My Simple Morning Routine - And How It Keeps Me Sane
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A quick video on what I do on a daily basis as a morning routine to handle schoolwork and research, and pointers for how to build your own daily habits.
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So many people here who have an amazing morning routine. I get up, walk the dog, brush my teeth and go to work. Work starts at 6am. Nurse here đ§ââïž
Ouch! for 12 hour days. But life outside of work seems very important.
Every day is different for me, but I found that if I do a flow chart instead of a schedule, I do a lot more. Instead of get up at 8, breakfast at 8:30, etc, I just do a chart like this:
Up > Dance class > breakfast (eggs and cheese) > coffee > morning pleasure reading > journal > homework assignment/work on current novel > lunch > work > etc
I have an activity order, but no start/end times. It keeps me from stressing out when things take longer than expected or less time than expected.
yeah same, im always stressed when i have a time limit, it makes me procrastinate even more
As an artist I am naturally unorganized so morning routines are only focused on coffee, but I am seduced by the concept of organization and rituals like morning routines. I love your chats and your soothing voice, so you are often part of my morning weekend routine. Have a beautiful week!
What makes you think that artists are naturally unorganized? That doesnât make sense
@@douloureux. I don't think they intended to say artists are naturally unorganized, but that she as a person is naturally unorganized. I dunno tho.
My current morning routine:
Up at 6:30. Off to the gym to lift weights and exercise. Always with a great audiobook.
Home by 7:30. Take a cold shower.
Make coffee/get dressed/pack lunch. (Done by about 8)
Reading/journaling depending on my morning with breakfast. For 20 minutes.
Leave for work around 8:20-8:25. Drive to work, arrive around 8:50.
I really admire people who can do a physical activity while listening to an audiobook
I'm so disconnected with my body that I have to focus everything I have on the exercise đ
The most I can do is listen to a podcast while walking from point A to point B on the streets
@@freitasgst I usually listening lessons in Japanese of a course for prepare my exam. Or if Im doing dumbells at home in watching courses of literary. I cant simply do exercise. If Im walking also I am listening classical music.
Usually for adults its not 'starting' to read that is the issue. It is how to stop thinking about what you read about - as most adults have responsibilities that they need to focus on and prioritize. It would be very useful if you mentioned how to compartmentalize your mind so you can shift your focus from the 'very heavy philosophy' mindset to another, perhaps less intrinsic task.
IMO if you're reading anything worth reading, it should strike you as relevant during your daily responsibilities - it should speak to the way you go about your work. Not that it should always occupy you, or paralyze you, but I do think it shouldn't be something you compartmentalize away from the rest of your life.
@@MPKampersand What im asking is more about intrinsic reading material like philosophy and literature, while you have a day job that is separated more from these 'hobbies'. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be employed in a job that can use the hobbies as an integrated part of it :/ When I read up academic material as a masters student that also has a fulltime job in a way different field, it sometimes gets hard to step away.
@@eylulozekes8330 absolutely agree with you. Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed with work that I canât even touch a book because I think it will fill my mind with more thoughts. Working on it thoughâŠ
I don't think it's that easy to just make a manual on compartmentalizing the mind, probably something you'll have to figure out for yourself.
@@MPKampersand I agree, also we read so that we can learn and think about ... so the thinking is what we would want to capture in notes throughout the day.
Im running a bakery and i do agree that we need a routine to keep the chaos in order. I do find having done my morning routine first thing before my day start give me a sense of control. The rest of the day managing a bakery cafe is hectic and unpredictable.
My morning routine goes as follow: wake up at 5.30am > Yoga > Subuh (Dawn) prayer for muslim/similar to meditation it keeps me calm > coffee > Journalling > reading > work
I've recently started taking a quick cold shower first thing in the morning. It works better than coffee, pumps me up for the rest of my day. So for me morning routine consists of a quick cold shower, a little bit of yoga and some meditation (if my baby's not awake). đ
I've tried a couple times with the cold shower and EEK! I feel like my heart is going to stop. I admire anyone who can do it!
@@Yesica1993 the key is to start with warm water then gradually lower the temp. Hope that helps!
