How to Create a Better Morning Routine | Tim Ferriss

[@timferriss]

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[@LexElls]

Great timing, I'm about to have a morning tomorrow

[@berndvenohr9381]

Tim Ferris

[@hasnainabbasdilawar8832]

DAmmit I just had one, wish I found it earlier

[@myleftyscissors]

Oh man. You got me lollllling at 8am, and that's tough to do!

[@daniel4647]

Ohh, so good

[@AndreasNilsson96]

golden comment

[@erikljungberg1056]

I do all of these things, except the journalling. Recently, I've added a small gesture that I like very much. As soon as my feet hit the floor, I pause for a moment and acknowledge that I'm about to start a new day. I see that the whole day at this point is still ahead of me. At the end it will have been spent. It will be over. But here I am, right at the starting line. Usually this gives rise to a sense of gratitude, or feeling committed to make the most of the day. The whole thing takes five seconds, but it sets the tone for everything that follows.

[@tamie341]

GAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!

[@rasmus7400]

@@tamie341 are you saying that you're gay or what are you trying to tell us?

[@shetaz905]

I like this very much. I wake up and say "thank you." It puts me in a grateful mindset.

[@NimbusSir]

Points for reference: 1. Make Your bed 2. 10-15 push-ups 3. Journalling 4. 10-20 minutes of meditation

[@balajprasanna]

So the cold shower comes at 3 or 2?

[@MysticLegend31]

Thanks for the summary!

[@spankmeyer]

It's part of 2

[@87channels]

Bless you @croco, you're doing God's work

[@basantgaria3927]

Thanks for writing them

[@djbaugh33]

To date, this is the BEST description of "meditation": to be aware of your thoughts and get used to not reacting so itbecomes easier in the rest of your day. Previously the idea of meditation would anger me because people say "clear your mind" etc, which for me is 100% impossible. Thank you Tim for this description!

[@thewayofthejumprope]

I totally understand the motivation for making one's bed upon arising. However, I've read that, if you make your bed immediately after waking up, you can trap moisture in which is a good environment for dust mites. So, I open my window and expose the unmade bed sheets to air and sunlight which is apparently like kryptonite for the mites. Then before leaving the house, I make my bed.

[@m3lisha]

Ditto! I roll back the sheets get it cooked in the sun and make it before i leave

[@tylermcintyre2993]

Same man, good stuff

[@Mateo-et3wl]

This is smarter than Tim's advice. He's probably unaware of mites

[@goosemasters]

Tim's bed is full of mites :(

[@stevengiron8781]

Yeah but mites are everywhere. Limited exposure to them is good for your immune system. It went unsaid but I'm sure this goes hand in hand with washing your sheets in hot water every week

[@stephenanderson2241]

Love this. As Matthew Kelly says, “Our lives change when our habits change.”

[@alicyr9631]

Yes--would love to see you interview Matthew Kelly about this, Tim!

[@Jozayz]

Start by putting your phone in airplane mode before you go to bed. You want to have a boot up system of your own rather than waking up to notifications. If you win the morning you win the day. 1. Waking up and making your bed. You accomplish one thing in the beginning of the day. Sets you up physiologically to have a productive day. 2. 10 -15 push ups to prime your nervous system. 3. Journaling (5 minute journal or morning pages) 4. Meditation 10-20 min (Headspace) BONUS: I would also include SMILING first thing when you wake up. Start the day in a positive way! :)

[@JRoseBooks]

BTW- "Morning Pages" is from a great book, "The Artist's Way," by Julia Cameron. It contains lots of other great exercises to help you on your path of being an artist.

[@Bhanu-Pratap-Singh-1111]

I've developed these habits and I've doing for one year the massive changed haa done in my life or I can say my totally life has been changed. The main and most important thing is gratitude journal this is amazing experience.

[@marcuscross8051]

I also recommend people get a light alarm clock. I set mine to gradually get brighter over the course of an hour between 5:30am and 6:30am. It's much nicer (and more natural) to gradually wake up to light than to suddenly be jolted awake by a horrible sound. So, the latest I want to get out of bed is 6:30am, but I typically end up getting up somewhere between 6:00am and 6:15am. I then shave, meditate, exercise, then write in my journal whilst drinking my morning smoothie.

