if you’ve been following me for a while, you know i am a MAJOR morning person and love my morning routine so much. it’s definitely changed / evolved over the years – after having lyla + now going back to school. some mornings i have the luxury of having up to an hour to myself to do a fuuullll morning routine, and other mornings i try and squeeze in 15mins to do a mini routine + have a moment to myself to start the day.
morning routine essentials
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so today i wanted to share with you guys some of my morning routine essentials! like i said i don’t use all of these things every single day, but these are all tools / devices / etc that help me start my day off feeling grounded, positive, focused, and at peace! michael wakes up and instantly checks his phone or opens his laptop and slams caffeine lol and i cannot fathom start my day off like that! i love starting my day off with quiet, calm, and intention in order to have the best possible day!
i love starting my day off with this lymphatic drainage tea! i try and delay my caffeine 60-90 mins after i wake up, so i drink this tea instead on an empty stomach. these lymphatic tea strips promote detoxification of the lymphatic system through cleansing impurities! it's a great way to give your digestion some love at the top of the day.
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ever since i had lyla, this has been the ONLY coffee mug i will use haha. i want something with a lid both for the spill factor and also because it keeps my coffee hot. i love my ember mug still but wanted something with a lid. this is the mug i use every morning for my coffee because it keeps it hot for hours! i refuse to drink cold coffee or reheat my coffee haha!
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the GOAT of all eye patches! i put these on in the morning when i'm making shiloh's breakfast + lunch and they instantly depute under my eyes and just make me feel more alive haha. they are so hydrating and instantly help improve the look of fine lines and under-eye darkness. i keep mine in the fridge to make them extra depuffing!
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similar to the eye patches, this ice roller helps me depuff my face in the morning and also contour it! AND just makes me feel more awake bc it is SHOCKINGLY cold haha. gets rid of puffiness and redness instantly which i definitely struggle with in the mornings! and it takes 60 seconds to just roll on your face!
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i have read through this daily devotional at least 3 or 4 times now haha but it still speaks to me EVERY morning and i love starting my day off with this truth. it's a dated devotional (so there's a specific devotional for everyday of the year), with a scripture reading at the end. it doesn't take long but is such a powerful way to start your day with Jesus and saturating your mind with truth! it's also a great one to read with your spouse and talk about because you'd be reading the same day each morning!
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i get SO many questions about my PEMF mat anytime i show it on stories! we've had this for a few years now and i sit on it every single morning, and every night if we're watching a show. tbh, it's one of those things that i don't know exactly HOW it works, i just know it works lol. and makes me feel so calm and grounded. a few of the benefit of sitting / laying on this mat include: accelerated holistic recovery,increase blood flow to the scalp, reduce stress & support deep sleep, increase energy & boost mood, ease sore muscles. i love sitting on this every morning while i'm reading my bible / journaling and saylor actually loves it too haha.
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if i have time, i love to do a 10-20min meditation in front of my red light panel. there are SO many health benefits to red light therapy from reducing inflammation, promoting collagen production, glowing skin, better sleep, faster muscle recovery and more! it's one of those wellness tools that can really check off SO many boxes and i've personally noticed a huge difference in several of these areas, from consistent use of this red light device! i love starting AND ending my day with at least 10mins in front of it!
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this is another 'if i have time' habit but i really try and find at least 5 minutes to journal every morning. it helps me set my intention for the day, brain dump anything that might be stressing me out, pray for specific things...it's so therapeutic for me. i've bought this same journal from leatherology for like 5 years in a row now haha. i love the leather, the lines are perfect, and it lays open perfectly. IYKYK!
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what are some things you swear by when it comes to your morning routine?! i’m always looking to better my routine in some way so i’d love to hear about your essentials in the comments below!
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xo Lauren
