talk myself out of doing them!
You’ve got a great routine and I love that you reward yourself and do the things you enjoy doing to start the day calm and ready to go.
My morning routine includes feeding the cat, then fixing myself a healthy breakfast. After that, I work on some stretching or yoga. I am trying to break the habit of reading too much on my phone while eating my breakfast because that tends to slow down my morning, but I’m happy I’m accomplishing some self-care right away.
Self-care in the morning is a great way to start each day. It can be hard to put the phone down, but it’s all about balance and what works for you.