[@valvrj]

My recent morning routine: Making the bed, Working-Out, Plank for 1min, Breakfast, Meditation 10 min (Calm), Starting my Day . Still need to implement journaling and cold shower for a more optimal day.

[@hisanzee3052]

I have been trying the to maintain a similar one for years and my life on a day to day basis has completely changed for the better! Amazing.

[@giedre8921]

I started to have morning routine unintentionally. It has a tremendous impact on my mood throughout the day.

[@andreas543]

What a lovely comment.

[@farrashafizh741]

"If you win the morning, then you win the day". Simple words but enough to motivate me to make the best out of my morning! Other advices : 1. Make your bed (the outcome is to make you feel like you had accomplished something) 2. 10-15 push ups (or basically a little exercise that can pump you up for the day) 3. Journalling 4. 10-20 minutes meditation (try to look it as if you are practicing to organize your immense amount of thoughts) Things to remember : Turning your phone to airplane mode before bed is clearly important so that you don't wake up to notifications. It's truly important to not be detracted at the beginning of the day if you want to win the day!

[@dotondoryu2133]

Interesting how you keep young and with a kind of peaceful vibe Tim, kind of rare to see that in people nowadays. Great tips, thx!

[@JaymeeKay]

I get so much nonsense out during morning pages. Tara Brach will change your life. Tim is ALWAYS on target with all his advice. ❤❤❤

[@Mizuno6857]

Making my bed drives me crazy, so I very neatly and symmetrically fold my PJs (usually shorts and a tank) and place them on a chair or on my pillow. Gives me a bit of an artisan win in the morning and it's always nice to see your comfy clothes waiting for you when you get home.

[@lauraelliott579]

Man I just love Tim Ferriss he’s just so smart

[@MatthewGraves]

I definitely agree on the "making your bed" idea and "external mess = internal mess" idea. I have been working from home for almost 20 years and keeping things in order helps to keep the clutter from taking over your mind!

[@Aliaahmedd]

How do you do it. Work at home that is.

[@MrRockyVega]

I do a lot of this already! I learned from a book by another author about making your bed first and he also suggested doing a few minutes of Radio Taiso. I also meditate for about 5 minutes a day and it all these things do wonders. Only thing I don't do(that I used to do) is journal and only because I feel like it takes too much time. I was doing it for probably 30 minutes to an hour a day so maybe I just need to add it back in but in shorter time frames.

[@littleindian99]

I follow something more simple: 1) Wake up 2) brush teeth 3) grab a glass of water 4) Journal while hydrating 5) Cook/eat breakfast 6) get dressed 7) head to work (pick up a coffee on the way) The key is to follow a standard protocol each morning that gets your mind in the zone quickly and with minimal effort.

[@justinmiller7422]

My morning routine. Wait till the very last minute to get out of bed. Race to Dunkin’ Donuts, chug coffee while speeding to work, punch in late.. etc. beds a mess and stressed AF. Maybe it’s time for a change lol

[@Gourgandise]

Definitely looks like it! Good luck with the change man ;)

[@AbdellatifI]

Wake up early, you win the day :)

[@dudabertho9090]

Are we the same person? Just change Dunkin Donuts to a 7-eleven here in Australia lol - on with the change

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

"Stressed AF." ROFL!!!

[@jamespartee6460]

Lmaooooo that's what I do too! I also rush to Dunkin then punch in late at work.......... Except I work at Dunkin.

[@rezabadei3229]

Very simple and logical. Now, practicing it routinely is the key! Thank you for this.

[@patriciaoliveiraborges2308]

Thank you Tim! I must say that I discover Tara Brach last year and her talks and meditations are really great to sincronize ourselfs with us. Especially all the things you just need to accept and move on. I follow you for more than 2 decades allready and I allways find someting that put me on my track :) PS-I wonder if there's someone like you, as a woman? :)

[@stephaniekerslake725]

Love the description of meditation being training to be able to be less emotionally reactive to negative situations

[@markburnham7512]

Good suggestions. Gratitude list is another possibility.

