The Art of Slow Mornings: Why Rushing Less Helps You Achieve More
- Jamie Barnikel
- May 22
- 2 min read
For many, mornings are chaotic. Alarms go off, coffee is gulped, emails are checked, and the day begins in a blur. But what if the way you start your morning could transform your entire day?
Enter the slow morning—a simple but powerful ritual that prioritizes presence, peace, and purpose.
What is a Slow Morning?
A slow morning isn’t about sleeping in or being unproductive. It’s about intentionally slowing down your start so you own your day, instead of the other way around.
It means waking up with enough time to think, breathe, and set a tone of calm control.
Why Slow Mornings Work
Less stress. Rushing activates your fight-or-flight mode. Slowing down grounds you.
More clarity. A calm start helps you make better decisions and focus.
Increased productivity. Ironically, doing less in the morning can help you do more with your day—because you're centered and not reactive.
What a Slow Morning Might Include
Waking up 30–60 minutes earlier than necessary
Drinking coffee or tea without your phone
Journaling or writing down your intentions
Reading a few pages of a book
Stretching or gentle movement
Sitting in silence or meditating
Going outside, even briefly
It’s not about checking off every box—it’s about creating a few moments that are just yours.
How to Start Having Slow Mornings
Go to bed earlier. A slow morning begins the night before.
Don’t touch your phone for the first 30 minutes. Avoid the digital flood.
Pick 1–2 rituals to enjoy. Don’t overload. Maybe it’s a quiet cup of coffee and a 5-minute journal entry.
Set a “bare minimum.” Even 10 minutes of slowness can be enough to shift your mindset.
What You Might Notice
You're calmer and more present throughout the day
You feel ahead instead of constantly catching up
You may even look forward to waking up (yes, really)
Final Thought
You don’t need a perfect morning routine. You need a better rhythm. One that doesn’t start with noise, but with intention. Because when your day begins quietly, your mind often follows.
“The way you spend your morning is how you spend your life.”
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