Happy New Year! 2018 was such an amazing year for me and I’m excited to see what 2019 has to offer. One of my New Year’s resolutions is to create a consistent morning routine. I finally have a morning routine that I’m satisfied with and I’m excited to share it with you all!
One of the best decisions I’ve made lately is investing in high-quality bedding. I went to the Brooklinen pop-up shop in Soho and picked up a set of sheets, pillowcases, and a duvet cover. Before this, I had always purchased the cheapest sheets I could find. My quality of sleep is so much higher now that I have sheets with a high thread count. Plus the all-white bedding is just beautiful to look at. Use the promo code maya20 at checkout to get $20 off your purchase of $50 or more at Brooklinen.
I also have been obsessed with my new SpaceFoam pillow. It’s a microfoam pillow that is somehow able to stay cool throughout the night. No more flipping to pillow over to get to the cool side! I used to have terrible neck pain every morning, but after sleeping on my SpaceFoam pillow I have no pain at all and I wake up well-rested.
Waking up well-rested sets the tone for the rest of the day, so I highly suggest investing in making your bed comfortable and having a great night-time routine. Once I’m awake, I go straight to the kitchen and brew a cup of coffee with my Intelligent Blends coffee maker. I love the Tall, Dark and Handsome k-cups for a nice boost of energy in the morning.
While my coffee is brewing, I make a quick breakfast. I love making this vegan pancake recipe by Korenn Rachelle. It’s quick and delicious! Once I’m done cooking breakfast, I sit down to eat and drink my coffee.
During breakfast, I check my emails and go through any notifications I may have missed while I was asleep. After breakfast, I take a shower. I love to exfoliate with my Herbivore Coco Rose Body Scrub and then use the Philosophy Pink Frosted Animal Cracker Body Gel because it smells delicious.
Next is my skincare routine. I keep it simple in the morning by cleansing with the Saturday Skin Rise + Shine Gentle Cleanser followed by the AmorePacific Treatment Enzyme Peel. Afterward, I use the Herbivore Jasmine Green Tea Balancing Toner and Saturday Skin Daily Dew Hydrating Essence Mist. To moisturize, I like to use the Saturday Skin Featherweight Daily Moisturizing Cream followed by the Alchemie Forever Daily Defense Cream SPF.
If I’m working from home, I usually don’t bother with makeup. But if it’s a day where I’m being photographed, I follow my everyday makeup routine. Then I get dressed and start my day!
Thanks so much for reading! What does your morning routine look like? Leave me a comment below.
