How to Transform Your Fall Morning Routine for Working Moms

It’s that time of year again! The leaves are falling and the air is getting crisp. There’s something about fall that just makes us want to cozy up with a good book and a cup of coffee. 

As the seasons transition from summer to fall, the hustle of back to school makes us want to relax instead. Let’s look at some slight transformations you can make make in your daily life that allow you to find a healthy and calming balance between your responsibilities and enjoying a cozy autumn.

One of the most impactful changes to your schedule during the fall season is with a new morning routine. Your fall morning routine is more about slowing down, waking up in a calm state, getting cozy, and just enjoying your mornings as you wake up and get ready for your day.

If you’re looking for the perfect fall morning routine for working moms, look no further! Here are five things to do to make the most of your mornings this season.

Here are 5 ways to have a cozy and relaxing fall morning routine for working moms.

The morning is the most important part of the day. It sets the tone for the rest of the day and can make or break your productivity. Having a solid morning routine is crucial for having a successful day. What fall routines do you have? Here is a fall morning routine that will help you make the most of your day. 

 

1. Start Your Day Slowly and Calmly

If you are not doing so already, focus on starting your day as calmly and stress-free as possible. This means something different for everyone, but typically, you want to avoid your phone and other distractions that might trigger your emotions or put you in a bad state of mind.

For busy working moms, this might be very difficult to grasp. But avoid checking work email for as long as you can handle while focusing on your emotional state as you wake up.

 

Don’t Check Your Phone

To start with, make a habit of turning your phone on airplane mode at night, or turning it off completely if you don’t use it for an alarm. At the very least, turn off notifications related to social media and don’t check your phone in the morning when you first get up.

Even if it seems innocent enough, getting a text or a notification for one of your social media apps can be really disarming in the morning. One simple, seemingly innocent thing that gets you upset or weighs heavy on your mind, can impact your mood for the rest of your day.

 

Listen to Calming Music in the Morning

A good habit to start now that you are choosing a more relaxing morning routine is to listen to soft, calming music, instead of upbeat music, or watching Netflix early in the morning. Just give yourself this time to wake up very slowly, and remain as relaxed as you possibly can at least during the first 30 minutes or so of your day.

 

2. Get Some Sunlight

In the fall, weather has probably cooled off quite a bit and you don’t spend as much time outside, but this is exactly why you need to make getting outside a priority. There is something wonderful that happens to your mind and body when you can get fresh air and sunlight first thing in the morning.

If you wake up after the sunrise, try to find ways to get sunlight in your home, or better yet, head outside. Here are some super simple ideas that can become a quick part of your fall morning routine:

 

Open all your windows

The simplest thing you can do is make a habit of opening your windows in the morning. Open your curtains or blinds to let light in, and if you can, open your windows as well. This not only gets you more natural sunlight in your home, but some fresh air as well.

Wake up to the sound of birds chirping outside your window and the sun just peeking over the horizon. Take a deep breath in and feel the cool autumn air fill your lungs. As you exhale, you let go of all the stress and worries from the previous day. Stretch your body out, taking a moment to appreciate everything that is good in your life.

 

Sit outside on your patio or balcony

If you have a cup of coffee or tea in the morning, read a book, or write in a journal, all of these morning habits can be done outside. Bring your tea and a good book to sit on your patio, balcony, or backyard for a few minutes every morning. Enjoy the fresh air and sun as it comes up. Make it extra cozy with a comfy blanket and don’t forget your socks or slippers if it’s cold out! This is your time to reflect on what you are grateful for and set intentions for the day ahead.

 

Go for a brisk walk around the neighborhood 

You can also combine getting fresh air and sunlight with gentle movement by going for a stroll around the block. Remember this doesn’t have to be an intense cardio workout; just go for a nice walk around the block to stretch your muscles, get your blood pumping, and enjoy the nature.

