Prayer is the best way to start the day. I'm Orthodox Christian and say the morning prayers from our prayer book which takes about 20 - 30 minutes. Giving thanks to God and praying for others in the morning is so important. Lovely video, Jennifer. You remain in my prayers.
Hi Jane! I am also an Orthodox Christian and have been for only 4 years. How long have you practiced the prayer rule? I still struggle with making time for it but seem to come back to it quarterly with renewed fervor. ❤
Lovely routine. Very wise too! It comforted me that you read your Bible and prayed in the morning. I live in a small country in Europe and I’m always so thankful to see others serve the Lord. It gives me so much hope. Thank you, Jennifer 🙏🏻🤎
I love that you begin your day spending quiet time with the Lord. It really sets the tone for the day. One of peace and readiness to tackle anything that may come your way.
As a Mum, the most important and enjoyable moment was having breakfast with my children. This is how I grew up, and I remember that my Dad would always set the breakfast table the night before, so my Mum wouldn't have to do it. French breakfast: coffee or hot chocolate, slices of bread with butter, honey or home-made jam. I loved having my parents and brothers around the table with me before they left for work and we left for school. Now as a grandmother, I enjoy doing the same with my grandchildren :)
My morning routine resembles yours. Up at 5 am, I go to the sunroom and enjoy oolong or green tea first thing. I pray the Liturgy of the Hours, which is the prayer of the Church (I’m Catholic!) and I never cease to be thrilled knowing that all over the globe people are praying the Hours. I love the morning quiet! My children are grownup and gone and my husband sleeps to at least 6:15,so I have all that quiet time to myself. After prayer I will journal, review what’s up for the day, make coffee, and just sit and think. We are in the active phase of our retirement and are usually preparing or recovering from a trip! I love to just sit with my tea or coffee and review my life and be thankful for everyone I’ve loved and all the experiences I’ve lived in my 67 years.
I would love to see your morning routine on the days that you have to be on campus. I find it hard to relate to a routine where I'm not getting the kids out the door for school. I wish I could have a routine this peaceful!
Hello Jennifer. I am curious about two things. 1) Since you wake up so early what time you go to bed? 2) Where is your husband, or what is he doing when you wake up, say prayers and meditate and then write journal in your bed? I wonder if you will reply to my questions, since I noticed that you do not read or respond to your viewers comments.
Yes so interesting to hear of different cultures habits! When I was a nanny in the city, I’d often run into mothers brushing their children’s teeth in public bathrooms and they’d say “we had breakfast here right before this play date stays, so we are only brushing our teeth now” ☺️ As an American we would not think to do that, but I enjoyed having the children see different ways people do things ☺️
I do appreciate you sharing your gentle spirit; you are so genuine. It's so easy to lose the grace & gentleness of being a wife & mom. Love your honesty re: non-negotiable Quiet Time with God!
Love it when you share your faith. Deut. 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. God bless you and your family.
That was beautiful. I appreciated the fact that you gave us a peek into your faith and the way you choose to incorporate your practice of prayer and Bible study into your morning. I’m grateful that you chose to go out of your comfort zone to include that private moment in this video. Thank you for not leaving that part out. I’d enjoy seeing a night time routine as well since you seem to include some prep the evening before for the next morning. I think that’s key to removing some of the stress of rushing around in the morning. Have a blessed day. ❤
I also would love to see a nighttime routine!! My husband and I have begun giving more order to our lives by trying variations on a nighttime routine that we saw from The TH-cam Wheezy Waiter. He and his wife have these "Four R's" they use to structure their evening and it has been a really helpful first step for my husband and me. We figure we need to get the evening stuff down first, since it preps the morning, before we really build a morning routine. We both have ok-ish morning routines, if we get up in time. 😂 But we've noticed having a nighttime routine really helps set the stage for success in the morning.
Hi! Thank you for adding the part about reading the Bible and praying :) My morning routine as a married woman without kiddos is like this: 6:30-7am - wake up, get dressed for a dog walk, make coffee and bring it to my husband while he does his morning prayer time 7-7:30 - walk the dog while drinking my coffee which is my morning prayer time while enjoying nature 7:30-8am - get myself ready for the day, eat breakfast my husband made for us, prep lunches and head to work at 8am.
I started off motherhood (1 child) with a strict schedule. Then came the second child, that turned into a less strict routine. Then the third child came, which turned into no schedule and complete chaos. I continued living in chaos for 3 more years & finally took on my strict schedule again. Life feels easier when everyone knows what is expected of them and when! If you want to add a slight bit of richness to your coffee, add a small sliver of salted butter to your heavy cream and cinnamon, it gives the illusion that you’re drinking a snickerdoodle. It’s so good!
Dear Jennifer, thank you for this video! You inspired me with your time organization for prayer, meditation, Bible reading, and journaling. I usually wake up around 5:30 and start my meditation practice at 6 and it lasts for 1 hour more or less, but in this case, I have little time left for reading and prayer because my boyfriend wakes up around 7:15 am. I felt inspired to re-organize this part of my morning routine after watching your video.