@@sandrajevtic4528 Ah, that makes more sense. LOL!
as a French native speaker, it really made me smile to hear you speaking French =) you have a neat pronounciation, which isn't the easiest part of French ^^"
I usually wake up at 6am, read for half an hour, give or take, and then have my breakfast. Then I'll work my Japanese for half an hour, and take an hour walk to go to my office at the university and spend the day working on my phd essay, teaching or preparing the classes I'ill give, etc. I totally agree with you : walking or practising a sport is really important for learning oriented people. It helps doing something else, and listening to our body, which is usually the part of us we forget between two pages of a book =)
- jog
- read 30 mins (dense philosophy book)
- Babbel
- journaling
This is my personal routine now that I'm in my winter break over here in Bolivia. I don't have specific times for each thing yet, it depends on the time I wake up.
- Do some exercise for 30 minutes after waking up
- Journaling for 30 minutes as well in order to set simple goals for the day
- Listen to any media in French for (again) 30 minutes. (I need to stay fluent in French before I go to university next year)
- Read a couple of chapters of a book (no specific time associated, as it varies depending on the book I read now and the book I'll read next)
- Do some fictional writing for my book
This is great but it takes a lot of time. I tried to do something similar some months ago but it didn't work out because I don't have time. I'm currently studying to enter med school here in Brazil and it takes almost all my day.
@@MariaFernandazz Indeed it takes lots of time, and I had to change the routine a bit in order to have some spare time for my family and to do new things as much as I can.
My daily routine is actually a bit messy, but thanks to this video I'm going to try and improve it. The things that I know really work well for me are running 3km~ on my treadmill (so I can sort of multitask and be able to watch a video on YT, about whatever that will make me use my brain: philosophy, literature, self improvement, etc.) just a couple hours before going to sleep, and also reading for at least 30min before bed (As of right now I'm reading a light novel so I don't need to be 100% focused). Besides that, I just keep a record of what I spend time in, in order to become more efficient and not waste it in social media. If someone has some recommendations I'd love to improve it!
I tend to waking up feeling tired and grumpy so stretching, light workout early in the morning helps me a lot, don't forget to enjoy your sunrise too. Morning routine like this did help me.
I agree, a morning routine is essential for keeping the chaos at bay!
Each personâs situation is unique. In my case I know that there are certain important habits, such as reading and exercise, which naturally get done each day thanks to my familyâs lifestyle. :) So in the morning I focus on the habits that are most likely to get pushed aside but that are also essential to my mental, physical, and spiritual health.
This entails getting up at 6:00, doing a quick stretching session, and then spending about 30 minutes sketching. After that I try to have some quiet time to pray and study the Bible before making breakfast.
Even though itâs such a simple routine, it is vital for maintaining my energy and positivity throughout the day, which in turn allows me to serve others and focus on my tasks with a much clearer mind. :) I have found that as long as I have an orderly morning, I can deal with whatever life throws at me throughout the day. :)
Thank you for sharing your routine! :) Take care, and best of luck with your academic pursuits! âïž
Too many comments here about multitasking right from the morning. Has never worked for me. I keep minimum activities on my schedule and enjoy the free time for reading. Helps me learn faster, retain a lot more, and just be at peace with things in general.
mine is:
wake up when i wake up (7 on a good day).
drink warm spiced lemon water from my thermos (prepared the night before).
do a full body stretch or yoga (depending on how spiritual i'm feeling).
make my coffee & journal over coffee (i have depression so i tend to use my diary to give myself pep talks / reason myself into a good mood).
optional: cry (wish i were joking).
start my day (tackle my to-do list that i made the night before).
(this used to be much stricter and harder to follow, by the way, the flexibility is thanks to your video essay on self-control, thank you for that. đ)
Someone said depression comes from thinking about the past, and peace comes from living in the now. If you depression is not clinical then reading is a good way to take you out of yourself. Completing a daily routine(you choose) should make you feel successful all day despite of what the world throws at you.
i like your stuff - when I listen to you, I finally feel like wow, someone else feels/thinks like me! and its comforting given that many ppl in my life just think im overcomplicated lol. thanks for your advice and help! keep doing you!
