Hey there. If you’re someone who struggles to stay consistent with your goals, whether they’re fitness-related or not, I want you to consider something... are your plans constantly being derailed by unexpected life stuff? You know, the curveballs that get thrown at you during the day and knock your whole schedule off track?
That used to be me too. But what changed everything was learning how to build a morning routine.
Now, before we get into it, I want to be clear—if you already have a balanced life and your current routine works for you, then cool. You don’t need to force yourself to become a morning person. But if you find yourself stuck in a cycle of getting motivated, making a plan, and then losing momentum after a couple weeks... this is for you.
Morning routines work because they happen before your day fully kicks in. Fewer distractions, fewer variables, more control. That’s the key. When you build a chunk of your day—first thing—for what matters most to you, it becomes a habit over time. Motivation stops being a requirement. You just do it.
And it doesn’t have to be complicated. Say you want to work on a personal project or develop a new skill. If you think it’ll take 30 minutes, block off 45. If you want to hit the gym for an hour, block off 90 minutes. Give yourself more time than you think you need, especially at the start. It’s not about rushing. It’s about creating space to follow through.
The first couple of weeks might feel awkward. You’ll probably feel like you’re stumbling through it. That’s normal. It took me about six months before early mornings felt like second nature. But after a few weeks, you’ll start to hit a rhythm and eventually, it becomes automatic.
You’re also going to need to make adjustments in the evening. If you’re getting up earlier, you’ll probably need to go to bed earlier. Late nights will happen, and you’ll be tired some mornings, but more often than not, you’ll get into a solid flow that supports everything else you’re trying to do.
The best part? When you build your day around the things that truly matter to you—before the world can interrupt—it’s easier to stay on track. So if you haven’t been able to stay consistent with your goals and you’re not a morning person, this is your invitation to try something different.
Start small. Be realistic. And give it a few weeks to stick.
And if you want support building your habits and routines, I’d love for you to join me in The YLF Experience. You’ll get personalized coaching, support, and a community of people working toward the same goal—building a sustainable lifestyle that works for them.
Let’s get after it.