Your Morning Routine Toolkit164bag or basket so they can take it with them. Others keep it at
their morning “spot” in their house.
Kelly Gerber says, “I have my study materials and pens
ready in the same spot (command central for my mornings). I
charge the phone so it’s ready to be my Bible and calendar and
keep me going throughout the day.”
Araceli C. Day says, “I have a specific corner of the
house where I do my morning time, and my basket with all
the supplies stays there (other than my planner). My wake- up
alarm is programmed on my iPad, so as I head to bed, I plug
the iPad on its stand on my dresser (away from the bed so that
I have to actually get out of bed to turn it off!).”
Julie Atkinson Reynolds confirms, “I set a bedtime alarm,
and make sure that my study materials and calendar are ready
and waiting in my spot.”
A morning “spot” is popular for three- minute morning
users, but if you prefer variety and sometimes have your time
on the porch or by the fireplace or in your bed, having a bag
or basket makes it simple to be spontaneous.
Start Growing Your Preparation Time
Once you’ve prepared a morning kit, the next step is to con-
sider how you want to grow your preparation; how you want
to smooth the path to a great morning even more. This is the
fun part. This is where we pamper our future selves. I like to
think of it like having a guest, except the guest is my tired,
grumpy morning self. I prepare candles, coffee, a cozy corner,
and all the little accoutrements of an inspiring morning time.