Breakfast in Bed: Setting Up the Ultimate Slow Morning Ritual
Self-care is the skin care you buy. It is the matcha you drink for dessert. Your latest purchase of a pair of shoes that you’ve been eyeing for ages, only to wear them on special occasions. It is something that comes at the end of a rough day, earned after a hard day’s work. Self-care means saving the best for last.
What if self-care doesn’t need to be earned? Instead you can define it by how you live now, or how you choose to live. Do it by savoring each moment as if it is your last. What happens when you start self-care with a slow morning ritual that starts from the moment you wake? Follow along this article for how to do exactly that.
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Decide The First Light You See
We can’t always control how our body wakes up. Sometimes it listens to the clock, sometimes you sleep in after reaching for the snooze button. What you do after you decide to get up is something that you can choose and it’s how you set the tone for the rest of the day.
Whether you wake up with an alarm blaring from your phone or your body clock naturally loves you enough to get up automatically, it is best to greet the morning without a bright screen flashing in your face. Once you reach for your phone to start the day, you immediately have access to check your inbox, your notifications, and every single distraction to keep you scrolling in bed for the next hour.
You can change this with a simple blocker, like for example our Ever Lasting Elastic Silky Eye Mask to immediately give your brain time to process the body’s awoken state. Reach for the alarm, turn off the phone if you can, and take a pause. Once you’ve made the decision to begin the day, take in your surroundings.
This part may last as long as you want, a minute or an hour. While hopping onto your phone might be tempting, focusing on your own nervous system will do wonders for your brain and how you tackle the rest of your day. When you’ve adjusted to the world around you, only then can you start your slow morning ritual the right way.
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Remain Cozy vs Warm Up
Some people take a moment before they fully get up from bed, while others are ready to take on the day before the warmth creates too much comfort. What matters is what’s best for your body and daily needs.
If the day is free, like on the weekends or rest days where you require some me-time, it’s best to lean into a warm coat like with the Quiet Evening Striped Robe Set in Burgundy.
If you have a day filled with projects and errands on the other hand, priming yourself for movement and heavy thinking requires more than eating and getting dressed. Only if you want to have both a friction-less and productive day, that is.
Conduct this simple checklist as you shuffle out of bed:
- Warm up your morning with a sweater or a robe. Stay cozy out of bed as you were in it.
- Open your blinds or your curtains and absorb natural light, if any, at the hour you’re up.
- Ground yourself outside, on the porch, your balcony, or crack a window open for fresh air or before taking a gentle stroll out.
This can work for both the unbothered and the early-birds. Keep your nervous system in check and watch the rest of the day fall into place.
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Start Fresh and Free from Mess
If your soul is tethered back to your mind, awake in all its state, it’s time to pay attention to the physical state of your body and room. The best way to start the day is with a made bed, because a clean mind starts with a clean room. Tuck in your sheets, fluff up your pillows, and keep all clutter free from your nightstand.
Then, turn the focus to yourself. Freshen up with a quick shower or face wash. Your morning skin-care is essential to set your mindset onto finishing with your evening routine later on. After that, make a quick change into cute and equally stylish pieces such as the Vintage Inspired Plaid Pajama Dress.
Small touchpoints to keep in mind as you make your way through your slow morning ritual:
- Tie your hair up or use a headband to keep stray hairs out of your face. Tiny peeves that get in the way of your movement can impact your morning more than you think.
- Put away any loose clothes and laundry as you change out of your sleep PJ’s. Those are the easiest slipping or tripping hazards in the room.
- Experiment and fine-tune having a 'quick' and 'deep' skin care or getting-ready routine for the unpredictable moments in life. You deserve to feel fresh and put together, no matter the occasion.
These may not be big changes, but accounting for the quiet moments that could potentially weigh you down as they pile up creates a life-changing difference.
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Settle the Morning Rumble
Morning eating habits vary, where some enjoy a big meal to stock up on energy, while others are satisfied with a hot cup of coffee. It’s important to have something that will sustain you up until your next meal, because your chores and tasks will not get done when you’re running on empty.