Have you ever made a video about what inspired you to move to Australia and how you ended up in Melbourne?
@David
I'm also eager to know about this!
6:52 that's so true, i feel like the prob with routines is that it's super personal! i love that you included that segment:)
Currently, I have not found the routine for myself which translates to, I'm constantly stressed every daylight I wake up. Which is the reason why I clicked on this video.
Its currently 1:08 PM in my country. Everyday I wake up at 9-10 AM which isn't ideal. The first thing I reach for is my phone which becomes a thing I do for the rest of the day and the reason why I can't get myself to review my entrance test which is 5 days from now. This routine has become a problem.
I have tried eliminating my phone out of sight only to binge for the next few days. For now, I think I'll follow your 30 minute rule and apply it on my own routine and instead of aiming to get up earlier, I'd aim for sleeping earlier.
Oh Finally Morning routine by you nice
Really inspired by the language part, I don't have a routine at the moment but had to rush my homework before the lecture this morning and doing Italian grammar exercises in the morning with a green tea was really grounding so I think that's what I'll be doing in future. Would love to learn to read novels in the Latin languages!
We have rather similar routines. I donât wake up early enough for a jog so I resort to yoga and 10 minutes of meditation. After that I journal for a bit followed by reading 10 pages of Proust. Itâs so meditative and grounding.
thanks! i have a similar mind and it's good to see how others cope.
Bonne vidĂ©o. Je vais suivre ton exemple est essayer d'ĂȘtre plus disciplinĂ©. Merci pour tes conseil.
As a french watching and loving your videos, I was NOT prepared for you to talk in french and was very surprised haha
I recently started watching your videos and to be honest the overall videos were quite beneficial and interesting for me (:
As the laziest person I know, I first start my day with something I love, first, drink a small glass of water and prepare my coffee and eat breakfast while listening to this kind of vlogs or booktubers, then move to a "gotta do that shit" which is cleaning litter boxes, feeding my pets and water some plants. Finally I treat myself with a cigarette (unhealthy but it's my reward method that is not so time-consuming) while reading. Once I've done this I feel ready for my crazy office hours.
The first thing I do is write my morning pages while I have coffee. It's just a bunch of stream of consciousness nonsense that I have to get out of my brain. Then I work on some creative writing for an hour. After that I do some yoga, then meditate. The last thing I do is read for however much time I have left, usually 30-45 minutes. Then get on with my day.
đ€ŁWere you a Kumon student? Youâre discussion of reading philosophy sounds exactly what I want my students to do. Consistency >> hard work. 30 minutes of critical reading every day is perfect. When you are done, put it down and go play. I love it!
I don't have much going on, my one rule is beyond the very first check to make sure I don't need to rush off anywhere, I don't touch my phone until after my coffee. Instead I read, and this way I've read quite a few books
My skincare/dental routine always makes me feel productive and sets me up for a great day. I like to listen to an audiobook while I do these things. And try stay off social media!
(As in actually exfoliating, serum, moisturising, flossing and using mouthwash rather than just washing my face and brushing my teeth)
I have been watching your videos for quite some time now and just wanted to say I find them exceptionally helpful!! Also I love your voice!! Have you ever tried voice acting or audiobooks narration??? I would love to hear it!!
Took me a while to realize this wasn't an ironic video
Always when school starts I always do as Mitch guitar practice before school so I donât have to stress about it for the rest of the day XD
Andrew Huberman's morning routine has helped me a lot, I get up at 6 am every morning and have energy for the whole day afterwards, to my big surprise.
My routine is folloving the whole day. I need a nice comforting breakfast, some guided meditation. Then between stuff and stuff I practice yoga. Love to read, or listen to a lecture, or watch an arthouse movie sometime. And in the evening meditation is good too. All that stuff helps me to be me and survive in this insane world.
Again another vid of urs that I literally was damn thinking about and needed to hear. U got super powers or suttin
My morning Routine is first have a cup of coffee, second Reading in english study , third to go to the mountain (just hiking)
and then sometimes reading or learn the one skill for my work .
