Why I refuse to have a morning routine

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Why I refuse to have a morning routine

There is only one correct way to start your morning- and it is to not force yourself into a morning routine.

Morning routines have become so superficial and glorified when in truth, it all started as an advice for those who needed an extra push before charging into their daily life. We get absorbed into the idea where everyone preaches about their perfect morning routine— or how you should have a morning routine to stay productive.

When I stumbled upon the idea of a perfect morning routine, everything seemed so exciting. I was excited to kick-start a new day just because I have crafted my own perfect morning routine on pen and paper the night before.

"I can finally fit into this community where morning routines are praised."

But I learned that morning routines are not for everyone

Did I follow through my morning routine? No. I may have practiced my perfect morning routine for a good few days before it fell through entirely. Why is that? Perhaps I do not have enough discipline? Or does my morning routine need a good tweaking?

Allow me to admit my shame. I beat myself up for not following through a morning routine like everyone else.

I felt like shit. Am I unworthy to be part of the world where everyone has a productive morning routine?

I realised that stumbling in the morning, looking for my in-room slippers while I waddle to the washroom is my morning routine. Or I wake up and plug in my earphones to catch up on Netflix before I get up from my bed. It varies, but it makes me feel good.

I’m a morning person, I wake up early to start the day— but I do not have a productive morning routine because going with the flow is how I do things. Having a strict routine makes me feel overworked + overwhelmed.

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But morning routines are a part of self-help. Shouldn’t you need it?

Yes and no.

 

In the end, having a morning routine really boils down to you. If you think a morning routine works wonderful for you and helps you cultivate a growth mindset, then that is great! But if having a morning routine burdens you, then it is best to just do your own thing.

Morning routines should not be preached or forced on one another— after all, we all work in different ways. Some days, having a morning routine makes me feel great, on other days, I dread waking up to accomplishing my routines. An exception, read here to find out about my morning routine during MCO (yes, I had a morning routine back then because it works wonderful for me as have to I work from home)

Darling, it is not a crime to not start your day productive or feeling energetic. The simple truth is that morning routines are to help enhance your day, if you feel better without a morning routine, then do not force yourself into one.

A life without a morning routine is, perhaps better?
Melody