Grimr0c

Compared to Forces, Frontiers is a masterpiece lol

For me, the coffee helps lol

I used to be the same :) But a while back, I was hospitalized for severe depression. I learned in IOP that doing something you love to warm up for the day - instead of immediately pursuing productivity - improves happiness and helps me look forward to the day instead of dreading it and making it hard to get out of bed in the morning.

I do as well. It’s a lot of work, but at this point, it comes naturally.

If you’re looking to bolster any routine: my unsolicited advice is to add stuff to your routine slowly over time. One thing at a time. If you jump into a whole new routine, you’ll burn out and abandon it. It definitely takes some building and patience.

Oh, a morning routine! It’s my favorite part of the day and something I’m oddly passionate about!

Most importantly, I make sure to go to bed at a reasonable time the night before, and i leave my curtains open to let the sunlight wake me up naturally. Just in case I’m extra sleepy, I set a vibration alarm on my phone and place it under my pillow for backup

After I wake up, I:

1. Head to the restroom

2. Sluggishly make my bed

3. Go downstairs, drink a glass of water to hydrate, and then brew some coffee

4. feed the cats

5. Then I drink coffee and watch TV for a bit while I wake up and wait for the caffiene to kick in

6. Shower, brush teeth, apply deoderant, style hair, shave stubble, apply cologne

I have really shit mental health, so I have to take extra care of myself and be very intentional about my actions. My morning routine is a sacred part of the day and helps me enjoy being alive :)

Gavin?