Jennifer, I literally listed to Terry Savelle’s 5 things successful people do before 8 am video today for the first time! A few hours later I’m watching this video because I feel God is really calling me to make routine changes. I’m a mother of 3 and like many, I feel like the day needs more hours. I really need to start getting out of bed earlier, pray, meditate, journal and plan more efficiently. Thank you so so much for sharing your routine, even the moments that you didn’t want to 😄 you’re an inspiration because I know you also have children and have managed to accomplish so much. ❤ God bless you and your home 😊
Lovely routine! I’m usually getting ready for work and school dropoff, so my routine is to wake up at 5:30 am, make my bed, get dressed, brush my teeth, wash my face, apply skincare, apply a little makeup, and style my hair. Then I put on jewelry and grab my purse and work tote. By this time it’s around 6 am and I make a cup of coffee and enjoy that (also with cinnamon!). I wake my daughter at 6:30 am, help her get ready and get her breakfast, fill up our water bottles, then we’re out the door by 7 am for school dropoff and work. 😮💨
Interesting to peer into your early morning routine, Jennifer. Uniquely yours, as you practice your faith, beliefs, and modes of self care. While not possible to be replicated exactly by viewers, what can be gained are new organizational techniques, disciplines, and ideals. Getting up before the rest of the family gives many benefits to a busy Mom or Dad caring for their children who aren't home schooled and need to get everyone out the door on time. A goal of enjoying a serene, joyful, and grateful home life is a beautiful one.
I have been waking up around 4:30/4:45 -5:30 for over 20 years and I Still find it extremely hard to wake up. 😅 I go to bed at a decent hour so it isn’t that…. I just have never found it easy to wake up. My kids are swimmers so some mornings all 4 are awake at 4:30 so we can leave the house around 5 to get to the pool. Gone are the quiet alone-time mornings I once enjoyed 😅. Had I known swimming was so intense maybe I would have steered them in a different direction!
Good morning Jennifer! I love that you start your day in prayer, meditation and Bible reading. It grounds us, doesn’t it?! Actually I love everything about your routine! Does Ben also get up with you? I’m praying for you as you minister to your mom and sister… and as you allow others to minister to you. 🌹
Beautiful sentiment.❤😊 I wish I had someone praying for me too. Maybe one day. In the meantime, I'm going directly to prayer, devotion, and meditation for myself, my husband, my children, and grandchildren.
Good morning! I am actually walking my morning 5 mile trek while I listen to this, so I don't have my Bible in front of me, but the scripture that says bodily exercise profits a little but spiritual exercise is profitable for all things… that is the framework that you abide, and I want to send a heartfelt thanks for sharing, one sister in Christ to another. Lovely.
Adorable bookmark - I love kid-made treasure like that. When my littles pick a flower for me, sometimes I’ll press it, and then use packing tape to adhere it to a notecard, write the name and date of who picked it and when, trim it if needed, and add it to my bookmark stash. 😊
My morning starts about 6am, with a shower, getting dressed, bible reading and prayer, checking my planner, and bfast, usually with a TH-cam video. It's just my husband and myself, and he is usually gone in the morning before I get up. Once I'm done bfast, I'm off to work-babysitting my granddaughter. In all my mornings take about 2 hours. I should incorporate exercise, and I'm thinking of getting a rebounder to motivate me.
You remind me so much of my mother. She is the most disciplined and accomplished woman I know. I strive to be like her because I am naturally more like my father, a go with the flow type but I feel so much better when I hold myself to routines and discipline. I love your content Jennifer. Thank you.
When you talked about how you like to call your parents or sister when you do your makeup, my heart hurt thinking about the loss of your dad. 😢I am so sorry for your loss, and I pray you find comfort in God as you mourn. 🙏❤
Wow. I am always racing and rushing from the moment I get up to the moment I go to bed. I’m working with laser focus to get everything done and in its place and at the ready for the next day. No time to chit chat or read. I listen to podcasts while I work and sometimes leave a message like this. Wow. Happy for you. Maybe someday, I can do this.
I mean, she has two private tutors who take probably five hours of work off her hands a day (I'm guessing, going off of how long it takes me to homeschool four kids). I don't think her morning routine is reflective of many mother's realities.
i agree. but i think she has changed her own perspective on this. because before she used to do it all. im all for normalizing aspects of life that can be outsourced and wished she would share more about it-like why she decided now, as opposed to when kids were young, cost, what’s most useful, etc. for example, after regularly watching her vidoes it appears she has now "outsourced" cleaning (she has mentioned she has cleansers come in regularly, but still does a lot herself), cooking (meal service trays, as well as meal kits to supplement daily cooking), grocery shopping/delivery, and now homeschooling (tutors) . It allows her to work (write and TH-cam), thus generating more income that can be used on these services. Personally I wouldn’t mind cooking and cleaning services! @@hannaht4683
@@hannaht4683yes and no. It’s the 5 am wake-up that I think does the trick. My kids don’t get up before 8 but I am up at 6:30. I do much of what she does during her mornings and if I wanted to do more, I’d get up earlier (I don’t 😂). Sometimes I choose a slow, quiet breakfast during that time, other days I share that time with my kids which makes it neither slow nor quiet haha! But great in its own way! Then on to homeschool.
Such a peaceful start to your day❤ I'm wondering if you'd be willing to do a similar video for your night time routine as well? Sounds like you do some prep work before bed to get your morning off to such a smooth start. I struggle with this myself at the end of a busy day.
I couldn't figure out how you were always so organized throughout the day and have 4 children being home schooled. Two tutors, the equivalent of sending them to a private school. Now everything makes sense.
I know two women personally who did it without tutors and outside help. One had 6 kids and one had 2. They were stay at home moms. I imagine having your own business would also make it easier. ou just have to find a way that works for you. I don't know about homeschooling while working though. Never met anyone doing that although their may be someone.