 

3. Focus on Quiet and Relaxing Morning Habits

Remember that your morning routine should not be complicated or take hours to get through. If you have so many habits in your routine that you can’t even remember what all you have to do, then you have too many habits.

Just think about adding a few quick habits that are easy to do, relaxing or therapeutic for you, and help you get ready for your day. Here are some ideas:

 

Read a chapter or a few pages from your book 

If you have a book you have been reading, your fall morning routine is the perfect time to read. You can set a timer for a few minutes, read a chapter every morning, or just read until you feel ready to move on to the rest of your morning routine.

This is a great way to use your mind in a more relaxing way, as opposed to feeling like you have to work immediately.

 

Write in your journal 

Take a few extra minutes in the morning to write in a journal. The best thing about journaling is that there are no rules. It can be any style of writing you want, whether you do a brain dump every morning or you use journal prompts to find a topic to write about.

 

Do a quick meditation or breathing exercise 

You can also do a quick meditation in the morning, whether you are into deep meditation, you use a guided meditation, or you simply do a 5-minute breathing exercise. This is a wonderful way to wake up in a gentle way, without getting too stressed or anxious first thing in the morning.

 

4. Add Gentle Movement

To continue on to the rest of your morning routine, try to add some gentle movement in. Of course, if you decide to go outside for a walk or do yoga on your backyard patio, you can combine this step with getting sunlight and fresh air in the morning.

However, if it is a cold and rainy morning, or you aren’t quite ready to go for a stroll in your neighborhood, here are some other ideas for gentle movement:

 

Stretching routine 

If you don’t have the time or energy for a full-blown workout in the morning, why not just do a short stretching routine? This gets your body moving in the morning and will give you more energy as you wake up, without being exhausted or sore.

 

Yoga or Pilates

You can also do a yoga or Pilates workout either from home or at a nearby studio. These are both great forms of gentle movement that also happens to be amazing workouts for the early morning.

 

Low-impact workouts 

If you want some cardio and light strength training in the morning, consider a low-impact workout. This isn’t quite as intense as your high-impact interval training (HIIT), but you still get some amazing exercise for your body and will release endorphins that boost your mood and energy levels.

 

5. Hydrate and Eat a Nourishing Breakfast

Lastly, it is really important that you fuel your body properly in the morning. Not only with a healthy breakfast, but with plenty of hydration.

Before you have that morning cup of coffee or tea, have a full glass of water. It is easy to go straight for the caffeine, but you haven’t had water all night long while sleeping, and you are likely waking up very dehydrated. Starting with a glass of water ensures you get proper hydration.

It is also easy to not drink as much water in the fall when the weather gets colder, because you don’t think you need it. But your body needs hydration no matter what the weather conditions are.

 

Enjoy a Nourishing Breakfast With Fall Produce

If you like to have breakfast in the morning, whether it is an omelet, overnight oats, or a smoothie, consider adding some fall produce. It will be more budget-friendly and it can help you get lots of vitamins and minerals as you start your day.

Some excellent fruits and vegetables that are in-season during the fall include:

• Apples
• Dates
• Figs
• Cranberries
• Pumpkin
• Squash
• Bell Peppers
• Pears
• Persimmons
• Broccoli
• Eggplant

In conclusion, following a morning routine in the fall can help you make the most of the season. By taking time for yourself to enjoy the cooler weather and shorter days, you can set yourself up for a productive and enjoyable autumn. So why not give it a try? You may just find that a fall morning routine is the best way to start your day.

Remember that your fall morning routine can and should be customized to your own needs and what habits you are trying to implement into your life. Choose morning habits that allow you to wake up gradually, start becoming more alert, and ready to take on the day. If at any point, your morning routine becomes stressful, then it is time for some adjustments.

Grab your Fall Gratitude Journal Printable

This adorable fox and pumpkin themed fall gratitude journal printable is perfect for the start of fall rolling into the beautiful month of November and Thanksgiving. This journal has 18 pages, and 15 gratitude journal prompts to help you think about your life and your mood during fall.