Post: #1

i've been thinkering with my morning habits and rituals for some time, seeking the ultimate day starter

i go to work and college after noon so i dedicate my mornings to work myself

usually starting at 7-9 hours

right now im on Intermittent fasting + keto diet (lost 8 kg so far and six pack is on the way) so i don't eat by morning, i just shug 2 liters of water right away to stop my stomach ache, take my chromium picolinate+240mg caffeine pill
then i do some myotatic crunches (one of the only abs exercise that works with full range of motion) to work my core



some lying leg extension,my knee is fucked up so i gotta strengthen my legs to walk correctly, i cant walk,jog or squat after waking up, for now

then ill go play the guitar (death metal on high volume)for a half hour, do some breathing and speech exercise from the zen of screaming dvd (one of the best vocal lessons on extreme singing out there)




I'll sing and play some soft songs to warm up and proceed to scream my lungs out(with proper technique)with heavier music, i usually start with this one, it pumps my T levels to the roof




starting the day with music helps me tap into my inner selfbeast (in contrast to my previous lame habit of waking up and running to facebook and feeling like shit afterwards) singing works my core and sets my speech to a more deep, dominant and confident tone for the rest of the day, its also very enjoyable and im a lot more productive

i finish the music ritual with some brief meditation, focusing heavily on my breathing

that took like 2 hours and half and im ready for the day
i work out at night so i dont go heavy on the exercises by morning, its more about tuning my psychology to a desired state of mind, since i always wake feeling wimpy and weak

working out by morning would be awesome but while im on IF(intermittent fasting) thats not possible
I can't work out by morning and only eat by 7 to 8 p.m

also i don't read or write to much until night, with the exception of checking out http://www.dangerandplay.com (Mikecf is a big influence)

Post: #2

0740 - wake up, curse and get into the shower
0755 - get out of the shower and proceed to get dressed
0800 - head to kitchen for breakfast, greek yogurt plus home made mix of nuts
0815 - go to the bathroom again: water floss, brush teeth and take a shit
0830 - put my shoes on and get to the bus
0840 - hop on the bus
0915 - arrive at work, and start working.

Post: #3

Wake up
Stretch
Meditate
Green tea shots (Christian Mcqueen's tip)
Work out
Write
Cold shower
Dress
Healthy breakfast
Out the door (School or Business)

Post: #4

Wake up
Clothes
Hair
Black Espresso, porridge, boiled eggs
Internet
Teeth
Car
Work

Post: #5

Wake up
Breakfast
Prepare lunch for work
Read favorite blogs or watch favorite Youtubers
Cold shower
brush teeth
Clothes
Go to work

Post: #6

Wake up
Put on clothes
Fix hair and wash face
Apply deodorant just in case (depending on plans this may also include cologne)
Green tea shots as per McQueen's tip (two 2oz glasses for me)
Drink a full cup of green tea as per McQueen's tip
Breakfast
Go to work

-Hawk

Post: #7

Wake up
Brush Teeth
Cloth
Work (Donut Shop)
Shower
Cloth again
Groom
School.

Post: #8

In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

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Wake up, brush teeth, shower, couple of pushups and then breakfast.

Post: #9

Early in the morning, rising to the beat.
Light me up that cigarette and I strap shoes on my feet.

Post: #10

I like to go without caffeine in the morning. Wake up, shower, get dressed. If I can get in the shower, I'm good to go. Grab some bacon and eggs on my way out and then something else when I get to the office.

If I'm really in need I'll have an americano in the afternoon, and then maybe another one before i go out. Try to go without caffeine in the morning it'll make you feel better once you get used to it.

Post: #11

Fuck, my former routine sounds miserable

Wake up
Stand in shower
Dress
Go to work

Literally, and everything was done in a rush as I would always be running late

Post: #12

(06-11-2014 07:59 PM)Cr33pin Wrote:  Early in the morning, rising to the beat.
Light me up that cigarette and I strap shoes on my feet.

Your morning routine strikes me as rather... sublime.

Post: #13

Yes singing is also a part of my morning routine. I also do some singing while running. Another good routine is reading, additionally reading loud it´s very good for calibrating the voice machine of the body. Workout, meditation and cold showers do not need further explanation. Yes and some humor stuff is very important one easily forgets that.

