From Chaos to Clarity: My Morning Routine

Let’s be honest, my mornings used to be a hot mess. Now? They’re still a little chaotic {hello kids…} but I’ve found a rhythm that actually feels like mine and it’s been a mental mindset game changer.

Before I even make it downstairs to start the day I start with a little skincare ritual that sets the tone: the YOUTH® Age-Defy + Glow Bundle. It’s like giving my skin its own morning matcha—hydrating, brightening, and visibly smoothing everything out before I’ve even looked at my to-do list. This bundle is packed with clean, clinically proven products that actually do something like help reduce fine lines, firm up my face, and make me look way more rested than I feel. 

Once I’ve wrangled backpacks, on a rare occasion lunch boxes, and the kids out the door on their bikes or off to the bus stop, the real morning begins.

I kick things off with a shot of pHix—my go-to energy boost and visceral fat burner. It wakes me up in the best way {without the crash}, and gives me a head start while I pick up a few things around the house.

Then it’s kitchen time. Life Shake, vanilla flavor, with Collagen, every. single. day. It’s smooth, satisfying, and since dairy isn’t my bestie, I mix it with water and it tastes soooo good. And the collagen? She’s the reason my skin is glowing, my hair is longer and nails are stronger than ever, and I don’t look as tired as I feel.

With my shake, I also take my Meology® vitamins which are customized to my health needs so I don’t have to play the “…which supplement is for what?”, “ …is this too much of this?”, “…am I getting enough of that?” guessing game.

Once I’m full {and caffeinated with healthy vibes}, I head about five feet to my “office,” aka the dining room which we converted into an office—and this is where the magic happens.

What started as a single spiral notebook has become a full-blown ritual that I crave every morning. I now rotate through five tools that help me center myself, connect to my vision, and help me show up for the day intentionally.

Here’s how it all goes down:

1. Lined Spiral Notebook

Every day, I list:

5 things I’m grateful for right now…

10 things I’m grateful for that are on their way to me…

I don’t overthink. I just go with my gut. Some days I’m grateful for big things like family and/or friends. Other days it’s as simple as my gel pen {it’s gold, obviously} or my pretty plants. I always start with “I am grateful for…” because it’s not just about listing what I’m grateful for—it’s about taking the time to feel grateful and embodying what I’m calling in.

✨ 2. The Five Minute Journal
Short. Sweet. Soulful.

This journal was a gift from a Secret Santa, and now it’s a daily essential. The Five Minute Journal makes daily gratitude feel effortless and actually enjoyable. With just one page a day, it helps shift your mindset, quiet the overthinking, and create a calm, intentional rhythm in your mornings {and evenings}. The prompts are simple but powerful, rooted in positive psychology, and designed to help you feel more present, focused, and grounded.

Even if you’ve never journaled before, this one takes away the pressure and adds instant clarity. Plus, it’s so aesthetically pleasing—with a linen hard cover and minimalist design that actually makes you want to open it every day. Whether you’re just starting your mindset journey or want a tool that keeps you consistent, this journal is one of those little habits that makes a big impact.

✨ 3. 100 Days of Believing Bigger
This one started during the Worthy of Wellness Club—a 6-week journey that seriously challenged some of my limiting beliefs and opened my awareness to part of my soul that I’ve let get away from me. This devotional journal by Marshawn Evans Daniels helps me go deeper. Some days I write paragraphs, other days a few lines, but it always gives me exactly what I need. 

If you’ve ever felt stuck, doubtful, or like you might be getting in your own way—this one’s for you. It’s a powerful, spirit-filled journey of rediscovery. Through daily prayers, scripture, reflection, and guided journaling, Marshawn walks you through 10 transformative themes like purpose, identity, courage, belief, and obedience. 

This isn’t about just checking a devotional box—it’s about awakening the God-sized dreams you’ve been keeping on pause. Each page invites you to lean into who God says you are, uncover what’s been blocking your blessings, and boldly step into the calling on your life. It’s a reset, a heart check, and a confidence boost wrapped in truth and grace.

Whether you’re in a season of transition or simply ready to grow deeper in your faith and purpose, this journal has been such a meaningful part of my routine, and I can’t recommend it enough.

✨ 4. Gratitude for Manifestation Journal
I’ve been using the Gratitude for Manifestation journal and I have to say, it’s more than just pages and prompts. It’s a daily tool that helps me realign, refocus, and tap into something powerful. The truth is, manifestation isn’t complicated—it’s consistent. Small, intentional shifts in your thoughts, energy, and habits can trigger massive breakthroughs, and this journal guides you through exactly that. Created by manifestation mentors Kathleen Cameron and Andrea Cox {who literally manifested each other for this collab!}, the journal centers around one foundational principle: gratitude. It’s simple, it’s powerful, and it’s helping me call in everything I’m ready to receive. Whether today is just another day or the beginning of something bigger? That part’s up to you.

✨ 5. Inner Compass Cards
This deck of 49 cards is all about intuition, guidance, and “holy sh*t how did it know” moments. I pull one card a day and let it inspire me. Sometimes I ask a specific question to the universe and see what I get. Most days I ask for something that will inspire me as I go through my day. Only once did I pull the same card two days in a row. It was a sign. I’ll write about it in my memoir.

The best part of this routine? It’s how it makes me feel. Grounded. Grateful. Clear on who I am and where I’m going.

This whole routine isn’t about having a “perfect morning.” Some days everything doesn’t get done!

It’s about giving myself the time and space to start my day with gratitude and intention.

And to be honest? I think that’s where the real glow comes from. ✨