How you start your day is how you'll spend your day. So why not do everything that's in your power to have the best start to your day?
Learning how to create a morning routine — one that feels intentional, grounding, and yours — is one of the most powerful ways to take back control of your time, mindset, and overall well-being. It’s a form of self-care.
Inspired by Hal Elrod’s bestselling book, The Miracle Morning, this post will guide you through the benefits of building a Mindful Morning Routine, and show you how our Morning Journal can help you create a routine that actually sticks. Plus unlock your FREE worksheet below to help you get started...
Why a Mindful Morning Routine Matters
In a fast-paced world, a Mindful Morning Routine acts like an anchor—a calm, consistent space where you can ground yourself before the noise of the day begins. It's more than just a wellness trend; it’s a mental and emotional reset that can influence how you think, feel, and show up in every part of your life.
Here’s what makes it so powerful:
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You start the day on your terms.
From the moment we wake up, our minds are flooded with thoughts, emotions and all the things we need to do that day. This can give such an overwhelming feeling that we end up procrastinating and wasting time. It's an opportunity to check in with yourself before you give your time and energy to other people in your life. -
It boosts your clarity and emotional well-being.
When you create space for reflection, gratitude, or simply breathing in stillness, your mind becomes clearer and your nervous system calmer. -
You create alignment with your values.
By setting intentions each morning, you remind yourself of what really matters—helping you make aligned decisions throughout the day. -
Small habits compound into transformation.
A few mindful minutes each morning can slowly rewire your mindset, build self-trust, and increase your sense of purpose and control.
Before you start work on your new, mindful morning, review your routine currently and think of how it might be affecting your mindset and how it prepares you for the rest of the day. Think about actions that are working for you now and what habits are unhelpful or put you in a more negative state of mind.
Choose actions that have the best effect on you mentally and physically. Actions that make you feel more present, energised and motivated to start the day. Every action you do has a consequence and choosing actions that help you look after your mind, be more mindful, gain clarity and look after your body, add up over time and lead to positive outcomes. Even 30 minutes of solitude allows you to check in with what’s going on inside of you rather than absorbing the outside world first thing in the morning.
The SAVERS Method: A Simple Framework for Powerful Mornings
Hal Elrod’s The Miracle Morning introduced a practical and impactful formula for building a great morning routine: the SAVERS method. It stands for:
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Silence – Meditation, breath-work, or mindful stillness
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Affirmations – Empowering statements to set your mindset
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Visualisation – Mentally rehearsing your ideal day or goals
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Exercise – Moving your body, even if just for a few minutes
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Reading – Personal growth, spiritual, or inspiring material
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Scribing – Journaling for clarity, intention, and self-reflection
Each component is simple—but together, they create a deeply transformative routine.
Remember that a good day starts the night before, so be sure to also prioritise the quality of your sleep and prepare for the morning so that you are excited to wake up and complete your morning routine.
We recommend creating a "getting ready" order so that you don't have to spend time in the morning to think of what you'll wear, how you'll look, the order you get ready for the day etc. Create a solid step-by-step routine to make this process as automatic as possible and give yourself more time for your mindful morning rituals. This also involves preparing your environment for the next day (such as tidying your space).
How a Guided Morning Journal Can Help
Starting something new is hard—but sticking with it is even harder. That’s where a Guided Morning Journal becomes a game-changer.
Our Morning Journal was created specifically to support your Mindful Morning Routine. It's not just a place to write—it's a daily guide to help you start your day with intention, presence, and positivity.
Here’s how it helps:
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Start your morning with a different, uplifting affirmation each day
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Focus on what you’re grateful for
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Note down your morning thoughts - gain clarity
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Commit to habits and rituals for wellbeing
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“Food for thought” journaling prompt for each day to check in with yourself
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Create excitement for the day ahead by noting down what you’re looking forward to
Whether you're using it alongside the SAVERS method or simply journaling with your morning coffee, the Morning Journal becomes a powerful, personal tool for mindful living. Want to get the ultimate mindful morning set? We recommend our Affirmation or Manifest Cards that will help you start your day with a positive outlook.
Be realistic about what activities/rituals can fit into the timeframe you have from the moment of waking up to the moment you have to leave the house/start work/be ready for something.
Build a sustainable morning routine so you can stick to it long term and therefore enjoy the positive impact of it.
Ready to Start Your Morning Routine?
You don’t need to overhaul your entire life. You just need to start—with one small, intentional habit each morning. Over time, these minutes become momentum.
With the Morning Journal, you’ll have a clear and supportive path to create a Mindful Morning Routine that sets the tone for your entire day—and your entire life.
Want to start working on your morning routine now?
A great morning encompasses a few self-development elements that allow you to create a well-rounded routine that sets you up for the day mentally, physically and spiritually. Sign up to our Newsletter above to download this worksheet and explore a concept created by Hal Elrod to discover the actions that could make up a sustainable, intentional and truly beneficial morning routine.
