Question for Today- What's Your Morning Routine
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
March 27, 2026 12:44pm CST
Everyone has certain things they do to start their day. Many are repetitive and are done without us even giving it any thought. So, put your "thinking caps" on, and describe as many routines as you can remember, to get your day off to a great start...
Here is my typical morning routine after awakening:
*STRETCH IN BED- As I've gotten older and become a senior my body is very stiff when I wake up. Probably a result of wear and tear from falls and sports I've played over the years. So, it's the first thing I do.
*VISIT the BATHROOM- No explanation needed. Seems it's another part of aging, lol. 
*HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE- I make it the night before using a timer, so I'm ready to give my body a needed jolt right away.
*TURN ON MY COMPUTER- I'll take a look at my stock portfolio, check out the weather, and check for any new e-mails.
*TAKE MY MEDS- I have HBP and take my medication in the morning as it works best then.
*HAVE BREAKFAST- I'll usually have a Danish pastry to go with my coffee. Then its either cereal, eggs or oatmeal. I rotate the choice frequently.
*STRETCH AGAIN & BROUSE ON THE COMPUTER- a luxury of being retired, no getting ready for work!
*BRUSH MY TEETH- Got to take care of oral hygiene those dental bills can be expensive.
*GET DRESSED- comb hair, wash face and sometimes a morning shower.
*PUT OUT THE TRASH- Not always depends on if its needed.
*GO FOR A WALK- If the weather is nice to get some exercise.
That is my morning routine... I'm sure there are things I forgot to mention. Anyhow, then it's chores around the house/yard and get ready for lunch. 
***Do you have any of these routines. Please share how you prepare for the day.
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*HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE- I make it the night before using a timer, so I'm ready to give my body a needed jolt right away.
*TURN ON MY COMPUTER- I'll take a look at my stock portfolio, check out the weather, and check for any new e-mails.
*TAKE MY MEDS- I have HBP and take my medication in the morning as it works best then.
*HAVE BREAKFAST- I'll usually have a Danish pastry to go with my coffee. Then its either cereal, eggs or oatmeal. I rotate the choice frequently.
*STRETCH AGAIN & BROUSE ON THE COMPUTER- a luxury of being retired, no getting ready for work!
*BRUSH MY TEETH- Got to take care of oral hygiene those dental bills can be expensive.
*GET DRESSED- comb hair, wash face and sometimes a morning shower.
*PUT OUT THE TRASH- Not always depends on if its needed.
*GO FOR A WALK- If the weather is nice to get some exercise.
That is my morning routine... I'm sure there are things I forgot to mention. Anyhow, then it's chores around the house/yard and get ready for lunch.
***Do you have any of these routines. Please share how you prepare for the day.
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7 responses
@AmbiePam (119311)
• United States
27 Mar
The first thing I I do is reach for my thyroid medicine and bottle of water on the table by me. I have to take it fifteen minutes before eating anything so I do. Then comes prayer. After that is the bathroom, making breakfast, and then checking my email, and any sports news I missed overnight.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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28 Mar
A nice list of to do things.
Other items one might mention:
Write in a journal or make a to do list
Meditate to relax
Take a shower
Did you forget any of these... lol
@Deepizzaguy (121276)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
27 Mar
My morning routine is to get rid of the trash that is in my bedroom as well as the trash in the kitchen, brush my teeth and take a shower.
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@Deepizzaguy (121276)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
29 Mar
@dgobucks226 Yes, I did forget some of them.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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28 Mar
Other items one might mention:
Take vitamins
Pack a lunch for work
Listen to some music
Make your bed
Did you forget any of these... lol
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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28 Mar
Exercise is a very common thing some people to start off the day. Gets the blood flowing and is a great habit.
Other items one might mention:
Take vitamins
Drink a full glass of water to stay hydrated
Write in a journal or make a to do list
Take a shower
Water the indoor/outdoor plants
Did you forget any of these... lol
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@LindaOHio (221052)
• United States
29 Mar
I'm up all night every night; so I really no longer have a routine.
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@augusta123 (10081)
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27 Mar
When I wake up, I brush my teeth and later clean up my house, have my breakfast and off to work.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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28 Mar
Straightening out the home with some clean-up is a nice habit to get into.
Other items one might mention:
Take vitamins
Pack a lunch for work
Make your bed
Did you forget any of these... lol
@augusta123 (10081)
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29 Mar
@dgobucks226
Lol, I don't really have to put everything.
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@Ineeddentures (31690)
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27 Mar
**Do you have any of these routines. Please share how you prepare for the day.
Wake up
Check wife is still alive
Get out of bed
Walk through the house to bathroom
Pee pee, wash , clean teeths etc
Head to kitchen
Switch on coffee machine
Get dressed
Pour coffee and take it to Yvonne still in bed
Have coffee with Yvonne
Help Yvonne with anything she needs help with
Go to kitchen and do two bowls of cereal and make either tea or coffee
Finish breakfast
Do Yvonne's first meds then physio after she has a nebuliser
Then wash dishes
Then I go for a smoke outside
And that is my routine after waking up
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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28 Mar
A detailed list of things to do. 
I'm sure the Mrs. appreciates you checking and attending to her each morning.
Other items one might mention:
Pack a lunch for work
Take a shower
Water the indoor/outdoor plants
Listen to some music
Did you forget any of these... lol
I'm sure the Mrs. appreciates you checking and attending to her each morning.
Other items one might mention:
Pack a lunch for work
Take a shower
Water the indoor/outdoor plants
Listen to some music
Did you forget any of these... lol1 person likes this
@sallypup (68978)
• Centralia, Washington
27 Mar
I let the dogs into the yard right away. Then I head downstairs and line up Beau Teak's 3 meds and of course get him and make him take those meds- for his heart issue. Then I squirt heart meds on yummy soft food for Fred cat. By then Peter cat is screaming for food. My usual start to a day.
