Happy 2021 + Monday Morning Routine

 

Happy first Monday of 2021! I have been going back and forth on whether or not I want to set intentions for myself for the new year. I looked back on my 2020 Intentions, and had a good laugh because that is all you can do. I am not being hard on myself for not fully rounding out all of my intentions of 2020 because that would be wasted energy. I think it is ok to not have complete follow through on your intentions/goals. I am finding it more important to just be able to roll with the punches (yes, it is cheesy!). 

I hope you enjoyed seeing the 2020 favorites, and if you have not read it yet, you can do so HERE! {There's some good discount codes/links in that post, so be sure to check it out!} I always have a lot of fun writing that post every year, and keep a running list of things that I narrow down in December.

I made sure to start off the first Monday of the year on the right foot with things that make me feel balanced like exercise, a yummy/pretty good for me brekkie, a wellness shot (I know lol), and some puppy cuddle time! If you saw my Instagram stories, then you know I had a double yolk egg when I was making breakfast, and I took that as a very good sign that the good things will come this year! So without further ado, here is my details first Monday of 2021 routine:

- Wake up! I usually wake up between 7:00-7:40, and keep water by my bed to drink first thing in the morning.

- Coffee, coffee, coffee. I just love a warm drink to wake me up a bit. I get asked this, and I drink black coffee in the morning, and then an iced coffee or latte in the afternoon!

- A little quiet time without electronics- this is a new habit I am trying to implement. Obvious dog cuddles during this, haha. 

- Exercise: I do a variety of things, but today I just wanted to do a brisk walk on the treadmill at an incline, and it felt incredible.

- Breakfast! I love breakfast, and feel like it is the most important meal. I usually will make a few things, and today I made my signature avocado toast (I have an Instagram Reels on how I make it). I always finish my coffee, and drink lots of water here, too. Other breakfasts I make are omelets, egg white scrambles, healthy-ish pancakes and oatmeal.

- Shower/Skincare: Pretty self explanatory, hah. Today, I did not get too sweaty, so I just washed my face, did my skincare routine, and loaded my hair with dry shampoo. Tomorrow, I will do a very sweaty workout, and wash my hair.

- Get ready + dressed! It is the dead of winter in Minnesota, so I have been wearing all of my Dudley Stephens fleeces on rotation- I just got the black fleece and it has been my recent favorite. Use this link for $25 off your first fleece (let me know if the link doesn't work, and I can help!)

Well, that is my Monday Morning routine. Nothing complicated, just the steps I like to take to ensure a good day/week. I wish you a great start to the new year. Cheers, friends!!

As always,

#dontforgetyourpearls