Guided Morning Routine - (Stoic Meditation at end)

[@VoxStoica]

Hey everyone, the explanation behind these videos is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJaUh3yNitaspNE Get Dressed - 1:56 Bathroom - 4:00 Make your Bed - 9:13 (+Affirmations & Mindfulness) Exercise - 11:23 Stretch - 13:51 Stoic Meditation - 17:23 (Planning, Mindfulness, Affirmations, Stoic Contemplation) Please let me know if you like these. I want to know if they work for other people too. (If they do then I'll likely offer them hosted as mp3s so they're easier to consume, but will wait for your feedback first)

[@jenksparker2419]

INTPWorld I, indeed, like this and would want to customize both morning and evening to suit my day.

[@eightbo]

What kind of washing are you doing in ~3m? Cool concept but could do with an alternate version for those who can't shower the night before.

[@mikedavidson1970]

@@eightbo cold showers are quick!

[@anitaares8271]

Shouldn't stretching come before exercise?

[@eightbo]

@@anitaares8271 Wartm up → Exercise → Warm down. Think of stretching as a transitional period between a neutral state and one where the blood is flowing.

[@desecrator-9715]

Day 2 I’m fifteen and a change that i noticed right away is that even though i wake up not in a great mood bc of online school I’m more thankful with my mom and treat her in a better way . Thanks for uploading this meditations

[@LewsTherin100]

Man, if you're doing this at 15, you'll be omnipotent by 30!! Best of luck and keep on keeping on

[@aadaanmez8097]

How is it going?

[@danchisholm1]

wow you are an inspiration Desecrator.... it took me till 45 yo to get an handle on how much more enjoyable my life can be with this mindset. well wishes from la

[@mohanbabu908]

How is it going?? Are you still practicing it? If yes tell us much more changes that you found out in your self.

[@fasahatrizwi8907]

@@danchisholm1 dude you're a g, 45 years young! (21 myself haha)

[@maetl0]

Having an audio routine seems like such a simple and obvious idea in retrospect but it honestly never occurred to me. It really helps so much so much to keep the momentum going. Going to have to figure out how to make my own now. Game changer!

[@deanna1410]

I'm still using this, I'm very glad it's here.

[@pigmentpeddler5811]

I'm a recovering alcoholic 3 days sober now and I've been following this and the stoic teachings in general for about a week. It truly has made a massive difference in helping me get over that first hurdle, those crucial first days. And it is really nice to start my day with some energy as I've become so used to mornings being hell, thanks your channel is awesome.

[@tom-n2w7i]

for whatever its worth, Kava kava is a nice alcohol replacement . I periodically quit drinking and cycle in Kava drinks at night. The problem a lot of people will have with alcohol is balance and moderation. All or nothing thinking seems to lead people into benders. Good luck.

[@IowaLanguages]

Good luck! You can do it!!!! ❤❤❤

[@randystone4903]

This has helped me get out of bed in the morning and can influence the rest of my day. I'll write and record my own half hour routine to fit my needs. Just a few minutes of exercise daily does make a huge difference in how we feel emotionally and if you're as old as me use it or lose it isn't a joke.

[@charliewhite578]

Dude after my first day of using this, I had so much energy that I just walked and walked and walked. From like 7am-3pm. My body is now hurting too much to do the jumping Jack's.

[@Aukenieuwenhuijzen.]

I’m fifteen years old, and have been using it for 3 days, thank you so much! All the power! 💪 All the love! ❤️

[@lindasue8719]

All the best to you, @Auke , who is now 17☺️. Wishing you a wonderful future 🌻🌻🌻

[@desecrator-9715]

Day 2 I’m fifteen and a change that i noticed right away is that even though i wake up not in a great mood bc of online school I’m more thankful with my mom and treat her in a better way . So thanks for this meditation planning on doing it for at least 2 months unltil i make my own

[@everydaychemist]

This routine has changed my life

[@ashwadhwani]

Thanks. Beautiful intent comforts heals rejuvenates. Thank you always

[@lindasue8719]

This was really fantastic! I'm not a morning person, now that I'm semi-retired morning routines have gone out the window! This is really great for helping me get done in a short period of time, what I need to get done. Meditation/routine or not, an invaluable general point that was made here will really help me: to find what one already has one within oneself to deal with a situation. Most "self-help" and philosophical approaches to daily life often suggest trying to apply a technique or learn a technique. I've actually never heard anyone suggest looking within for one's own strengths/virtues (even though - or especially because -we might not always be aware that we have them).

