Morning Routine Ideas: What Actually Works 2025

Last week I tried Morning Routine Ideas… I spent like, a whole paycheck on this, ngl.

What Works

Okay so, first I got that fancy sunrise alarm clock. $120 on Amazon. I totally messed this up cuz I kept snoozing it.

Sunrise is supposed to be gentle, right? Ended up more stressful tbh.

Next, the meditation thing. Headspace app – subscription was $70 for the year. Ultimate November 2025 Entertainment Reviews: Your I only used it three times.

My brain just doesn’t *do* still. Lowkey embarrassing.

Skincare Fails

Spent $47 at Sephora on that Vitamin C serum everyone raves about. It legit smelled like hot dog water.

Also, broke me out. Never again.

I also got some facial roller. Jade thingy, like $25? It felt nice, I guess.

But did it *do* anything? Doubt it.

Drink the Greens?

Green juice powder was next. $30 from Whole Foods. Basically tasted like lawn clippings.

Mixed it with pineapple juice to make it bearable. Still gross.

Tried lemon water too. Boring.

Workout Attempts

Signed up for a Pilates class – $150 for 5 sessions. I went to one.

My muscles ached for days. I’m weak.

I then tried a Youtube HIIT workout. Nearly passed out.

I literally am not an athlete.

Small Wins

Making my bed actually does make a difference. It’s a small victory before 9am.

Drinking actual coffee? A must. My brain needs caffeine.

Reading a physical book instead of scrolling TikTok helps. Check out Vogue for some reading suggestions.

Going outside for 5 mins helps too, Ultimate November 2025 Makeup Trends: Your Essenti even when it’s freezing.

Ended up just sticking with coffee, making the bed, and a little outside time. The rest? Total flop.

Oh and journalling! It’s free if u already have a notebook. I write down 3 things I’m greatful for, but I also write down 3 things I wanna get done. Vogue has some great suggestions too.

I do this for 5 minutes. I also make sure to leave my phone on airplane mode until I have finished, that’s a must!

And finally, I stopped trying to do EVERYTHING. I just pick one to work on. I’ll start by making my bed. Next day, I’ll try going outside, Women-Led Product Recommendations November 2025 then the next day I’ll try the journalling. It’s a lot easier to not be so hard on yourself!