Disclaimer: I am not perfect. I know, it’s shocking.

I do not greet each day with sunrise meditation, nor am I impervious to Zuckerberg’s stealthily crafted time warp otherwise known as Instagram. Yes, zombie scrolling syndrome is a real affliction. If you *also* find yourself perusing your friend’s fiancé’s niece’s bat mitzvah photos it’s time to put 👏🏼the👏🏼phone👏🏼down. Like, I could have learned Yiddish in the time I’ve spent scrolling. 

Needless to say, I am far more productive when I at least attempt to stick to a daily routine. My words might not radiate supreme confidence, but I can assure you that’s the quarantine talking. Pre-quarantine Taylor had her sh*t together. I’m ready to retire the elastic waistbands, align with my vision, and re-focus my energy. And, truth be told, the best place to start is by taking a hard look at your daily routine. 

Pajama set by Splendid

“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine”

7:30 | Wake Up

Notice I said wake up, not get up. That will come later. I aim to get about 8 hours of solid sleep per night. I usually check my sleep quality with AutoSleep, which registers my sleep patterns through my Apple Watch. Then, I reply to some (not all) texts/DMs I missed overnight. 

7:45 | Lemon Water + Coffee

Before I dive into coffee, I drink at least one full glass of water. I add juice from half a lemon to really give my digestive and metabolic processes a boost. Also, it just tastes better 😋For a full list of lemon water benefits, see my post here. 

Alas, my favorite part of my morning routine is here: coffee! If you watch my Instagram stories, you know I’m in love with the cappuccinos I make with my machine. Shop my exact machine here! 

8:00 | Ziip

I have way too many positive things to say about my Ziip device. So much so that it truly deserves its own post. Until then, I will say it’s fabulous for lymphatic drainage and its extremely powerful nanocurrent technology targets a variety of specific skincare concerns including acne, aging, hyper-pigmentation, and more. If I’m in a hurry, I will simply use my ice roller, which is great for inflammation. Also, it just feels amazing on your face.

8:10 | Skincare Routine

1. Cleanse: iS Clinical *found it on sale!
2. Tone: Caudalie Beauty Elixier
3. Serum: Caudalie Vinoperfect Anti Dark Spot Serum 
4. Moisturize: Clean & Clear Salycilic Acid Moisturizer
5. SPF: Kate Somerville SPF 50 Soft Focus Makeup Setting Spray

8:15 | Make Bed

This is a non-negotiable. Even if I’m hungover or in a hurry, I will still make my bed. I cannot stand an unmade bed 😬For me, a clean space will set the tone for the day.

8:20 | 5-Minute Journal

It’s more like the 2-minute journal. In my Five Minute Journal, I really embrace a gratitude mindset and focus in on my intentions for that specific day. I do NOT do this every morning but I try. 

If I’m uber stressed out, I will do the morning pages. I talk about this in my caption here. 

8:30 | Vitamins + Breakfast

I take my vitamins & probiotics when I eat my breakfast. Lately, I’ve been into Greek yogurt with berries, honey, and chia seeds. If I’m feeling fancy, I’ll add flaxseed. 

8:40 | Emails + To Do List

Finally, time to tackle a bit of work. I’ll sit down at my Desktop or laptop to check my emails, Slack, and WhatsApp to make sure I’ve registered any and all updates from the various teams I’m on for Muse Media. Then, I’ll make my to-do list, in order of importance.

10 | Workout

After I tackle a couple urgent tasks and have my priorities outlined, I go for a workout. I usually go for a 3-mile run, followed my mat exercises by Tracey Anderson. While I’m running, I usually work through work-related problems or tasks. Sometimes, I do my best brainstorming this way 🙂 

11 | Shower + Start Work Day

By 11, I’ve only done one hour of work, which is arguably a pretty late start to the work day. However, I pretty much work until bed time unless I have an event or happy hour. Even if I join my roommates on the couch in the evenings, I usually continue working on my laptop. Plus, let’s work smarter not harder in 2020, sweeties 😉

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That about wraps up my morning routine! I’d love to know your productivity tips + tricks, especially for working from home! Let me know if this is helpful in the comments below. X