Love coffee , prayer, meditation.. I too love smelling the coffee .. Also I love what you sad that prayer is talking God and meditation is listening to god.. 🙏🏽🥰
Love your routine it’s similar to mine except I take my dog for walks and meet with my friend once a week for further walks and my breakfast consist of hot foods (eggs, Turkey bacon, multigrain toast & coffee) - Jennifer, your videos and audiobooks are very inspiring (Ihowever, I wish the audio was your voice)
Jennifer, I think it is time I re-read the Madam Chic Series! I really appreciate this little peak into your morning routine. And the peak into your Prayer and Scripture time. My husband and I are doing more praying to figure out where to fit that into our day more/ better. It's so important! I have derived so much education from your books since I read the first one in 2015. I've lost count how many times I've read them! When we finally got a different house in 2021, I even christened my Living Room bookshelves with the Madam Chic whole boxed set.❤ I've learned so much from you!!
Thank you for sharing your morning prayer and Scripture reading! That was so encouraging ❤ if I have to get up before 7, I’m dead all day😂 as a homeschool mom myself, our mornings have always been a lot more hectic because I (tried to) do it all. With the exception of the homeschool academy of fine arts at our church, it’s always been intense. All I have left now is our last 2 daughters. (8 kids)
Thank you Jennifer. This video is re-energizing me! ❤ My baby is 6 months old, and I’m starting to feel more normal now that he’s getting out of that tiny baby stage.
Your peaceful entrance into the day is so inspiring. I love that you mentioned some adjustments and differences you have encountered over the seasons of mothering. It sounds like your lines have fallen in pleasant places. My desire is to be up before the smallest child, who is the earliest riser, but that doesn't always happen. The quietness accompanies me for the most part as I go about praying, reading and drinking coffee followed by a morning walk and weight lifting. It's a challenge for me to be still when people are around so that first hour is a blessing if all are sleeping. My husband makes my coffee most mornings and sometimes he likes running ideas over with me before the start of his work day. How does Ben interact with you in your morning routine?
I love this so much! One of the pleasures I enjoy during my early morning routine is listening to your past morning routine videos along with Minimal Mom's 5AM morning routine videos. (You both are my favorite to listen to.) Now, I have another one to add to my TH-cam playlist with this new one you posted. These definitely help me get my day started on the right foot. Praying for you with the loss of your dad. 🥰
I got a delightful surprise when I saw your calendar and realised it was Australian. It had holidays for the area I live in on it! I also say a prayer as I wake, giving my day to God and then after a one hour walk, I do Bible study and devotional. I totally respect individual ways of meditating or listening to God but know that if I do not have that time, then my day can easily unravel. It centers me and usually gives a word of wisdom or focus for my day. I am enjoying everyone else's comments about their mornings too.
I love that you mentioned Terri Savelle Foy!! I LOVE her and her ministry! I go to her conferences every year. Very often her videos are in my morning routine and your videos are part of my evening routine. They are so relaxing when I am unwinding for the day. ❤😊
This is so refreshing! I find it so hard to wake up early and stay consistent with a routine, but I am inspired to try again. Thank you for this video. I love how organized you are, and that you spend your mornings with God. This probably one of my favorite videos!
I'll have to go back and re-read your book. I'm up at 5:00 a.m., but my Granddaughter needs to be out the door by 7:00 a.m. for the school bus, so I spend time making sure she's ready. I'm trying to start the day by reading my Bible, but having trouble concentrating since I don't know the best place to start. On another subject, I just watched your Blue zone recipe video and would like to see more of those. I printed a couple of them out, so thank you.
Simply beautiful. I can only aspire to be more like you, Jennifer. If I could just go to bed earlier and start my day earlier, that would be a good start. ❤ Thinking about you and your family. May God continue to be your peace and refuge. xxx
I love this video and took a few notes to help with my morning structure. Here's a question on your planner and to-do list: How do you compile your written lists of phone calls, emails, shopping and errands, etc. in your planner? I often write the night before on a lined paper, but I am forever rewriting and it looks a bit messy and as I think of it, I may have a call to make at the top of my list and later on, down the list I've thought of another person I need to call, and it gets a bit jumbled. I would love some detailed tips on this. Thank you. Looking forward to your evening routine and the one where your morning varies when your children go to campus. Also, when you mentioned publishing your video before your coffee and exercise, that time frame seemed relatively short. So, I wasn't sure if that was when you were also producing them. Thank you.
I also start my day with devotionals and thanks, plus coffee and water. Then I walk my dog for an hour and come home to stretch, shower & eat breakfast. Thx for sharing this! Will you do an evening routine next?
I think you and I are the only ones in the comments who shower in the morning. I can’t imagine exercising and then going about the day without a shower.
Thank you for another beautiful video! And thank you for sharing your faith in God with the world. That was refreshing and inspiring! Do you have any favorite recipe websites or cookbooks that you use often?
You’re so great at showing where chic meets reality! My exercise space is the same, with a sheet thrown over unslightly stuff ☺️… I have a sheet thrown over ongoing electrical project materials 😅
Love this morning inspo Jennifer! Connecting with the Lord in the morning is so wonderful! Blasting worship music on the early morning commute really fuels the rest of my day!