I am jealous for learing for something . My resolution in this year is to learn the philosophy and the Excel programming .
Your speaking is so wonderful with gorgeous word for me. Thanks for making lovely video to others.
as I often tell my friends...if you see me running...you should start running too...because something big is chasing me...hahaha...great video dude...I am really digging your style and vibe...inspiring me to rethink my approach to video making. so thank you for that. đ
I love this video
As a night owl, my morning routine is making sure I wake up in the nick of time đ It does get me thinking about the importance of a nighttime routine. I have bad habits that are holding me back...
Please make a 101 autodidact guide for beginners, consider including topics like learning tools, mindset, interpretation, note taking, application of learnt material, etc.
I'm actually working on a course now that's going to cover the basics of self-education, so stay tuned. :)
wake up at 5 am , eat my breakfast + take my medications watch a video , after that journaling , go on a walk then mabye scroling on social media then having lunch , reading a little bit , and then afternoon nap , after that grip exercise , social media scroling then write my to do list before sleeping , which is maybe ill do it or not and then sleep
I love morning routines! Definitely very important. As I donât have a lot of privacy at home I do my âmorning routineâ in a nearby caffe :) PS: just curious, how long does your morning routine usually take?
It takes about an hour in total. :)
I play a game call "Dream Hopper" to silence my brain before my class starts
I downloaded it and rly love it. thank you for commenting it here!
what about your daily routine. what do you do throughout the day? and of course night routine.
I like to wake up, go to my morning pages and run for 30 minutes, but sometimes I think I could improve the routine
I'm still trying to figure out my own routine, it's been a struggle over the past few months
Nice to be early in any video for once
Lately my morning routine has consisted of walking for 1-2 miles with my wife, going to the gym, shower, breakfast + coffee, then beginning my work day. I generally save all my reading for the evenings but maybe I will try getting some in during the mornings.
My morning routine with a full-time job and a family is: roll out of bed at 645, get ready for work (picking up messes as I go), leave at 720, arrive before 8.
can you give an example of a dense book? and state why it is dense? cuz of many references, language, etc?
I wake up at 6:00 and check the app of the cameras from work on my phone, waiting for 6:30.
If the employee who should've been there to open up the place doesn't show up, I change really quickly and call someone to cover for him. I should be there by 6:40
If he does show up, I go back to sleep and wake up again at 7:00, wash my face and put sunscreen (I think that's my biggest "ritual"), make myself a big and heathy breakfast (hopefully, it depends on the time) and than go to work. I should be there by 8:00.
I always intend to get out of bed at 6:00 to do some weightlifting and shit. I succeeded once.
How much does this routine take?
Jog: 30min, reading: 30, 10min Language, 20min Journaling?
Iâm interested in hearing anyoneâs thoughts on keeping up with world news. Is it part of your morning or night routine? How long do you spend on world news each day? The reason I ask is because I want to be a person who is aware of our changing world, but I canât seem to find a way for it not to feel so heavy and depressing; effecting the rest of my day in a negative way. Would love to hear anyoneâs thoughts.
I'm sure this is not helpful.. I vote, but avoid current news. I also find it depressing, since I can't change what so obviously needs changing. I do seek to live in peace with everyone and help when and where I can. Reading is a true gift and the availability of material allows me to read in many areas as well as fiction. I am learning about zettelkasten, note-boxing any ideas I come across throughout the day. Wonderful potential.
Haha je suis française et jâai Ă©tĂ© super surprise !!!
Do you have some favourite libraries or reading spots in Melbourne? Would love to know!
2:27 I basically ignored the fact that I had a body up until I was 26 or something xD
I am currently going through back and foggy thoughts problem, post modern philosophy can be catchy and keeps me sitting. also I'm addicted to Marijuana unfortunately and don't know how to come out of this vicous cycle. if there is any useful content kindly recommend.
Iâm going to tackle Post-Modernism head on in future videos, because now I finally see its poisonous effect on our generation if we donât read between the lines.
foggy brain is my life.. except when I take my 30 min walk
How long after you eat breakfast do you hit the pavement and jog? Just wondering how that fits in a morning routine.
