Become a Morning Routine Person: 7 Hacks That Actually Work

Shailey & Katie's Lemonade Stand: Design Moms Finding the Happy Balance as Creative Entrepreneurs

This week on Shailey & Katie’s Lemonade Stand, Katie attempts the impossible: convincing die-hard night owl Shailey that mornings don’t have to be miserable.

Katie shares how she went from dragging herself out of bed at the last possible second to actually looking forward to mornings (shocking, we know). She’s walking Shailey through seven practical, totally doable hacks to transform mornings—without becoming that person who wakes up at 4:30 a.m. to journal by candlelight and run a marathon.

They dive into why dopamine is the secret sauce for motivation, how to beat decision fatigue before it ruins your day, and why a tiny burst of “activation energy” is all you need to get moving. Plus, Katie explains why your mornings actually start the night before and how to “play offense” with your day instead of just reacting to it.

By the end, Shailey is almost convinced—and you might be, too.

Takeaways

Morning routines don’t have to be complicated to change everything.

Hacking dopamine —it’s the key to motivation.

Simplify your choices to fight decision fatigue.

Harness a quick burst of activation energy to kickstart your day.

Create before you consume.

Step away from the snooze button—it’s a trap.

Stop playing defense with your time and start playing offense.

Expect new habits to feel awkward at first.

A good morning starts the night before.

Prioritize sleep quality over sleep quantity.

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