My 10-minute morning routine that changed everything

Hey!

Two years ago, my mornings were an absolute disaster.

I'd hit snooze three times, jump out of bed in a panic, grab whatever clothes were closest, and rush out the door with a granola bar shoved in my mouth.

By 10am, I was already exhausted, hangry, and behind on everything.

Sound familiar?

Here's what changed everything for me:

I created a simple 10-minute morning routine that I could actually stick to - even on the craziest days.

My current morning routine:

• 2 minutes: Drink a full glass of water (I keep it by my bed)

• 3 minutes: Make my go-to breakfast (more on this below!)

• 2 minutes: Write down 3 things I want to accomplish today

• 3 minutes: Eat breakfast mindfully (no phone, no distractions)

That's it. 10 minutes total.

What changed:

• I stopped feeling frantic every morning

• My energy stayed stable until lunch

• I actually started enjoying the quiet start to my day

• I stopped buying expensive coffee shop breakfasts

But here's the key ingredient that made it all work...

I had to solve the breakfast problem.

For years, I thought I "didn't have time" for breakfast. But the truth was, I just didn't have easy options that actually tasted good.

Once I figured out breakfasts I could make in 3 minutes or less - things that were actually satisfying and delicious - everything clicked.

My current breakfast rotation:

• Overnight oats (prep Sunday, grab and eat all week)

• Protein smoothie (blend and go)

• Avocado toast with everything seasoning

• Greek yogurt parfait

• 2-minute scrambled eggs with spinach

All of these take less time than waiting in line at Starbucks, cost way less, and actually keep me full until lunch.

The game-changer insight: A good morning routine isn't about waking up at 5am or doing yoga for an hour. It's about having simple systems that make you feel prepared for your day.

And breakfast is the foundation of that system.

If you're tired of chaotic mornings and want 30 breakfast recipes that you can make in minutes (not hours), I've got you covered.

These aren't complicated "weekend brunch" recipes. They're real breakfasts for real mornings - quick, satisfying, and actually doable when you're rushing out the door.

What does your current morning routine look like? Smooth sailing or total chaos? Hit reply and let me know!

Here's to calmer mornings! Sarah

P.S. - That glass of water first thing in the morning? Total game-changer. Your body is dehydrated after 8 hours of sleep, and sometimes what feels like hunger is actually thirst. Try it for a week!