[@user-xb5rl6wt5j]

This is a genius idea! I think I need to make my own because I like to take a shower before anything else, but I can already see this improving my mornings! Thank you!!

[@K0ndratyuk]

Same here...shower before getting dressed

[@zackhitch8754]

Yes same. The routine shouldn't be similar.. Same counts for the visions.

[@IowaLanguages]

I wish I could send him my list of things I’m supposed to do in the a.m. (walk for instance because I’m in physical therapy, take medication, etc) and he’d make an audio routine. I’d pay for it!!! Still, I’ll be using this!! Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@katherinawarren1523]

I have a slightly different routine so I pause the video do what is needed then restart it.

[@janfwagner]

Thank you, Mr Homer, for the hard work you’ve put in making Stoicism very accessible (and helpful) to today’s world

[@_jin4323]

I used this guided routine this morning and it definitely made a difference in my mood and how I woke up. I have set the goal to use this routine this entire week. Thank you for the wonderful content.

[@dawgin1]

I have used this fairly consistently for a year and I can say that I am more disciplined and focused at the start of every day. The days I don’t do it I notice a difference in my attitude. Thanks for this.

[@einarrjamesson9643]

I've been using this for a month straight. At this point I can't imagine waking up without it.

[@KnowledgeSeeker78491]

"The time you have is this present moment is this present moment... And this one... And this one..." Hasn't made me not shed a tear yet

[@kundalini1953]

Brilliant but I go to the bathroom first then dress up so I decided to record this with my own voice.

[@matthewsmith6931]

Hearing your own voice in is probably terrible! Not anything against you, but I don't wanna hear myself every morning!

[@denise76]

@@matthewsmith6931 Well, you do hear your voice in your head anyway.

[@matthewsmith6931]

@@denise76ball sack

[@lavaball1116]

​@@denise76I dont 😅 Its usually the voice I heard last that plays in my head

[@katherinawarren1523]

I just pause it, make coffee, feed the cats then restart! Love it! 🎉

[@jasonhopkins3274]

Review: I've been using this video every morning for the past month and I can honestly say that it has really helped me become focused and ready for the day. I started listening to the video during finals week for school and I was able to plan and get all my shit done for school + extra work. I've also been attempting to practice stoicism in my life, so it's a perfect way to begin the day. Thank you so much for making this video! Could you make an evening routine specifically for stoicism??

[@staceysavchenko2788]

Jason Converse ye I am trying to get into stoicism as well. Finals are coming up, and I need to study for my SATs. Hopefully this will help me to become less of a perfectionism and more of a do-er.

[@moonlitmatt3241]

How can i make this an alarm?

[@luckysocks6988]

Day 4 of doing the routine. I did not want to do it today, but I managed to push past that and went through the motions. I feel much better and more present. Day 5 of doing the routine. Today was much easier than yesterday. I really enjoy how little thought I have to put into this, as it's all been layed out for me. I'm a forth of the way to reaching my goal, which is 20 days straight. This is a great start for my journey with stoicism. Day 6 of doing the routine. I was not able to complete the routine,but I started it, so I'm counting that as a win Day 7 of the routine. There was a bit of a crisis in my home today so I felt more defeated going into it, but having one thing in my life under control really helps. Day 8 of doing the routine. Was the first thing I thought to do when I got up, it went very smoothly. Day 9 of doing the routine. Not looking forward to today, but I'm glad I'm almost halfway to my goal Day 10 of doing the routine. Day 11 of doing the routine. Day 12 of doing the routine. I didn't fully finish, but I started it, so I'm proud of me. Day 13 of doing the routine Day 14 of doing the routine Day 15 of doing the routine Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20

[@lindasue8719]

I love this, thank you for sharing.

[@codenamecatatonic8894]

This is what I needed. Day 1.

[@jenny211988]

What a great rush, I had so much fun challenging myself to get ready for the day ❤

[@PaloukaMan]

I can’t stop KZbin otherwise I can’t learn from You ! Thank you 🙏🏻 This is the one we need ! ❤❤❤

[@way2yummy175]

This is brilliant. I think I’ll replace the first part with my own routine and listen to the stoic meditation, but I could already see how this can bring meaning into a life.

[@courtneyw2141]

Day 3, I am loving this, I want to follow it for 30 days straight

[@zackhitch8754]

Thanks that u exist at the same time I am living on this planet

[@seunariori]

Thank you for taking your time to carefully make this.

