Your 5-Minute Morning Reset: A Real Routine That Sticks
Let’s be honest: mornings are chaotic. You hit snooze, scroll your phone half-asleep, and suddenly you’re late, unmotivated, and still in your pajamas. Sound familiar?
Same. That’s why I started doing what I call the “5-Minute Reset.” It’s not a miracle cure. It’s just doable. And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need.
No ice baths. No 20-step rituals. Just 5 minutes that help you feel like you again.
Hydrate (30 seconds)
Before you check your phone—seriously, before—you drink a full glass of water. Not coffee. Not lemon-infused spring mist. Just water. It wakes up your brain and body in a way caffeine never could.
TIP: I put a glass next to my bed every night now. It’s the first tiny win of the day.”
Move (1 minute)
No gym required. Reach your arms up. Roll your shoulders. Do a lazy cat-cow or wiggle your toes. It’s not about burning calories, it’s about reminding your body you’re alive.
TIP: 20 jumping jacks or a 60-second stretch playlist on YouTube.
Mindful Moment (1 minute)
Close your eyes. Take five deep breaths. Or stare out the window. Or sit in silence while your coffee brews. You’re just making space before texts, emails, or the news fill your brain.
TIP: Use apps like Headspace or Insight Timer if you like guided moments.
Plan (1 minute)
Grab a notebook or your Notes app. Write down three things you want to do today. Not 10. Not your whole calendar. Just your top three.
TIP: Add things that you usually forget, even if they’re small.
Nourish (90 seconds)
Eat something! Anything that gives your body some love. A banana. A boiled egg. A smoothie. Just fuel yourself before life gets loud.
TIP: My go-to is overnight oats or a handful of almonds with a coffee I sit down to drink.
Because it’s quick. Because you don’t need to be a productivity guru to do it. And because progress feels good.
And hey, if you miss a step or hit snooze three times? You're not failing. You’re human. Pick one thing and do that. Then tomorrow, maybe two.
Here’s your challenge: try this routine for three days. Just three. Share how it goes in a post, your story, or with a friend!