I just ordered cinnamon extract for my coffee… I used to do that when I got tired of the grounds and it has more flavor, but haven’t done it in a while! This time of year, it sounds so good. 😊 My morning routine is just coffee, Bible, and then making sure I’m caught up on checking the kids’ math and writing… stopping to enjoy the birds and deer here and there. After the kids stroll in and get started on breakfast, I’ll sneak away to get dressed and make my bed, watch your video if it’s there (so calming and grounding!) and I’m ready to start our day with morning chores and Together Time before the rest of homeschooling takes place. 💛 I definitely need to add in exercise and more water!
I really enjoyed watching your morning routine. Mine is similar and i too pray and meditate. Loved to hear you say that prayer is talking to God and meditation is listening to God. So true!
Thanks for sharing- your routine is lovely! Mine has many similar components and also starts at 5 AM. A homeschooling question if you have the chance to answer or address at some point, please. We also homeschool and always have. I’m getting to a point where a tutor may be a helpful addition for us. How did you go about finding one? What subjects have you found helpful for the tutor to teach? Thank you!
I am so inspired by this video to wake up earlier and try to do some of these things! I'm typically one who sleeps in as long as I can with just enough time to make it out the door on time. Then I try to cram everything in during the evening, such as reading Scripture etc. Sometimes it works but usually I'm too tired. I'm going to give some of these a try! Thanks for the lovely video Jennifer! ❤
Good morning Jennifer! I absolutely loved this video, thank you!! Also, you mentioned an idea for another video idea for your a.m. routine surrounding your homeschool group days...that would be fun! I am holding you close in my heart and prayers. I pray for and think of you every day. Please take care of yourself. Sending you so much support and care! With love, Kellie
This morning routine is a dream😍one day my morning will hopefully look similar- but at this time my babies are little and not quite sleeping through the night but I know it won’t be like this forever😌thank you for sharing!
I absolutely love the idea of early mornings. I’m Muslim and we have a dawn prayer which starts around 4 but time shifts according to sunrise timings. I’ve been asking God to give me the strength to wake up for the prayer and start my day. So far I’m a lot better but still want to improve it as I usually have a nap after the prayer which I want to eliminate.
Thank you Jenifer for your video. I got inspiration for praying, meditation and journaling. Building my morning routine out. I have been excersising 10-15 min every morning. And I love that too!
My morning begins about 7 / 7:30. When done with bathroom things I walk the dog, coffee with devotions, wake kids, and once they're ready we start homeschooling.
I’m so sorry about your father’s passing. I am sending prayers 👍for you and your family. I lost my dad 30 years ago and I know the pain. I also lost my only brother on Friday 😢. Heartbreaking 💔
What a beautiful video. Routines are probably the most important way (for me) to better life in general. Reminders and a wonderfully shot video to boot are always helpful and appreciated.
I really enjoy you and your videos this one was special to me to see your spirituality no wonder I so enjoy you should have known your videos are so wholesome ❤ when I can I will purchase a book or two keep up you good content
I love that you have the Mary Engelbreit calendar. Her whimsical art and quotations are wonderful. I like that my two favourite inspiring women are connected this way❤
I love At Home With Madame Chic! I read this book six years ago before having kids, it was much easier to set routines back then😅. But I still implement many things I've learned. The book is well written and full of wisdom. After this video, I'm going to make the time to reread it 😊
Hi Good morning Jennifer and happy October, you have inspired me to take control of my morning routine, it is always hectic and busy ,I'm taking this as part of my mental health and wellness. Thank you 😊.
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I couldn’t help but think of my 5:00 am morning routine that begins with… two more hours of sleep! ♥️😬😂
Too funny!
Made me lol!
I’d love to be able to get up at 5am and not feel ill all day!
Saaame!!! 😂 I tried but I really feel awful rest of the day. Maybe one day
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Prayer is the best way to start the day. I'm Orthodox Christian and say the morning prayers from our prayer book which takes about 20 - 30 minutes. Giving thanks to God and praying for others in the morning is so important. Lovely video, Jennifer. You remain in my prayers.
Hi Jane! I am also an Orthodox Christian and have been for only 4 years. How long have you practiced the prayer rule? I still struggle with making time for it but seem to come back to it quarterly with renewed fervor. ❤
Lovely routine. Very wise too! It comforted me that you read your Bible and prayed in the morning. I live in a small country in Europe and I’m always so thankful to see others serve the Lord. It gives me so much hope. Thank you, Jennifer 🙏🏻🤎
I love that you begin your day spending quiet time with the Lord. It really sets the tone for the day. One of peace and readiness to tackle anything that may come your way.
As a Mum, the most important and enjoyable moment was having breakfast with my children. This is how I grew up, and I remember that my Dad would always set the breakfast table the night before, so my Mum wouldn't have to do it. French breakfast: coffee or hot chocolate, slices of bread with butter, honey or home-made jam. I loved having my parents and brothers around the table with me before they left for work and we left for school. Now as a grandmother, I enjoy doing the same with my grandchildren :)
My morning routine resembles yours. Up at 5 am, I go to the sunroom and enjoy oolong or green tea first thing. I pray the Liturgy of the Hours, which is the prayer of the Church (I’m Catholic!) and I never cease to be thrilled knowing that all over the globe people are praying the Hours. I love the morning quiet! My children are grownup and gone and my husband sleeps to at least 6:15,so I have all that quiet time to myself. After prayer I will journal, review what’s up for the day, make coffee, and just sit and think. We are in the active phase of our retirement and are usually preparing or recovering from a trip! I love to just sit with my tea or coffee and review my life and be thankful for everyone I’ve loved and all the experiences I’ve lived in my 67 years.