[@jadeemp]

My mom always tell us to make our beds as soon as we get up. I never knew it's benefits..I never listened to her being a lazy kid, but after watch a video by one guy named Jocko about making beds. I tried to make a bed-making as a habit...and indeed it has helped me alot. I'm grateful to my mom. I think in India it's a household habit to make our beds as soon as we get up.

if you win your morning, you win the day. I love the psychology behind making your bed.

[@phils8991]

I have started this and it’s awesome… feels great… thanks Tim

[@DanceMaricres]

Sweet. Great tips Tim! My morning routine: wake up with the sun at 5:30ish in the summer. I've never used an alarm clock ever. Does sex count as exercise I don't know but if not, chug some water, stretch, bathroom dance, make bed, and release the windows from their coverings and check out the sky. Listen to the birds, watch the sun rise up to a hot pink and orange to erase the grey haze.

[@ABhattacharya]

No nonsense and great advice. Thanks!

[@JoeKing69]

My morning routine: Breakfast(2 cans of tuna) and vitamins 5 minutes Fitness Routine 15 minutes Meditation 20 minutes Image Streaming 10 minutes Flow State Meditation 7 minutes Cold Shower 3 minutes

[@joelfogelman4156]

I would change the tuna for Oatmeal. Also, I miss the cold showers, since moving to FL can't seem to get really cold water.

[@jordanevans3986]

Only just came across this video. Awesome advise Tim. Thank you

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

I love the 5 Min Journal, just finished it. I also do the morning pages, which I love and got from Julia Cameron who wrote "The Artist Way". Gotta work on the meditation part. Great advice. Will try that. Thank you.

[@suleymanalasgarov]

Great video, thanks for sharing this information,! Really helpful! Thanks a lot Tim !

[@lauraqi3391]

So helpful especially during Covid time!

[@tluangtlei]

External mess = internal mess. Except for very few, this is so true

[@ColeAdams]

Thanks Tim! The morning is where you win the day!

[@Floweey_app]

Thanks Tim, this is one of the most deep tips for morning routine, very strong advice. Thanks again

[@cypher8388]

I Reading your book: work four hours for week. That's amazing! I'm feel happy to find you in KZbin.

[@camillelambert5474]

What changed my life is adding a fat and protein breakfast as early as possible (after my morning run). A lot of people can probably experiment with Intermittent Fasting and others, but if you're in doubt, have anxiety or focus issues, go safe. Eat something in the morning. Experiment from there.

[@hanjaeyoon906]

Thank you Tim Ferriss! Now, my morning will be fresher!

[@user-gu7wb3ij4p]

Thank you Tim. Your selfless helping of others and especially me has transformed my life. Whatever you guide sticks to me. I will update in few months time if or rather when I had became a multi millionaire :), God be willing (I keep God/ Jesus first). Thank you Tim for being such a blessing and helping to unlock my potential.

[@kjzmusic]

Short circuit oncoming anger... I like it. Great advice

[@dannytetreault]

Key Takeaways: 1) Make Your Bed 2) Prime the Nervous system: cold shower, ice bath, ocean plunge, or 10-15 push-ups 3) Journaling 📒 4) Meditation 🧘‍♀️

[@joshujsk]

The duration of this video is 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." -‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:13‬‬

[@Aliaahmedd]

🙏

[@jayhurley8370]

Thanks bro. Legit advice.

[@littlecreations1174]

short and crisp! great video

[@randomguyebe]

I just implemented the routine! Really helpful video, many thanks! :)

[@YSapphireGroup]

For meditation I would also recommend Vishen Lakhiani’s Six Phase Meditation, he’s great and the meditation is rather short (17-18 min)! Thanks TIM!!

[@RS-gq1fi]

These are all great suggestions - but the real world is constantly banging at the door when I wake up. I'm receiving phone calls potentially at 5:30am. This typically dictates my day until the initial fire fighting of the day ends. I'm confident most people are in similar situations. I do make my bed, which does help prepare me mentally to attack the day.

[@BLAISEDAHL96]

Thank You Tim Ferriss! You provide so much awesome value!

