How does a coffee addict craft the perfect morning routine? It all started with a strict nightly habit that set her up for success. I personally enjoy presetting the coffee pot to go off at a specific hour each day. We use a Ninja all in one, and the time it takes to brew coffee is roughly 10 minutes. If I’m not waking the same time as my husband and there are several hours in between us getting out of bed; I will use a single cup pour over maker. So fun!
I started craving coffee in my 30’s. Here’s a little story about how our family gatherings revolved around coffee. Initially, I disliked the smell of coffee on my breath and everyone else’s…but, there was something about the aesthetics that really made me the addict I am today. I’m not so addicted that I need 5 cups a day anymore, but I certainly enjoy a few cups.
I’ve gone from black to creamers and switching to milk, to adding a teaspoon of brown sugar and back to black again. I usually have 2 full cups in the morning and then make an iced coffee for the afternoon.
How A Coffee Addict Spends Her Mornings
At 3 AM, I wake up naturally. I tend to only sleep a few hours waking up in the middle of the night. It’s been happening since my girls were young. Recently I have been mastering my self care routines, so I will force myself to go back to sleep.
I cannot express how important sleep is to our well being. Things I have been practicing:
- set a diffuser with lavender
- tidy up the bedroom and master bath areas
- wash my face, floss, brush teeth and put jammies on
- use a weighted blanket to relieve stress and restless leg syndrome
- sip earl grey tea or another blend
- watch a netflix binge with my husband for a few hours
- get the pets all cozy in
- set the coffee pot and restore the water in containers
- clean up kitchen and living areas, throw cat toys out
- use a migraine mask for darker experience
- tune out all distractions, noise
- block the door with metal bar (this is part of my inability to sleep: fear of someone breaking in)
- use pillows to surround me so that I feel snug and safe
- say prayers
Morning Self Care Routines For A Coffee Addict Mama
The scent of coffee alone gets me going, so I like to have it go off about 10 minutes before we wake!
Anyone else fall asleep excited for morning coffee? Follow me on X!
10 Habits I Do Every Single Morning
- check the phone– this is only because my girls do not live with us and I want to make sure everyone is A-OK
- tidy up my side of the bed if I don’t feel like making the bed like a perfectionist
- go pee (does anyone else try not to urinate in the middle of the night but has to? sorry my bladder just getting weaker and weaker)
- splash cold water on my face, take my aligners out
- pour my coffee and get the hubs cup ready because I’m kind like that
- personally if I am out in the living area alone I AVOID putting any noise on- I like my peace and quiet
- open the blinds, peek at the live houseplants, pet the cat (keke passed away last November, so it’s just coco now)
- express gratitude
- use my ice globe, do a quick ice treatment on my face
- give myself at least 1-2 hours before I begin working, tidy up house
The Coffee Addict Mama’s Morning Routine
After my second or third cup of coffee, I like to retreat to my area of the home where I can:
- check emails, reply to comments in our group
- create Pinterest, FB and IG graphics to promote each of our websites
- tweet (X…whatever you want to call it now)
- touch base with my girls and make sure I reply to messages
- log into WP accounts to update blog posts, work on courses, ebooks, workshops, etc
- send out emails
I run several different websites and online courses, plus FB communities, so I like to work on that for at least 2-3 hours. Take a break, go out for a walk, get some sunlight, run errands, then back to internet before closing it down for the day.
If you’re working from home it is essential to have a CUT OFF time!
I get to address my beauty routine later in the morning or early afternoon because my sleep schedule is just different since my car accident. The traffic here gives me anxiety, so I try to stay home as much as possible. It’s a real struggle.
These rollers are a life savor. I now keep mine in the freezer to calm my skin after waking up.
Routine is everything for me. Being organized is a must. Little things like not having the coffee set the previous night could throw my entire day off. Or, not loading the dishwasher, clearing the sink or picking things up off the floors.
Yes, I do all of that cleaning before leaving the house. I have to. Depending on the day I mix up routines, but mostly everything gets done before 3 PM.
My skin care routine is super simple. I was using Dermalogica but I’m trying new products that help my skin feel lightweight, hydrated and alive. I’ll tell you what I’m not a fan of: Crepe Erase. Not working. Normally I don’t like to give negative reviews but I haven’t found it helpful. If you find something, let me know please!
How do you tackle your morning routines? I’d love to hear.
Additionally, I have been mastering affirmations, attracting wealth and abundance to my life. It’s been truly amazing. Hope you’re all doing well my coffee addict mama’s – V