I would love to see your morning routine on the days that you have to be on campus. I find it hard to relate to a routine where I'm not getting the kids out the door for school. I wish I could have a routine this peaceful!
Hello Jennifer. I am curious about two things. 1) Since you wake up so early what time you go to bed? 2) Where is your husband, or what is he doing when you wake up, say prayers and meditate and then write journal in your bed? I wonder if you will reply to my questions, since I noticed that you do not read or respond to your viewers comments.
Here in Italy we brush our teeth after coffee or breakfast. Interesting to learn other cultures habits❤️
Yes so interesting to hear of different cultures habits! When I was a nanny in the city, I’d often run into mothers brushing their children’s teeth in public bathrooms and they’d say “we had breakfast here right before this play date stays, so we are only brushing our teeth now” ☺️
As an American we would not think to do that, but I enjoyed having the children see different ways people do things ☺️
Yes we don’t brush until after breakfast either.
@@SunshineandSass me too.
I do appreciate you sharing your gentle spirit; you are so genuine. It's so easy to lose the grace & gentleness of being a wife & mom. Love your honesty re: non-negotiable Quiet Time with God!
Love it when you share your faith. Deut. 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. God bless you and your family.
This was such a 'quiet delight' to watch, Jennifer. Thanks so much for sharing your routine - I've been inspired tone more intentional and productive.
That was beautiful. I appreciated the fact that you gave us a peek into your faith and the way you choose to incorporate your practice of prayer and Bible study into your morning. I’m grateful that you chose to go out of your comfort zone to include that private moment in this video. Thank you for not leaving that part out. I’d enjoy seeing a night time routine as well since you seem to include some prep the evening before for the next morning. I think that’s key to removing some of the stress of rushing around in the morning. Have a blessed day. ❤
I also would love to see a nighttime routine!! My husband and I have begun giving more order to our lives by trying variations on a nighttime routine that we saw from The TH-cam Wheezy Waiter. He and his wife have these "Four R's" they use to structure their evening and it has been a really helpful first step for my husband and me. We figure we need to get the evening stuff down first, since it preps the morning, before we really build a morning routine. We both have ok-ish morning routines, if we get up in time. 😂 But we've noticed having a nighttime routine really helps set the stage for success in the morning.
Hi! Thank you for adding the part about reading the Bible and praying :)
My morning routine as a married woman without kiddos is like this:
6:30-7am - wake up, get dressed for a dog walk, make coffee and bring it to my husband while he does his morning prayer time
7-7:30 - walk the dog while drinking my coffee which is my morning prayer time while enjoying nature
7:30-8am - get myself ready for the day, eat breakfast my husband made for us, prep lunches and head to work at 8am.
I started off motherhood (1 child) with a strict schedule. Then came the second child, that turned into a less strict routine. Then the third child came, which turned into no schedule and complete chaos. I continued living in chaos for 3 more years & finally took on my strict schedule again. Life feels easier when everyone knows what is expected of them and when!
If you want to add a slight bit of richness to your coffee, add a small sliver of salted butter to your heavy cream and cinnamon, it gives the illusion that you’re drinking a snickerdoodle. It’s so good!
Dear Jennifer, thank you for this video! You inspired me with your time organization for prayer, meditation, Bible reading, and journaling. I usually wake up around 5:30 and start my meditation practice at 6 and it lasts for 1 hour more or less, but in this case, I have little time left for reading and prayer because my boyfriend wakes up around 7:15 am. I felt inspired to re-organize this part of my morning routine after watching your video.
Jennifer, I literally listed to Terry Savelle’s 5 things successful people do before 8 am video today for the first time! A few hours later I’m watching this video because I feel God is really calling me to make routine changes. I’m a mother of 3 and like many, I feel like the day needs more hours. I really need to start getting out of bed earlier, pray, meditate, journal and plan more efficiently.
Thank you so so much for sharing your routine, even the moments that you didn’t want to 😄 you’re an inspiration because I know you also have children and have managed to accomplish so much. ❤ God bless you and your home 😊
Lovely routine! I’m usually getting ready for work and school dropoff, so my routine is to wake up at 5:30 am, make my bed, get dressed, brush my teeth, wash my face, apply skincare, apply a little makeup, and style my hair. Then I put on jewelry and grab my purse and work tote. By this time it’s around 6 am and I make a cup of coffee and enjoy that (also with cinnamon!). I wake my daughter at 6:30 am, help her get ready and get her breakfast, fill up our water bottles, then we’re out the door by 7 am for school dropoff and work. 😮💨
I start my day with Bible study and meditation as well- it is a wonderful way to open our minds to a day of peace and positivity! ❤
Interesting to peer into your early morning routine, Jennifer. Uniquely yours, as you practice your faith, beliefs, and modes of self care. While not possible to be replicated exactly by viewers, what can be gained are new organizational techniques, disciplines, and ideals. Getting up before the rest of the family gives many benefits to a busy Mom or Dad caring for their children who aren't home schooled and need to get everyone out the door on time. A goal of enjoying a serene, joyful, and grateful home life is a beautiful one.
Well put ❤
I have been waking up around 4:30/4:45 -5:30 for over 20 years and I Still find it extremely hard to wake up. 😅 I go to bed at a decent hour so it isn’t that…. I just have never found it easy to wake up.
