what's the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?

first thing I do in the morning is wash my face/ brush my teeth

what's yours

to clarify, I include getting a drink with breakfast

at least that's how I do it

Scratch whichever cat(s) are in bed with me. The head to the bathroom to pee.

how cute (the cat thing anyway)

not too sure about the peeing

honestly not sure why it groces me out so much, we all do it (me included)

Pet the dog, go pee, and make the coffee

Groan "not again" just about sums it up. Then bathroom and teeth brushing.

(*edited - spelling)

I do go to the bathroom and feed the cat first. But then I make my breakfast.

Bathroom, hit the coffee on button, light cigarette and wait for said coffee. Then open laptop and play Township. Lol. Silly game but it amuses me!!

Pee

........

Open my eyes.

Seriously though ... washroom.

I know it wasn't actually asked -- but what the hey -- my morning routine is:

0. Deal with emergency if needed (e.g. Farm animal problem, Sump pump failure, Water failure, Power failure, Out of furnace fuel, Out of chocolate)
1. Washroom. (Toilet. Shave. Wash/Shower.)
2. Back to bedroom. (Get dressed. Make bed. Find eyeglasses. No longer on meds.)
3. Check my plans for the day
4. Check email
5. Light breakfast (Takes me time before my stomach is ready)
6. Ponder the fact that I can't stand coffee
7. Brush teeth, mouthwash
8. Never watch the news

I read my list of positives (written the night before) before doing anything else. Based on a study I read. It really helps.

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Originally Posted by SilverTrees I read my list of positives (written the night before) before doing anything else. Based on a study I read. It really helps.

What a great idea!

For the past 4 years the first thing I’ve done after using the bathroom is take a shower. Whether I work or not. There have been maybe 5 times in those 4 years where I haven’t showered first thing and I think twice where I haven’t showered at all that day because I was at home alone for the whole day. I feel super gross if I don’t shower first thing.

One study suggested that writing down 3 positive things about oneself each night before sleep and reading them first thing in the morning can increase positive thoughts and help to relieve depression after ~ 1 month

Take my thyroid medication since it has to be taken on an empty stomach

I dive into the shower.

Turn my computer on, wash my face, then make a coffee and blob around for a bit.

Yawn, stretch are the first things.
Lots after that.