Your alarm rings and you know you should get out of bed. However, you need to shut off your alarm. Which means, you will pick up the phone. Now that the phone is in your hands, you start scrolling a little through Instagram and Tik Tok – to see what you missed out on, on a Monday night. Yes, I’m guilty of this and I’m willing to bet you are also part of the 80% of us that do this first thing when we wake up.

1. Get out of bed as soon as you wake up

⌛️✨ Time needed: 10 seconds

Try not to use your phone in the morning.  First of all, this will give you another 5 to 10 minutes for you morning routine. Second, it has been proven that using our phone first thing when we wake up has many effects on our mind and bodies:

Scientific research shows that the brain is especially receptive and impressionable upon waking, as it transitions from sleep to a state of heightened neural plasticity. Studies suggest that the first 30 minutes of the day are ideal for activities like visualization, mindfulness, and positive intention-setting, as this is when the mind is most open to new ideas and habits. By using this early window for a morning routine to feel beautiful inside and out – you can reinforce a sense of inner calm, self-love, and radiance. Embracing these mindful moments not only sets a productive tone for the day but also cultivates a feeling of beauty from the inside out.

1. Get some fresh air, sunlight & deep breaths

⌛️✨ Time needed: 10 minutes

According to Andrew Huberman, one of the best things you can do upon waking is expose yourself to natural light. Natural light exposure can also enhance your skin’s radiance by supporting healthy sleep patterns and reducing stress, both essential for glowing, beautiful skin. 

Therefore, start your day with 5 to 10 minutes of sunlight to feel more balanced, energized, and radiant inside and out. You could take a walk for 10 minutes and focus on your breathing OR you could simply do some breath work while enjoying the natural light – this one from Wim Hof is my favorite.

The Wim Hof method, specifically the breathing technique, is great for: 

If there is no light outside (because you wake up very early), focus on those deep breaths or any type of meditation for 10 minutes.

Setting an intention for your self worth journey each morning is a simple but transformative practice. Your intention might be straightforward or it could be something broader.

1. Grab a pen and paper or you ipad

⌛️✨ Time needed: 5 minutes

Write your intention for the day. Don’t think to much about it, focus on what feels relevant in that moment. It could be something like: 

• Embracing self-compassion, especially on days when you’re feeling less than perfect.
• Choosing to nourish your body with what feels good and energizes you.
• Asking yourself, ‘Does this align with my true self?’ before agreeing to any new commitment.

These small, mindful intentions don’t just guide you through your day—they strengthen your inner beauty and help you cultivate a sense of peace, confidence, and authenticity that shines through. If you have time, bring out your inner writer and continue journaling for as long as you see fit. 

This technically goes beyond the 30 minutes I promised. But if you have the space, sit down with your coffee or tea — no phone — and let the moment land. Use it to settle and feel good.

We tend to rush through these moments because we tell ourselves they don’t matter. They’re “just” a shower, “just” skincare, “just” getting dressed. But these are often the exact moments that set the tone for how we move, speak, and treat ourselves for the rest of the day.

Some mornings, you won’t have time for everything. That’s real life. Still, consistency matters more than perfection. Even five minutes of breathing, presence, or intention is enough to shift your energy. Something is always better than nothing — especially when it’s done with awareness.