I’m not really into beauty routines.

But if there’s a way to get back 20 minutes of my morning without waking up earlier? I’m listening.

If we want more time for Yellows (hobbies + projects), what if we cut down our getting ready time?

Getting ready isn’t really about how we look — it’s usually just a routine we’ve never really questioned.

Here are 4 of my favorite getting-ready time savers:

1/ Showering

If you shower in the morning, consider if that is the best time for you to shower?

Maybe yes - if you workout in the morning, it’s the thing that wakes you up, or it’s the only quiet time you get in the day

Maybe no - if it’s just the way you’ve always done it

This could create space to use your freshest energy on your Yellows.

2/ Hair routine

Consider if some days can be a “hair up claw clip day” vs. “full hair routine” day. Both have a place — one just saves you time.

Find a simple version of your hair routine that saves you time, while still feeling confident.

Just like hair - consider if some days can be a “simple makeup” vs. “full make up” day.

During covid - I tried the simple make up routine and I was shocked how a little goes a long way in terms of confidence and saving time.

To avoid taking the time to try on 5 outfits before work, consider picking what to wear the night before.

You could even have a section in your closet for “work clothes.”

You know they fit and know they’re appropriate. You can go directly to that section and remove a lot of time deciding and finding clothes.

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That 15–20 minutes you save getting ready becomes a:

🟡 Walk

🟡 Journal page

🟡 Workout

🟡 Creative time

And starting your day on your terms.