Morning Routine for 75 Soft Success

How you start your day largely determines how you finish it. A well-designed morning routine can help you knock out multiple 75 Soft tasks early, leaving the rest of your day flexible and stress-free.

Why Morning Routines Matter

Willpower Science

Research shows willpower is highest in the morning and depletes throughout the day. Front-loading your hardest tasks means:

• Higher completion rates
• Less decision fatigue
• Protection against unexpected schedule disruptions
• Sense of accomplishment that carries through the day

The Compound Effect

A good morning routine repeated for 75 days creates:

• Automatic habits that require no willpower
• Physical improvements from consistent exercise
• Mental improvements from starting days intentionally
• A transformed identity as "someone who shows up"

The Ideal 75 Soft Morning Routine

Here's a template you can adapt to your schedule:

6:00 AM - Wake & Hydrate

• Wake up at a consistent time
• Drink 500ml of water immediately (keep it by your bed)
• No phone for first 30 minutes

6:15 AM - Movement Prep

• Light stretching or mobility work
• Bathroom routine
• Change into workout clothes

6:30 AM - 45-Minute Workout

• Your workout of choice
• Indoor or outdoor
• Done early = done no matter what

7:15 AM - Hydration & Hygiene

• Drink another 500ml during/after workout
• Shower and get ready for the day
• You're now at 1L water for the day

7:45 AM - Reading Time

• Read 10 pages with morning coffee or breakfast
• Quiet, focused time before the day gets busy
• Two tasks done before 8am!

8:00 AM - Healthy Breakfast

• Balanced meal with protein, carbs, fat
• Drink another glass of water
• You're now at ~1.25L water

8:30 AM - Day Begins

• Three of four tasks complete or in progress
• Only healthy eating to maintain throughout the day
• 1.75L of water remaining (very achievable)

Adapting to Your Schedule

For Early Workers (5:30am start)

• Wake at 4:30am (yes, really)
• Complete workout by 5:15am
• Read during commute or lunch
• Going to bed earlier makes this sustainable

For Late Starters (9am flexibility)

• Wake at 6:30am
• Slower, more luxurious routine
• Full workout, reading, and breakfast before work
• Or workout during lunch if preferred

For Parents

• Wake 30-60 minutes before kids
• Do what you can before they wake
• Accept that some days require flexibility
• Partner coordination helps

For Night Owls

• Evening routines can work too (see below)
• But mornings protect against schedule chaos
• Consider gradually shifting earlier during the challenge

Morning Routine Tips

The Night Before

• Lay out workout clothes
• Prepare coffee/breakfast items
• Know what workout you're doing
• Have your book ready to grab
• Go to bed at a consistent time

No Phone First

• Your first hour sets your mental tone
• Phone = reactive mode
• Keep phone in another room or on airplane mode
• Do your tasks before checking anything

Protect Your Routine

• This is non-negotiable time
• Explain to family/roommates
• Don't schedule morning meetings if possible
• Your health is the priority

Start Gradually

• Don't overhaul everything day one
• Add elements week by week
• Perfect is the enemy of done
• Even a partial routine beats none

Sample Week of Morning Routines

Monday - Full Routine

• 6am wake, water, stretch
• 6:30am gym workout
• 7:30am shower, reading with coffee
• 8:15am healthy breakfast, head to work

Tuesday - Outdoor Focus

• 6am wake, water, light snack
• 6:15am outdoor run or walk
• 7am return, shower
• 7:30am breakfast with reading
• 8:15am head to work

Wednesday - Recovery Day

• 6:30am wake, water
• 6:45am gentle yoga for 45 minutes
• 7:30am reading in bed with tea
• 8:15am healthy breakfast

Thursday - Strength Day

• 6am wake, water
• 6:30am home strength workout
• 7:15am shower
• 7:45am reading with breakfast

Friday - Social Option

• 6:30am wake, water
• 7am workout class with friend
• 8am post-workout coffee and reading
• 8:45am head to work

Weekend - Flexible

• Wake naturally (but not too late)
• Longer workout (hike, sports)
• Leisurely reading and breakfast
• Enjoy the flexibility

Overcoming Morning Challenges

"I'm not a morning person"

• Neither were most morning people—they trained themselves
• Start with 15 minutes earlier, gradually shift
• Protect sleep—early rising requires early sleeping
• Give it 2 weeks before judging

"I have kids/obligations"

• Wake before them when possible
• Do abbreviated routine on chaotic mornings
• Split tasks: workout in morning, reading at night
• Adapt without abandoning

"I need my sleep"

• Go to bed earlier—sleep hours, not wake time, is the variable
• Most people need 7-9 hours; protect that
• Poor sleep undermines everything else
• Consider what's keeping you up late

"I travel frequently"

• Have a travel morning routine
• Hotel gyms or outdoor walks
• Pack your book
• Same principles, adapted environment

The Evening Setup

Your morning starts the night before:

• 9pm: Begin wind-down, no screens
• 9:30pm: Prepare tomorrow (clothes, book, tasks)
• 10pm: In bed with book (read those 10 pages!)
• 10:30pm: Lights out, aim for 7.5+ hours sleep

Track Your Progress

Use the 75 Soft app to:

• Check off morning tasks as you complete them
• See your streak build day after day
• Unlock achievements for consistency
• Build the identity of someone who shows up

A strong morning routine is perhaps the single best predictor of 75 Soft success. When you front-load your tasks, you protect yourself against the chaos of daily life. 75 days of good mornings creates a transformed life.