My kids are swimmers so some mornings all 4 are awake at 4:30 so we can leave the house around 5 to get to the pool. Gone are the quiet alone-time mornings I once enjoyed 😅. Had I known swimming was so intense maybe I would have steered them in a different direction!
Ahh..that's a very European breakfast🥰 Yumm
Good morning Jennifer! I love that you start your day in prayer, meditation and Bible reading. It grounds us, doesn’t it?!
Actually I love everything about your routine! Does Ben also get up with you?
I’m praying for you as you minister to your mom and sister… and as you allow others to minister to you. 🌹
Beautiful sentiment.❤😊 I wish I had someone praying for me too. Maybe one day.
In the meantime, I'm going directly to prayer, devotion, and meditation for myself, my husband, my children, and grandchildren.
Well… I can pray for you! 🌻
Jennifer please do another evening routine. I love these videos
Good morning! I am actually walking my morning 5 mile trek while I listen to this, so I don't have my Bible in front of me, but the scripture that says bodily exercise profits a little but spiritual exercise is profitable for all things… that is the framework that you abide, and I want to send a heartfelt thanks for sharing, one sister in Christ to another. Lovely.
Praying first things in the morning: Yas Yas Yas .
Wonderful video! I too, pray and read my Bible in the morning, its the best part of my day! ❤
After getting up at 4:30ish for over 30 years for work, i now get up 7:30-8:00 and always start my time with prayer/Bible reading/devotion
So glad you mentioned Terri Savelle Foy!🎉
A beautiful morning routine, Thankyou for sharing Jennifer. When does Ben have his breakfast. Cheers Beverley xx
Adorable bookmark - I love kid-made treasure like that. When my littles pick a flower for me, sometimes I’ll press it, and then use packing tape to adhere it to a notecard, write the name and date of who picked it and when, trim it if needed, and add it to my bookmark stash. 😊
My morning starts about 6am, with a shower, getting dressed, bible reading and prayer, checking my planner, and bfast, usually with a TH-cam video. It's just my husband and myself, and he is usually gone in the morning before I get up. Once I'm done bfast, I'm off to work-babysitting my granddaughter. In all my mornings take about 2 hours. I should incorporate exercise, and I'm thinking of getting a rebounder to motivate me.
You remind me so much of my mother. She is the most disciplined and accomplished woman I know. I strive to be like her because I am naturally more like my father, a go with the flow type but I feel so much better when I hold myself to routines and discipline. I love your content Jennifer. Thank you.
When you talked about how you like to call your parents or sister when you do your makeup, my heart hurt thinking about the loss of your dad. 😢I am so sorry for your loss, and I pray you find comfort in God as you mourn. 🙏❤
Wow. I am always racing and rushing from the moment I get up to the moment I go to bed. I’m working with laser focus to get everything done and in its place and at the ready for the next day. No time to chit chat or read. I listen to podcasts while I work and sometimes leave a message like this. Wow. Happy for you. Maybe someday, I can do this.
Sounds exhausting
I mean, she has two private tutors who take probably five hours of work off her hands a day (I'm guessing, going off of how long it takes me to homeschool four kids). I don't think her morning routine is reflective of many mother's realities.
i agree. but i think she has changed her own perspective on this. because before she used to do it all. im all for normalizing aspects of life that can be outsourced and wished she would share more about it-like why she decided now, as opposed to when kids were young, cost, what’s most useful, etc. for example, after regularly watching her vidoes it appears she has now "outsourced" cleaning (she has mentioned she has cleansers come in regularly, but still does a lot herself), cooking (meal service trays, as well as meal kits to supplement daily cooking), grocery shopping/delivery, and now homeschooling (tutors) . It allows her to work (write and TH-cam), thus generating more income that can be used on these services. Personally I wouldn’t mind cooking and cleaning services! @@hannaht4683
I’d also like to mention the effect of stress has significant health impacts
@@hannaht4683yes and no. It’s the 5 am wake-up that I think does the trick. My kids don’t get up before 8 but I am up at 6:30. I do much of what she does during her mornings and if I wanted to do more, I’d get up earlier (I don’t 😂). Sometimes I choose a slow, quiet breakfast during that time, other days I share that time with my kids which makes it neither slow nor quiet haha! But great in its own way! Then on to homeschool.
Such a peaceful start to your day❤
I'm wondering if you'd be willing to do a similar video for your night time routine as well? Sounds like you do some prep work before bed to get your morning off to such a smooth start. I struggle with this myself at the end of a busy day.
Your son’s bookmark made me smile, too.
I couldn't figure out how you were always so organized throughout the day and have 4 children being home schooled. Two tutors, the equivalent of sending them to a private school. Now everything makes sense.
I know two women personally who did it without tutors and outside help. One had 6 kids and one had 2. They were stay at home moms. I imagine having your own business would also make it easier. ou just have to find a way that works for you. I don't know about homeschooling while working though. Never met anyone doing that although their may be someone.
Love coffee , prayer, meditation.. I too love smelling the coffee .. Also I love what you sad that prayer is talking God and meditation is listening to god.. 🙏🏽🥰
I love how calming your videos always are, a great way to start the day for me!
