“If my mornings are messy, my whole day usually is too.”

For a long time, my mornings were a disaster. I’d wake up, grab my phone, scroll for half an hour, and then rush to get ready. No breakfast, no plan, just chaos. And the rest of the day would follow the same way — rushed and unorganized.

Now I keep things a lot simpler. No 5 a.m. routines or fancy journaling. Just a few habits that make my mornings feel steady and get me in the right headspace to train and work.

1. Wake up and drink water

I wake up around 7. First thing — no phone. I drink a big glass of water and open the blinds. It sounds basic, but it helps a lot. You feel more awake right away, and it stops me from wasting 30 minutes scrolling through useless stuff.

2. Quick walk (10–15 minutes)

After that, I put on a hoodie and go for a walk. Nothing intense — just to move a bit. No headphones, no distractions. It clears my head and wakes up my body. Some days I go to get a coffee, other days I just loop around the block. It’s short, but it completely changes my mood.

3. Breakfast and coffee

Once I’m back, I make oats with protein powder and fruit. It’s the same almost every day — takes 5 minutes, keeps me full till lunch, and I don’t have to think about what to eat. Then I make coffee and sit down for a bit before starting work or heading to the gym.

4. Write down three things

I used to write big to-do lists and never finish half of it. Now I only write down three things that actually matter that day — train, finish one work task, and something small for myself. It keeps things simple and makes me feel like I’m actually progressing.

“You don’t need a perfect morning routine — just one you’ll actually do.”

That’s it. Water, walk, eat, plan. Takes maybe 45 minutes total. I don’t always nail it, but when I do, the whole day feels smoother. It’s not about being productive — it’s just about starting the day in control instead of playing catch-up.