[@EsthonWolf]

This exercise of imagining losing something (or someone) important gets to me so hard. Thank you for all your effort. Keep up the good work, dear sir.

[@mrjivester]

I just want to say thank you for creating this morning routine. I just started this just 2 days ago and it has helped me go through my day and over come the obstacles that has stopped me from going through my day. I will be following this routine day to day in the morning. Thank you!

[@mrjivester]

Just wanted to update that I am still doing this routine. Thank you once again.

[@bierau_]

One of the best meditations I've ever experienced! Thank you so much

[@tarunpunjabi5673]

Nice thing to make people follow their routine. Thanks man!!

[@paularamirezny]

This is great, thank you! First day. I'm an early riser and have certain routine set up because of the pets I have at home. I rather look out after their needs first and then focus on mine, so I'll be adjusting the routine to best suit my needs, but for now I'm sitting down after a long stretch and contemplation of how my day will be and writing it down. We'll keep updating

[@VoxStoica]

Exactly, everyone has a different routine. Although I was thinking it may be possible to have drag-and-drop customizable ones in the future, if the concept is successful.

[@rippingoffmyface]

@@VoxStoica That would be awesome!

[@gingerkremer2154]

This has helped me so much! A suggestion for another version: A guided meditation which can help during the unpredicted moments in life. It is great to start my day with this, but when something unexpected happened, I find myself wishing I had someone to guide me again through my thinking processes of accepting and overcoming the unexpected situations. I go back to this video sometimes, but wish there was another guided meditation that focuses only on the meditations.

[@lindasue8719]

Interesting! I like this. I'm brand new to the channel so I'm going to poke around and see if such a video has been created. I know I could definitely use one! ☺️

[@williamj.1637]

It’s day 34...thank you for posting this video, it has led to so many other things that have awakened my mind and put me on a course with true living. Nature provides all that we need, if only we go easy and work within her laws. Gently pursue those things that are within our control and to those that are not, leave those things to nature.

[@moonlitmatt3241]

Do you wake up and put the video on or did you manage it as an alarm?

[@williamj.1637]

I'm at the point now that I have modified the wakeup routine, but I continue to use the "stoic meditation" which is the last 12 minutes.

[@williamj.1637]

Now at day 139. It has gotten much easier. I’ve alway been a morning person, but now with clearly defined order and structure it is absolutely true...discipline equals freedom.

[@peekaboo4283]

Been following for 9 days. It has made my anxieties lessen and helps me get up (previously impossible). Thanku ❤

[@peekaboo4283]

Day 20

[@deanna1410]

This is keeping me sane during quarantine

[@carolyn4418]

For years I suffered from Insomnia I would be awake all night and crash out about 5.00am then wouldn't want to wake when I had to be at work at 7.30. I decided I would get up at 5.00am every morning instead of crashing out after a week I was going to bed every night and totally crashing out till 5.00am it changed my life. I was functioning to full capacity and getting so much more done in those early morning hours. I'm totally on board with going to bed at the same time and waking up the same time every morning and committing to a daily routine. It works it will change your life.

[@kekaemmanuel6443]

3rd day following both mornings and night, feel a lot better about myself, I am more able to control my tough, thank you for your work

[@melissarainchild]

I need more than two minutes to get dressed...choosing what to wear alone takes ten minutes, if done quickly... :) Thank you for posting, you have introduced an old and dear friend to me: Seneca. An act for which I am eternally in your debt...

[@VoxStoica]

Ah but if you follow the evening routine as well then you'll have the clothes laid out the night before ;)

[@JTPCovers]

I've never encountered anything like this on youtube! I'm not gonna just try, I'm GOING to implement this into my life! Thank you for taking the time to make this amazing video! Just subbed! 💪

[@aadaanmez8097]

So how did it go?

[@JTPCovers]

@@aadaanmez8097 - Pretty well! I used it as a starter to get me going on a scheduled routine until I could form one of my own based on my preferences.

[@aadaanmez8097]

@@JTPCovers that sounds great. I wish you the best of luck in continuing.

[@johnbouttell5827]

Hi Robin, this is very good. Perhaps for the next one you could break the video into parts so that we can choose the bit we need. For example, I don't have any problem getting up. Best wishes, John

[@araw_buwan]

This is brilliant. I'm going to try this out tomorrow. Love from the Philippines.