It's very nice that you remember your parents ❤
Love your routine it’s similar to mine except I take my dog for walks and meet with my friend once a week for further walks and my breakfast consist of hot foods (eggs, Turkey bacon, multigrain toast & coffee) - Jennifer, your videos and audiobooks are very inspiring (Ihowever, I wish the audio was your voice)
Jennifer, I think it is time I re-read the Madam Chic Series! I really appreciate this little peak into your morning routine. And the peak into your Prayer and Scripture time. My husband and I are doing more praying to figure out where to fit that into our day more/ better. It's so important!
I have derived so much education from your books since I read the first one in 2015. I've lost count how many times I've read them! When we finally got a different house in 2021, I even christened my Living Room bookshelves with the Madam Chic whole boxed set.❤
I've learned so much from you!!
You should try making Greek yogurt in the instant pot. It’s so yummy, easy to make and frugal
Now I can see why you always have a super productive day 😊
Love centering prayer in the morning
That’s a great routine . I also love waking up at 5, but I can’t wait until 9 for breakfast. I wake up hungry
You are a Beautiful soul. Thank you for this video, I’m inspired greatly! God bless.
Thank you for sharing your morning prayer and Scripture reading! That was so encouraging ❤ if I have to get up before 7, I’m dead all day😂 as a homeschool mom myself, our mornings have always been a lot more hectic because I (tried to) do it all. With the exception of the homeschool academy of fine arts at our church, it’s always been intense. All I have left now is our last 2 daughters. (8 kids)
Love these videos, Jennifer!! What time do you go to bed? I would love to see an updated evening routine.
Thank you for sharing Jennifer! Your mornings are so productive! Waking up on time without an alarm clock is a dream
What a beautiful way to start the day with gratitude. GB you , your family and others grieving ❤❤
I found myself taking some deep breaths and feeling relaxed while watching this video. Thank you Jennifer.
Thank you Jennifer. This video is re-energizing me! ❤
My baby is 6 months old, and I’m starting to feel more normal now that he’s getting out of that tiny baby stage.
Keep being grateful. Life is hard, also glorious. Prayers for you at this time.
Love your channel! I homeschool my kids,too. I’m working on the routine. Your videos are so inspiring!
Your peaceful entrance into the day is so inspiring. I love that you mentioned some adjustments and differences you have encountered over the seasons of mothering. It sounds like your lines have fallen in pleasant places. My desire is to be up before the smallest child, who is the earliest riser, but that doesn't always happen. The quietness accompanies me for the most part as I go about praying, reading and drinking coffee followed by a morning walk and weight lifting. It's a challenge for me to be still when people are around so that first hour is a blessing if all are sleeping. My husband makes my coffee most mornings and sometimes he likes running ideas over with me before the start of his work day. How does Ben interact with you in your morning routine?
I love this so much! One of the pleasures I enjoy during my early morning routine is listening to your past morning routine videos along with Minimal Mom's 5AM morning routine videos. (You both are my favorite to listen to.) Now, I have another one to add to my TH-cam playlist with this new one you posted. These definitely help me get my day started on the right foot.
Praying for you with the loss of your dad. 🥰
I was just watching one this morning! But I wake up at 6.
What a lovely morning routine! Starting your day with the Lord is most important. Thanks for sharing that! ❤
Beautiful morning routine 💕
I got a delightful surprise when I saw your calendar and realised it was Australian. It had holidays for the area I live in on it! I also say a prayer as I wake, giving my day to God and then after a one hour walk, I do Bible study and devotional. I totally respect individual ways of meditating or listening to God but know that if I do not have that time, then my day can easily unravel. It centers me and usually gives a word of wisdom or focus for my day. I am enjoying everyone else's comments about their mornings too.
At Home with Madame Chic is a wonderful book and my favorite of yours, Jennifer. Enjoyed the vlog so much . Thanks!
I love that you mentioned Terri Savelle Foy!! I LOVE her and her ministry! I go to her conferences every year.
Very often her videos are in my morning routine and your videos are part of my evening routine. They are so relaxing when I am unwinding for the day. ❤😊
This is so refreshing! I find it so hard to wake up early and stay consistent with a routine, but I am inspired to try again. Thank you for this video. I love how organized you are, and that you spend your mornings with God. This probably one of my favorite videos!
I'll have to go back and re-read your book. I'm up at 5:00 a.m., but my Granddaughter needs to be out the door by 7:00 a.m. for the school bus, so I spend time making sure she's ready. I'm trying to start the day by reading my Bible, but having trouble concentrating since I don't know the best place to start. On another subject, I just watched your Blue zone recipe video and would like to see more of those. I printed a couple of them out, so thank you.
Simply beautiful. I can only aspire to be more like you, Jennifer. If I could just go to bed earlier and start my day earlier, that would be a good start. ❤ Thinking about you and your family. May God continue to be your peace and refuge. xxx
It's important to take time for ones self and I appreciate that you take some of the first moments of the day doing that! Beautiful video Jennifer!
Thank you for sharing. Please share the morning routine when the kids leave campus.
I love this video and took a few notes to help with my morning structure. Here's a question on your planner and to-do list: How do you compile your written lists of phone calls, emails, shopping and errands, etc. in your planner? I often write the night before on a lined paper, but I am forever rewriting and it looks a bit messy and as I think of it, I may have a call to make at the top of my list and later on, down the list I've thought of another person I need to call, and it gets a bit jumbled. I would love some detailed tips on this. Thank you. Looking forward to your evening routine and the one where your morning varies when your children go to campus. Also, when you mentioned publishing your video before your coffee and exercise, that time frame seemed relatively short. So, I wasn't sure if that was when you were also producing them. Thank you.
