91. How to Have a Great Morning Routine

<p>It's the beginning of a new school year for us and many of you. With that, come new routines -- whether you are homeschooling or your kids are going to school in-person.</p> <p>In this episode, Jesse and I share strategies for having a better morning routine and how to set up a morning routine that serves you and your family well.</p> <p>We talk about why a successful morning begins the night before, how to tackle the hardest things first, and the importance of creating more than one morning routine.</p> <p>Say what? More than one routine?</p> <p>Yes, you read that right. Curious what we mean? Be sure to listen in!</p> <p>We also share an update on Champ, why Jesse is loving long drives, a new exercise "program" Jesse inspired me to start, why I'm loving velvet hangers, and a book I'm reading right now.</p> <h3><strong>In This Episode: </strong></h3> <p>[00:33] The babies are joining us for this one! We give a quick update on Champ.</p> <p>[03:45] What Jesse inspired me to start recently.</p> <p>[05:36] Taking long drives is saving Jesse’s life this week.</p> <p>[07:32] Velvet hangers are saving my life.</p> <p>[09:05] I have been reading <a href= "https://jamieivey.com/youbeyou/"><em>You Be You</em> by Jamie Ivey</a>.</p> <p>[13:29] A great morning starts the night before.</p> <p>[14:30] Waking up to a clean house is the best. Here's how to make it happen...</p> <p>[14:50] How I plan my days using Google calendar and the difference this makes.</p> <p>[16:27] What a simple morning routine looks like.</p> <p>[18:06] Do the hardest, most important things first.</p> <p>[21:39] Let's talk about why a routine isn't a schedule.</p> <p>[24:10] Your morning routine is not set in stone. It is to serve you.</p> <p>[26:58] What are the things that could consistently interrupt your mornings? Let's plan for the interruptions so they don't disrupt our days.</p> <h3><strong>Links and Resources:</strong></h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2YtNQEL" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><em>You Be You</em> by Jamie Ive