A small fruit-yogurt bowl, a piece of beautifully buttered toast with your black coffee, or a fully decorated avocado toast with runny eggs on the side can mean more for the nervous system than a hurried bite of fruit. When you designate enough time for breakfast or morning tea, you set up your palette and digestion for success.
Besides a rumbling stomach, it’s important that your mind is rumble-free too. Take the time to observe your space and your natural environment. Are you by a window? Are you frequented by birds or the morning bustles of the city? Or is the view not as pleasant, with not a golden honey maple in view?
As your mind awakens, inspire yourself with your space. What can you be grateful for? What invokes inspiration? Add warmth to your walls with prints like the Solar Radiance - Warm Abstract Sun Art Print for that touch of fall wherever your home may be.
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Savor the Morning, Have Breakfast in Bed
When you’ve prepared your morning fuel, it’s time to wind down and enjoy the last few moments of your morning. If you are comfortable with eating on your bed, or you’re at your first attempt at bringing a cup of coffee to bed for the purpose of this article, the best recommendation is using dark colored bedding like with the Arthur Pinstripe Bedding Set in Espresso Brown to hide the tiniest of spills.
Of course, the bed is more than just a nest for your slumber. Below are some bed-friendly activities that are sure to stimulate you for a wonderful day ahead while you enjoy breakfast in bed.
- Journal about your early thoughts. Throughout the day, you will be filled with more musings, so be sure to revisit these at the end of the day to compare and reflect on how your thinking changes.
- Keep the mind full, not just your stomach. Watch your favorite youtubers, video essayists, or your source for calm news. Staying informed doesn’t need to be stressful, at least when starting your day.
- Mornings are filled with to-do’s for the day and backlog from the day before. Dump all your tasks on a page and organize what stays a priority and what can wait for tomorrow.
Prepare for your day with these starter activities and you will start your day with a clear mind and calm nervous system, just as long as you keep your bedding spill-free.
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Final Thoughts: Setting Up the Ultimate Slow Morning Ritual
You can't always predict or prepare for the morning after; life is unpredictable that way. What you can do is be aware of what choices you can make each day. Take it step by step to what you know: your plans for the day, your unfiltered backlog, and how your body feels in the moment.
Knowing those essential factors, you can make the decision on how you will move through the day. Once your body, mind, and soul is prepared, you are ready to move through your morning with ease and intention.
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Takeaways for Breakfast in Bed
Decide The First Light You See → Whether you wake up with an alarm or your body clock, it is best to greet the morning without a bright screen flashing in your face.
Remain Cozy vs Warm Up → Take the extra half or full hour in comfort or movement.
Start Fresh and Free from Mess → Accounting for the quiet moments that could potentially weigh you down as they pile up creates a life-changing difference.
Settle the Morning Rumble → Besides your rumbling stomach, it’s important that your mind is rumble-free too. Take the time to observe your space and your natural environment.
Savor the Morning, Have Breakfast in Bed → Prepare for your day with mentally stimulating or decluttering activities for a clear mind and regulated nervous system.
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Quick Bedding FAQ:
How can I make a slow morning ritual of my own?
A ritual is personal to you. This article serves as a template or a list of reminders that helps you construct a slow morning ritual that suits your needs.
All you have to keep in mind is:
+ What feels good for me today?
+ What is possible with my given time and current environment?
+ How do I remain present throughout?
Find those answers and you find the foundation for your ritual.
What if I can't stick to my Morning Ritual?
Is it the end of the world? No. Will it ruin your day? That's up to you and the choices you make.
If you find that you don't happen to have coffee at home, or that you can't manage to complete your journaling or daily reminders, it might just be a sleep-in type of morning!
The benefit of a morning ritual is that it's yours to decide how to spend it and no one else's. If it doesn't work today, there's always tomorrow morning.
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- Softness that improves over time – ELS cotton starts structured but becomes buttery soft with every wash.
- Unmatched durability – No pilling, minimal shrinkage, and a lifespan of 5-10 years or more.
- Breathability & comfort – Naturally temperature-regulating, perfect for all seasons.
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