I also start my day with devotionals and thanks, plus coffee and water. Then I walk my dog for an hour and come home to stretch, shower & eat breakfast. Thx for sharing this! Will you do an evening routine next?
I think you and I are the only ones in the comments who shower in the morning. I can’t imagine exercising and then going about the day without a shower.
@@Summermute7 I can’t either!! I was noticing the same thing!!😂
Thank you for another beautiful video! And thank you for sharing your faith in God with the world. That was refreshing and inspiring! Do you have any favorite recipe websites or cookbooks that you use often?
My kids are up before the sun 😅 I might have a morning routine at some point in life.
You’re so great at showing where chic meets reality!
My exercise space is the same, with a sheet thrown over unslightly stuff ☺️… I have a sheet thrown over ongoing electrical project materials 😅
Very peaceful. I have all your books on my bookshelf. Love Madam Chic.
Love this morning inspo Jennifer! Connecting with the Lord in the morning is so wonderful! Blasting worship music on the early morning commute really fuels the rest of my day!
Hi Jennifer. Thank you for sharing. What time do you go to bed?
Is your weekend the same schedule?
Thank you for sharing all of your morning routine - even the very personal.
I just ordered cinnamon extract for my coffee… I used to do that when I got tired of the grounds and it has more flavor, but haven’t done it in a while! This time of year, it sounds so good. 😊 My morning routine is just coffee, Bible, and then making sure I’m caught up on checking the kids’ math and writing… stopping to enjoy the birds and deer here and there. After the kids stroll in and get started on breakfast, I’ll sneak away to get dressed and make my bed, watch your video if it’s there (so calming and grounding!) and I’m ready to start our day with morning chores and Together Time before the rest of homeschooling takes place. 💛 I definitely need to add in exercise and more water!
I love to see your morning routine!
Please show us your routine on the campus day and inspire us, homeschooling moms.
I really enjoyed watching your morning routine. Mine is similar and i too pray and meditate. Loved to hear you say that prayer is talking to God and meditation is listening to God. So true!
Thanks for sharing- your routine is lovely! Mine has many similar components and also starts at 5 AM.
A homeschooling question if you have the chance to answer or address at some point, please. We also homeschool and always have. I’m getting to a point where a tutor may be a helpful addition for us. How did you go about finding one? What subjects have you found helpful for the tutor to teach? Thank you!
I am so inspired by this video to wake up earlier and try to do some of these things! I'm typically one who sleeps in as long as I can with just enough time to make it out the door on time. Then I try to cram everything in during the evening, such as reading Scripture etc. Sometimes it works but usually I'm too tired. I'm going to give some of these a try! Thanks for the lovely video Jennifer! ❤
Wonderful video and peaceful shots! I also start with prayer and a morning devotion while having coffee. My day is much more pleasant that way!
Your morning bowl of yogurt and granola is in the dishes I grew up with! 😍 My mothers everyday dishes!
Good morning Jennifer! I absolutely loved this video, thank you!! Also, you mentioned an idea for another video idea for your a.m. routine surrounding your homeschool group days...that would be fun! I am holding you close in my heart and prayers. I pray for and think of you every day. Please take care of yourself. Sending you so much support and care! With love, Kellie
By the time I did all the things you did it would be noon!
Dear Jennifer, you are a wonderful and inspiring person. God bless you and your family. Best wishes from Vienna , Anna.
This morning routine is a dream😍one day my morning will hopefully look similar- but at this time my babies are little and not quite sleeping through the night but I know it won’t be like this forever😌thank you for sharing!
I absolutely love the idea of early mornings. I’m Muslim and we have a dawn prayer which starts around 4 but time shifts according to sunrise timings. I’ve been asking God to give me the strength to wake up for the prayer and start my day. So far I’m a lot better but still want to improve it as I usually have a nap after the prayer which I want to eliminate.
Thank you Jenifer for your video. I got inspiration for praying, meditation and journaling. Building my morning routine out. I have been excersising 10-15 min every morning. And I love that too!
My morning begins about 7 / 7:30. When done with bathroom things I walk the dog, coffee with devotions, wake kids, and once they're ready we start homeschooling.
I’m so sorry about your father’s passing. I am sending prayers 👍for you and your family. I lost my dad 30 years ago and I know the pain. I also lost my only brother on Friday 😢. Heartbreaking 💔
What a beautiful video. Routines are probably the most important way (for me) to better life in general. Reminders and a wonderfully shot video to boot are always helpful and appreciated.
I really enjoy you and your videos this one was special to me to see your spirituality no wonder I so enjoy you should have known your videos are so wholesome ❤ when I can I will purchase a book or two keep up you good content
I love that you have the Mary Engelbreit calendar. Her whimsical art and quotations are wonderful. I like that my two favourite inspiring women are connected this way❤
These are my favorite from you ❤
Mine too ❤
I love At Home With Madame Chic! I read this book six years ago before having kids, it was much easier to set routines back then😅. But I still implement many things I've learned. The book is well written and full of wisdom. After this video, I'm going to make the time to reread it 😊
Thanks so much!
I feel so enlightened with you and your morning miracles that keep positive and full of energy all day long!💐
I was literally watching one of your older morning routine videos this morning at 6am lol.
Hi Good morning Jennifer and happy October, you have inspired me to take control of my morning routine, it is always hectic and busy ,I'm taking this as part of my mental health and wellness. Thank you 😊.