Returning Home to a New Season
After a week-long camping trip celebrating the Biblical feast of Sukkot, we returned home to an atmosphere that marks the changing seasons. The cooler air, vibrant fall colors, and the quieting of our busy lives as the sunlight wanes create a peaceful setting. The mornings and evenings feel cozier, inviting me to slow down and embrace the shift.
Why a Morning Routine Matters
Today, I'm excited to share my fall morning routine that has been a source of personal growth and spiritual nourishment. I invite you to use this as a template to create your own cozy morning routine — one that inspires you to nourish your body and soul in your current season of life. Imagine we are sitting down to coffee sharing our best kept secrets. Take what resonates with you and add things that would bring life to your morning routine.
Waking Up With Purpose
I try to wake up 3 hours before my children rise, which is usually around 4:30am when my husband's alarm goes off. I've always been an early riser — but wake up when it works well for you. Before my feet hit the floor, I stay in bed just a bit longer. I grab my pressure point balls to release tension in my temples and jaw. I do this while praying and asking the Father to guide my day. It's also a great way to slowly wake up.
Worship + Stillness Before Leaving the Bed
After a few minutes, I grab my eye massager and earbuds. For 15 minutes I lay listening to worship music while wearing my massager. A friend recommended this to me a few months ago and I rarely miss this part of my morning routine. This addition to my routine calms my nervous system and helps me to gently start my day. Again, I still haven't even left my bed yet!
Gentle Start to the Day
It's likely around 5am at this point when I finally leave the bed. I head into my bathroom with the soft light of a nightlight to brush my teeth, get my first morning weight, and remove the castor oil pack I wore to bed.
Time in the Word
Next, I go to a cozy spot in my bedroom where I spend an hour with the LORD. I will read His Word, spend time in prayer, journal, and work through my Biblical declarations to renew my mind with His Words. I like to use a soft light reading lamp to keep the room dark.
Daily Prayer With My Husband
For over 23 years now, my husband and I have prayed together every day before he leaves for work. He will come get me to pray and then I head downstairs around 6:30am.
Functional Health Check-In
At 6:30am I take my first morning blood test to check my glucose and ketone levels that support health goals I am working on. I am still fasted. Next, I take a few supplements and drink warm salt water to support my digestion and electrolyte needs. I find if I wake up with a slight headache, the salt water helps me feel so much better.
Gentle Movement for Hormone Health
Around 6:45am I get on my recumbent bike for a nice slow 18-minute workout. This is just to get my body moving and it has been the program I’ve stuck to the longest. For women who need to regulate their nervous system, a “horizontal” way of exercising is best, and I have found this to be so true for me. I can read, respond to text messages, or even watch my favorite YouTube channel while giving my body a gentle start to the day.
Getting Ready to Serve My Family
By 7am I usually have an early riser making her way downstairs for her 1:1 school lessons. I get dressed, do my top daily chores, and sit down with her by 7:30am.
Give Yourself Grace
At this time the next phase of my morning begins in serving my family. If this sounds like you cannot give up 3 hours, that's ok. What about 1 hour? How can you add some life giving, nourishing habits to help you as a weary mom be ready to serve your family before they begin their day? Share your comments below.
Fall Morning Routine Summary
- 4:30am — Wake up + pressure point relaxation + prayer
- Worship music + Eye massager (still in bed!)
- Brush teeth, weigh, remove castor oil pack
- 5:00am - 1 hour in the Word: Bible reading, prayer, journaling, declarations
- Pray with husband before he leaves for work
- 6:30am - Check morning glucose + ketones
- Warm salt water + supplements
- 18-minute gentle recumbent bike workout
- Early riser wakes + start school prep
- 7:00am - Quick chores + get dressed
- 7:30am - Morning school block begins
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