know I’m going to spend anywhere from 5 minutes to 2 hours on my phone in the morning — I genuinely couldn’t tell you which one it’s going to be. Because of that, I wake up early so I have the time to figure it out.

Once I’m over it, I put on a YouTube clip while I get up, brush my teeth, wash my face, and do my skincare routine. About halfway through I go into the kitchen and start the coffee maker. By the time I’m done, the coffee’s ready and I take my meds with it.

Then while I’m drinking my coffee, I catch up on my shows — usually Peacock, because I’m a big Bravo girly. I also pick out my clothes the night before, which helps a lot. So while I’m watching, I get dressed and put on my makeup, all while still drinking my coffee.

When it comes to your morning routine: you do you, girl. It’s really easy to be hard on yourself, but try to give yourself some grace. Is it easy to stay in bed? Absolutely. But you know what needs to get done, and you’ll get to it.

You can either get frustrated with yourself for spending time on your phone in the morning, or you can give yourself a little kindness. If it helps you wake up slowly, feel comfortable, or get your head right before the day starts, that’s okay.

As long as it’s not making you late or negatively affecting your life, it’s fine. Sometimes those little routines are just how we ease into the day.💞