How to Create a Summer Morning Routine That Actually Feels Good
Let’s be honest—most morning routine advice feels like it’s written for robots. Wake at 5am, journal for 20 minutes, run a 10k, and drink green sludge before sunrise? Hard pass. Especially in summer, when mornings are meant to feel lighter, slower, and more joyful—not like a self-imposed boot camp.
Here’s how to create a summer morning routine that actually feels good. One that makes you want to get out of bed, not hit snooze 14 times.
1. Let the Light Wake You (Gently)
In summer, daylight is on your side. Try sleeping with your curtains slightly open or using a sunrise alarm clock to wake up more naturally. No blaring alarms—just golden, lazy sunshine nudging you awake.
2. Start with Something Small and Nice
Not something productive. Something pleasant. That could be sipping iced coffee in the garden, stretching in bed, or playing your favourite feel good playlist. Set the tone for a day that feels like yours.
3. Move, But Don’t Punish
You don’t need to train for a marathon. A 10-minute walk in the morning warmth, some yoga in the garden, or a dance in your kitchen counts. Movement should feel like a gift to your body, not a punishment.
4. Do a Brain Dump Instead of a “Gratitude Journal”
Summer brains tend to scatter. Rather than forcing yourself to write affirmations or a strict to do list, try a quick brain dump—scribble down everything that’s in your head, no filter. Clarity feels better than perfection.
5. Eat Something You’re Excited About
Now’s the time for juicy peaches, overnight oats with berries, Greek yoghurt with honey, or whatever makes your taste buds happy. If breakfast feels like a treat, mornings do too.
6. Get Ready Like You’re Romanticising Your Life
Skip the rushed, autopilot prep. Put on SPF and your skincare like it’s a ritual. Wear something you actually like. Maybe even spritz a summery scent. It’s not about impressing anyone—it’s about making your day feel a bit special from the start.
7. Keep Your First Screen Free Hour Sacred (If You Can)
Yes, this is the hardest one. But giving yourself a little time before checking the news, emails, or social media helps you stay in your mood before the world’s mood tries to hijack it.
Final Thought
A summer morning routine doesn’t need to be complicated, intense, or Pinterest-perfect. It just needs to feel like you. A slow sip, a soft start, and something small to look forward to—that’s the secret. And when in doubt? Step outside and let the sunshine do its thing.