My once peaceful morning routine has been interrupted so much since coming back home. That's probably why I feel like I'm going insane.
Another question, hoping you will answer... đ how do you organize the reading routine when you have to go to work too early in the morning like, 6:30 am đI have to be there kind of thing, do you keep it very very early or... in the afternoon... ? The thing is that at least for me afternoons are usually just for leisure reading... not much of the heavy ones... hmmm maybe just on weekends just to keep it in the morning... hmm đ
Set the timer for 20m to stay in bed after alarm. Use the bathroom and put on sunscreen. Put on clothes. Start coffee. Walk the dog. Attend work standup meeting remotely. Eat breakfast, brush teeth, wash bathroom counter, do a load of laundry, make green tea, and get back to work. Sorry for the lack of effort, trying to sleep.
My routine depends on my life at the time really - working full time some days you are more tired than others and then on days off i like to suit myself. Don't need any gurus to tell me how best to live my life. My fierceness is too great đ€And routines have nothing to do with being 'brainy' lol all sorts of people need routines...
Is that okay to jog every morning?
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quick question... do you keek the routine 7 days a week? or do you have a rest day for the routine as well? or its a modify version on days off?
Not my place to answer, but you ask a great question, like many things your routine and the keeping of it is in your care. Why not days off? Or a different routine on Sundays? Sounds wise to me.
Hello! As you are learning French - I recently talked to a history professor, a polyglot, who said, in comparison to Russian, as the Russian language developed from the early 19th century up to the time after the revolution, it shouldn't be too hard to learn French for reading Marcel Proust (which I strongly admire) in its original Language.
Have you any relation to Marcel Proust? Kindly regards from Germany, Giacomo (nearly as young, interested also in philosophy/literature, piano playing and math).
Robin doesnât speak Russian though?
I wish I had a consistent morning routine. Hoping to try to have one after my jet lag helped me wake up at 6am!
I wanted to ask if you've heard TAOM's podcast called "Building a second brain", was curious to know how you centralize all the information you consume via diff media
I watched one of his videos on zettelkasten.
@@robertepling6032 Oh never heard of zettelkasten I'll look it up
My morning routine is a shame. I usually wake up at 9:30 and start working, I donât take breakfast because Iâm too lazy so I wait for my mom to do me some food, then I keep working as a translator mostly 4 hours a day, then when I finish working I make myself a joint to ârest the mindâ, then I read novels for 30 minutes a day or sometimes 40 minutes, then I put myself to study whatever course I bought at the moment to become a better writer, and thatâs my day, I finish it with another two blunts and dinner, I donât do exercises, but sometime I do Apple fitness đđ
It shows that you watched this for a reason, good luck finding a routine that helps you to grow in the direction you seek.
as someone from the periphery of capitalism, my morning routine is to wake up at 4:50 (not by will and already extremely tired), and take three f****** hours of bus to get to college. I spend most of my day in a bus. I get gome around 7p.m just to do some chores and sleep again. I know it's a beautiful routine in the video, but it's not realistic for someone who has to work/study, and this is the reality of most people. We don't live in a dream.
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I read better after I've been out for a walk with the dog. I try to read for 30 minutes to an hour every morning.
no meditation?
Can you please read and talk about reading Manga too.. They are good and you can learn alot from them aswell
Might not be his kind of thing - but I agree they can be as engaging as written novels! Junji Ito has some really cool lovecraftian manga if you want some unique reads ^^
The Artisan Geek has a bunch of videos about manga if you're interested ^_^
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How are people this young so sorted? This is just unfair.
Trust me. There's much more melancholia and 'darkness' the more one seems sorted (or so I think)
Don't believe everything content creators tell you about their perfect routines and perfect lives. 9/10 the reality is far more mundane, boring and less organised. Wouldn't surprise me at all if this so-called morning routine he's talking about, isn't a little bit overexaggerated. It would be unfair of me to assume anything though, so only speculation.
You are like Anakin in Attack of the Clones. Just a student but trying too soon to be a master.
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There is no book that pushes one to think more deeply and consistently than the Qur'an does. Surely in the remembrance of Allah, do hearts find rest â„ïž
Nah.
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