[@longwenxu812]

Tim, I love your video! you are so amazing!

[@noahroberts7519]

Lately mine has been wake up, spend 5 minutes taking a glance at my stock portfolio, make my bed, drink cucumber water, shower, then sit down and have a coffee. Definitely will add push ups

[@Gourgandise]

"Response-able" Ah! I might just have had an epiphany here.

[@ravikiranmourya8201]

ದೀರ್ಘದಂಡ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.. 💐

[@ynots0625]

Or an orgasm like the first respondent

[@CharlieMason]

Alright Ferriss Fans! I'm not sure how to make the bed when my wife is still in it? Suggestions?!

[@tassiad.9137]

same here haha

[@mtbboi9495]

😂👌🏻

[@stevengiron8781]

Hard tucks where she feel she can't get up. She probably won't want that to happen anymore so she'll get up instinctively.

[@themaxjenkinson]

Throw her on the fucking floor, your day is more important than her. If she's a good woman she'll understand, if not blame Tim.

[@camillelambert5474]

Had the same problem. Had to change wives. Maybe you can still get a refund at the wife store?

[@davidraleigh4552]

Lovely. Thanks. Love al the great work you do. It has all be useful for me.

[@MerryClark]

Sounds like more than I’m ever going to do in one single day

[@OliverX]

I agree with the premise of the journaling tactic. For me it takes the form of notetaking and list-making. It is remarkable how effective analog list-making has been for me the night before I wake. I go to bed directed, lighter, anticipatory, and clear, rather than loaded and weighted by the gravity of randomness or the dread that can creep in. The list then helps compel me to achieve a set of plans in sequence and manage my energy and priorities in order. This would not be significant if I did not see what the doing nothing can evidence. In my most productive days I have been able to break down my first six hours into 15 minute activity intervals. I know that sounds obsessive, but it can be actually liberating, as we are programmable beings that do not naturally express efficiencies without solution sets or habituation. After that first six hours, improvisation itself seems more purposeful and rewarding--perhaps because I have primed myself and have already experienced mental acquity in execution of the early successes of the day, as you so aptly stated in the video. Thank you for the information and validation!

[@SusannahPerri]

Tim, I just watched your 2008 video on what you have for breakfast. Comments are turned off, but I really would like to know if you still eat the same way, including flaxseed oil and a sip of wine. (At a very advanced age), I am honing in on living mindfully and making the most of every day and your videos have been very helpful. Thank you!

[@thorndarton2917]

for a morning routine it very will done

[@David-mc7qt]

1）make ur bed 2）10-15 push up or something can boost ur body 3）journaling 4）meditation 10-20 minute

[@JJRG11]

Thank you 😊

[@ranphasan]

I really like your insights Tim coupled with your voice ...

[@RobDymott]

The morning really does start the night before. If you get a deep calm sleep your morning will be infinitely better.

[@LuisaBoschetti]

Hola Tim. Has pensado colocar estos vídeos subtitulados en español. De seguro hay mucha gente de habla hispana que le encantaría entender un poco mejor lo que haces. Please

[@Ruvimbobambino]

Thank You! for the recommendation. That smile meditation is literally so good.

[@antonigroulx-comeau8640]

I crave these videos

[@GreenLit3]

Just told Mom,BOOM we're ahead of the game!! Makin the bed department lol

[@tammy6452]

Most important key is to be response able.

[@ManuShapopi]

I literally just heard about you morning routine off of a podcast. I'm pretty certain that you're THE morning routine guy. Had no idea so many people's morning routines were inspired by one guy.

[@MickDavies]

25 mins of Doom 2, eat 12 eggs, scroll through insta and Facey and then head back to sleep 😉

[@BadulTheGuru]

You sound like an auzy

[@PaulnJenna]

Perfect recipe for a crap life

[@7Forest7]

B eautiful!

[@ojibwayinca8487]

Bam!! Nailed it!!

[@MattBuysHouse]

the 5am automatic-verticle positioning bed, out of japan, that makes you stand up or drop to the floor like dead weight is amazing..

[@lonnekhalid2395]

His second video I’m watching, it on my toilet seat.