Post: #14

(06-12-2014 12:58 AM)HawkWrites Wrote:  

(06-11-2014 07:59 PM)Cr33pin Wrote:  Early in the morning, rising to the beat.
Light me up that cigarette and I strap shoes on my feet.

Your morning routine strikes me as rather... sublime.

Well played Sir, well played

Post: #15

Hit snooze once or twice...this is where I derive my power
Shower...this is where I derive my virility
Get Dressed...this is where I define my style
Walk to work...this is where I derive my agility

Post: #16

Wake up
Drink a litre of water
put on gym kit
head out of the door and blast out approx. 10km
come home.....15 minutes for breakfast (yoghurt, cereal and protein shake)
shower.....floss...clean teeth....shave......etc
dress
head for work

Post: #17

Wake up - usually 20 minutes or so before my alarm

Get up and sit on the floor and perform 3 rounds of Wim Hof breathing.

Do some bodyweight squats, maybe some pushups and dips to warm up my muscles followed by 15 minutes of deep stretching.

Shower, wash face, moisturize with oil free lotion, brush teeth with charcoal activated toothpaste & get dressed.

I used to eat heavily in the morning but I'm experimenting with eating fruit and drinking green juice in the morning right now to keep my energy up in the morning.

Also I've cut out coffee over the last few days to get out of the cycle of having energy in the morning but crashing around lunch when the sugar and caffeine wear off.

Post: #18

6:58 - Alarm clock and waking up
7:00 - Push button for coffee and make bed
7:02 - Drink one cup of coffee
7:30 - Make first breakfast (oatmeal, apple, milk)
7:40 - Eat breakfast
7:50 - Grab bag (prepared previous evening)
7:52 - Bike to gym
8:00 - Arrival at gym and dressing
8:05 - Workout
8:50 - Leave gym
8:51 - Bike to home
9:00 - Take a rest
9:10 - Shower, dress in clothes, comb hair
9:30 - Make Second Breakfast (eggs, vegtables)
9:45 - Eat second breakfast
9:55 - Brush teeth
9:59 - Ready for the world

Post: #19

wake up
pray
pee, wash my face and teeth
clothes
kiss my wife goodbye
get out
have a smoke while waiting for the bus

this is 20-25 min

30 min on the bus listening to music - usually something chill like vaporwave

when I get to work I have coffee and this is the official end of my 'morning routine'

Post: #20

Wake up when lamp turns on (it's on a timer) 30 minutes before alarm

A)Turn on Light Therapy lamp to wake up fully and spend 30-ish minutes mustering the impetus to get the fuck up , or B) don't turn on lamp and fall back asleep

Alarm goes off

If A, Get up, or if B, Turn on Light Therapy lamp to wake up fully and spend 30-ish minutes mustering the impetus to get the fuck up and engage in life

Make bed, or Don't

Make breakfast (brown rice and fried eggs)

Brush teeth

Sit for about 30 ish minutes contemplating my life

Go to work

Post: #21

Days I have jiu jitsu
Wake up 4:30
Coffee
Shit
Brush teeth
Jiu jitsu at 5:30 to 7am
Shower at gym
Drive to work
Meditate, pray, and take nap in car
Start work at 9:30

Days I dont have jiu jitsu I wake up an hour later, hit the weights at a commercial gym
Mediate in the sauna and pray
Shower and get dressed at the gym
Drive to work

I eat breakfast at work

I prep my food and wardrobe the night before

Post: #22

05:00 - Wake up from a sweet 4 hours sleep
05:05 - Coffee
05:05 - Ice face mask
05:10 - Workout (have CNBC on to catch up with markets)
05:50 - Take a dump
06:00 - Shower
06:15 - Skincare regime (have Economist Espresso playing in background)
06:30 - Get dressed (have Good Morning Britain on in background, love Piers Morgan)
06:50 - Leave for work (during the commute I read The Times, do a crossword or I listen to an audiobook)
07:30 - Arrive at work
07:45 - Breakfast meeting
08:15 - Day starts

Post: #23

I've just added this app to my morning routine; :life countdown'.

Quick glance that I'm down to 11,247 days, check goals, meditate, few minutes of comedy on YT...