The first few moments of my day are some of the most important. They impact the tone of my day, the state of my nervous system, my productivity, and how I carry myself as a friend, partner, and creative. I don’t subscribe to an uptight regimen because part of my routine is to take it slow in the morning, but over the years I have found what makes me feel my best and helps me to accomplish whatever’s on my agenda for that day.
8 a.m.
Most days, I’m waking up around 8 a.m. Now, do I wish I was a 7 a.m. gal? Of course. But I’ve accepted my chronotype. I aim to get around 7–8 hours of sleep every night. To help keep myself in check, I wear my Oura Ring every night to track my sleep. After turning off my “bird chirping” alarm, I check my sleep score and set my phone down.
8:10 a.m.
Pups! If they haven’t already beaten us to it, it’s time to wake them up. This will involve bed cuddles, kisses, and letting them out into the backyard. I take this opportunity to sit in the sun, soak up the vitamin D, touch some grass, and help my body naturally adjust to the morning. Getting outside and/or opening your blinds as soon as you wake up is so helpful to your circadian rhythm.
8:30 a.m.
I head back inside to start my morning care routine. I’ll brush my teeth, splash cold water on my face. If I’m showering in the morning I keep it very simple. I cleanse my body with our Sensorial Body Wash—right now I’m loving Bergamot Bond in the morning. It’s citrusy and bright and leaves me feeling super refreshed and invigorated. I love to layer my scents, so I’ll finish off my body care with our Nutrient-Rich Body Cream in Bergamot Bond. As for skincare, I start with a gentle vitamin C serum, then follow with a lightweight moisturizer, and top that with my Beauty of Joseon sunscreen.
8:45 a.m.
Around this time, I take my daily supplements (Ritual Multivitamins and Seed Synbiotic), make myself a matcha, and answer any immediate texts or emails.
9 a.m.
Depending on the day, I will either cook breakfast at home with my partner, Finneas, or we'll treat ourselves to something in the neighborhood. We stack that with a dog walk to get their energy out and move our bodies. Incorporating movement into our mornings has become essential. We find so much joy in the flexibility and time we give ourselves to really make a “meal” of this moment. To connect and be present before splitting off to start our day’s work.
Not all mornings look like this, but on the days that it does—gratitude fills my body. Allowing that groundedness to flow through the rest of my day takes a bit of conscious effort, but makes all the difference in my work and relationships. Another day, another opportunity to create joy and meaning in the chaos of it all.