[@29bishnoisachin]

Great work I watch every video

[@user-lv4ov5rp6d]

You are very wise.

[@Jcthered]

Thanks Tim

[@taketimetothinktime]

Thank you, Tim!

[@DG-lb6wk]

Response…able. 🤩

[@fit2day239]

Love that tree in your background--just saying.

[@longwenxu812]

That's great! I will try!

[@andrewplus]

Idea: video on taboo subject of male (this of course wouldn't exclude female) anti aging practices, especially in relation to the face and cosmetics. E.G.- Vitamin C serum, retinol, topical formulas, the variety of slightly more invasive techniques done by a dermatologist, the cost of those, etc... I think some of us practice these (and consider them. I'm 40 yo) but it's never talked about in podcasts of the "biohacking, optimizing, etc" community.

[@MT-lq9fq]

haha i like the bed making routine thanks Tim

[@TheFredismShow]

This man is so smart.

[@RalphReiss]

Make your bed first thing in the morning. It's something I heard / read a lot. But this is, in fact, not such a good idea. I quote an article from the HuffPost: "If you immediately make your bed with the sunrise, the tight sheets will trap millions of dust mites that live on your bed, feeding off your dead skin cells and sweat and potentially contributing to asthma and allergy problems. An unmade and open bed, however, exposes the creatures to fresh air and light and will help dehydrate and kill them off." I'm not an expert, but I think the best is to open your windows first thing in the morning, follow the routine recommend by Tim, then make your bed last.

[@deadtothewxrld]

calXium Ralph Reiss I would not take Huffpost seriously without searching for info from an actual scientist. For example, I found an article in which a former OSU etymology professor was interviewed concerning this. According to him: mites live in the mattress. He didn’t say they don’t live in sheets, but he never mentioned sheets, just mattresses. It would follow that a mattress that’s covered by a topper anyway would not be significantly affected by making your bed on top of it. Also according to the professor, the mites are harmless aside from causing mild allergic reactions. Finally, he listed several things that can keep them at bay, while not affecting your ability to make your bed: vacuum your mattress, flip it every couple months if it’s two-sided, etc- and I assume a given was to wash your sheets on a regular basis.

[@RalphReiss]

It's an interesting point. I also read that the microbial fauna in the bed in the morning, due to the body heat during the night, is like a tropical forest. The germs & the microbes reproduce faster in a warm environment. The fact that we usually make our bed immediatly in the morning will keep the heat longer and the fauna will keep growing (until eventually it decreases again). In one case or the other, make your bed in the morning (it's not that important you do it right after you wake up, or right before work) & wash your sheets at least every two weeks ;)

[@goosemasters]

I sleep on the floor effectively, so I guess I dont have to worry about any of this... :)

[@biggusdickus666]

This is true. Don't make your bed unless you like bugs.

[@delexannavaratnam9476]

Keep up the great content Tim.

[@commanderpipi1youknowfromp730]

I consume caffeine and watch KZbin until Nr 2 is around the corner, that get's me going.

[@pj956]

Amazing xd

[@Coachingdevie]

thank you very much 🙏🏼

[@bsspkr]

I call it 'practice before you preach'

[@nelsonw2096]

"Spiritual windshield wipers." Excellent!

[@machedavvero]

Where’s breakfast?!! 😂 Top priority for me! - Great tips!

[@MariusGabrielRusu]

I am curious about the first point: what if you're sharing your bed with a partner and you can't really touch the bed as they're still sleeping even after you leave your home?

[@x0234dsx]

ice cold showers have been an amazing addition to my days! now trying to get my parents into it (unsuccessfully)

[@johnnycash9214]

Send them to Guantanamo

[@glaubeco]

Great retaken sharing Tim! Daily winning the morning to enjoy life consistently...

[@caea98]

Came from Sorelle's video

[@mrpoda7]

Wow! Thank you these tips are awesome. Look forward to implementing each and every one!

[@simsygoblue7925]

Let’s start winning our mornings

[@nishu5382]

a big fan of you sir!

[@swiftglasseater9266]

Killer info, as per usual! Dialing in the morning routine has had such an impact on my life I'm sure I can further optimize for even better results 😈👌