[@chinesestunna]

One month in so far, I love this and the evening one, very helpful!

[@tom-n2w7i]

Ive got a good morning routine.. I wake up without alarm, whenever the hell I feel like it, usually 4:30am sometimes 3:30am sometimes 5:30am... But the first thing I do is 100 situps. I just roll out of bed and go. Ive been doing this for 4 years now without missing a day except when I had covid. The next thing I do is go for a 3-8 mile walk or run while it's still dark and there are no people to distract me. When I get back, I cook some oats drink tea and muddle around checking emails, reading statements, playing guitar, meditating, or journaling as I please. What I do and it works for me, is I keep my expectations of myself super low and meet them regularly, but I stay consistent with my constant but low level challenges. This avoids burnout.

[@MatthewDickensmjd]

I have never thought a guided routine would get me to do the things I've been putting off. Thank you sir. It really cleared my mind and gave me clarity in what I am doing.

[@a.hassanbarrie8439]

Hey vox just want to say thanks for this routine. This has helped me a ton.

[@HIDDENADHD]

Your voice is legendarily good

[@jpaulson5811]

This is going to change my life, I can feel it in my bones

[@ssuf]

grateful for this. Thank you.

[@1SinDdLXD]

Everyday i check the number of view and its is growing, congratulation, everyone is following the rotine.

[@VoxStoica]

about 70 views/users a day :)

[@JustinJamesHughes]

What’s the very last song? This is incredible mate, thanks so much!

[@amirsargheiny5506]

It works for me and it’s been taking me through my mornings Thank you

[@EinZweiDie]

Trying it tomorrow and onwards. Thanks, this seems very helpful.

[@IowaLanguages]

Thank you very much for this video. It’s helping me!!! ❤❤❤

[@buckding1]

This is a fantastic initiative, thank you Robin! For version 2, maybe have some customisable options eg. Choosing the activities to include/not include in this routine and setting varying times for each activity. If one wants to shower therefore needs more than 5 minutes in washroom. An app may be required for these extra features so I understand if you cba

[@VoxStoica]

You read my mind. I want to make a customizable version, although I'm not much of a programmer it may take a while.

[@MikeJones-xl3ti]

@@VoxStoica I'm a programmer :) I'll be in touch.

[@kellylim3994]

Vox Stoica I’d buy that app. I use this morning routine Everyday and it’s brilliant. I just had to pause it at the working out part because I work out a little longer 😅

[@theresabakes7443]

Oh I would love an app! Any updates on this?

[@bronzantilium7699]

Excellent! I will be incorporating this into my morning routine.

[@hughishow1149]

Using this in 2021!

[@jacintamcpadden7258]

I think of my dear Father who was a man or Orfer and discipline which I fall so short in. I will think of him looking over my shoulder RIP

[@MegaFount]

I was glad to learn I already do these things. I even feed my cat and the roadrunners in my backyard. The benefits of having a stoical father, who trained me to get up early as well.

[@shovarajouria110]

I am so much enegetic and happy after followinh this routine , I really appreciate your effort

[@rekkobold7998]

This helps me get back to center and refocus my life. Thank you

[@gailnewcomb8256]

Thank you for this morning routine. It really helps me get started doing helpful things. I love it!❤

[@JohnSmith-gx7md]

Two weeks in doing the meditation, really helpful! Thank you!

[@Soly108]

Thank you so much! I’m gonna give it a try and let you know after doing it for one week

[@sankalpbhardwaj1944]

Thanks

[@mbdlav]

Great meditation I have been using for months now

[@mrmorgan6526]

Nice, ek begin morê 👍

[@kevinndungu1152]

thank you

[@MakeBeautifulChoices]

Started this today. Will provide feedback after 1 week by replying to this comment

[@MakeBeautifulChoices]

Everything's gotten better, and keeps on improving. Fantastic.

[@gdbalck]

I'd just slide getting dressed down between stretch and meditation. I seldom sleep in the nude lol. Will give it a try. Thank you for all of your content. It's been making quite a difference since I came across it.

[@PharaohTX]

Thank you!

[@hw6hw]

please make more of these videos!

[@yeshazion4098]

I LOVE this...thank You💝

[@offensiveolga]

Thank you for doing the work and creating this meditation. Please keep making

[@anandramaswamy9810]

DAY 1 Started felt solid basically use the time stamps didnt really adhere to much as I have my own stretching stuff but the meditation was great dont really know any mindset changes yet will update

[@TheShadowstar33]

Hey there, I've been following your channel for just a few days and I love the stoic meditation part of the morning routine. I have been creating my own routine (i make my bed right after my feet hit the floor, dress after time in the bathroom, and exercise directly after my morning cup of tea, and then go to my garden for an hour before returning to my desk for work). I try to wake at 5 or 6 daily on weekdays or weekends. And the change is amazing... I front load my day when my mind is fresh and the productivity skyrockets. I've only been practicing stoicism as a trial for a month or so, but it has transformed my life. Thank you for this content. Would you consider doing a video of strictly the meditation part?

[@user-xb5rl6wt5j]

This is incredible! Thank you for this! Does anyone know any way I could actually set this as my alarm clock?

[@legacyX20]

Copy the link of this video, go to a youtube converter page, and download it as mp3.

[@plantspeak100]

@@legacyX20 There's a cool app called Alarmore where you can choose any KZbin video to wake up to

[@melibony]

Please can you do another one where you get up and go to the bathroom first? I think most of us do that and then get dressed. Thank you so much for this

[@melchorjraviles9161]

Thank you for your efforts. I appreciate it. You are a good man.

[@WojtekGolaBezPindola]

I just found it. Can't wait to observe how my life will change

[@doodinhisbasement1601]

Very cool, Man.

[@heterodox3487]

Just an opinion, use affirmations, a meditation or better music in between, you'll have something really good. I like the idea of being mindful.

[@VoxStoica]

Thanks a lot for the feedback

[@subliminalchamp2082]

@@VoxStoica WE could do a collab, I d love to add subliminal affirmations to this project

[@dlxinfinite7098]

Isn't stoicism more about being "mindless" (in a good way)...rather than "mindful?"

[@shovarajouria110]

Thank you for this wonderful routine ☺

[@grantbarnes3678]

Thanks very much for this! I use it daily and will donate today. Since you mentioned feedback, it might be good to have versions of this and the evening routine that included a shower. Regardless, I appreciate you making these available.

[@VoxStoica]

Thanks for the feedback, I'll be sure to include it in the next one

[@HugodaSilvaRibas]

I stay kinda lost on the meditation part of it, you talk to fast for me to imagine all of that stuff so fast as you talk, im talking about right when you start the meditation process. But this is great, really good to follow overall.

[@VoxStoica]

Thanks for the feedback, I understand what you mean.

[@HugodaSilvaRibas]

Going into my second week of doing this everyday. I want you to know that i can picture things while meditating much faster now. Thank you very much.

[@mathewaries4512]

Thanks :)

[@mathewaries4512]

I shall commit to do this each morning for the next month.

[@Denise-yp1vu]

Thank you so much for this.

[@ediz214]

Amazing video, thank you for this

[@permaculturedandfree2448]

Thanks...edit: Its y5:24 am and I am in Geeveston Tasmania Australia..I have yet to be evacuated and fires past. I got dressed and wrote this.

[@VoxStoica]

Woah. How's it going, did you get evacuated or have the fires burnt out?

[@devincarter7434]

Thank you for your work. If you did just the meditation part, I think that would have most utility for most people, especially if you put it on SoundCloud so the listener doesn't need the screen on.

[@permaculturedandfree2448]

@@devincarter7434 You can not buy nor sell what I have. Fires are under control and here I am?

[@gchime]

Great video. However, I find the background music distracting during the meditation. Could you please post the meditation part without the music? Thanks.

[@user-yp8rx1fs3s]

I have practised stoicism for 15 years or so and, as it seems, developed routines that are not so different from yours, I will take up your challenge to test out your routines and give feedback. All the best. John

[@moitoboi2970]

Brilliant, thank you.

[@galahad6189]

I modified this a little as I usually have a bath in the morning. When you say get dressed, I begin running the bath, then I do all of the morning tasks, like stretching and exercise and by the time I am to the stoic meditiation the bath is run, so I do that in the bath, then wash my hair and get dressed. On the days I don't have a bath I still get dressed at the same time, simply for the sake of routine. I should mention my shower is broken, or I'd have a quick shower instead.

[@willfifth4150]

Ok, I'll try it for a week.

[@namelessnick9791]

Hello my fellow stoics 👋🏼

[@dteun]

Would be great as a file on my phone. So I could put it as alarm!

[@p.tsuwan]

I commit to do this routine for 30 days

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[@subramaniansenaiyar240]

This is what i needed🤩