<p>Want to become a morning person without forcing yourself to wake up at 4am? In this episode, I’m breaking down a realistic and sustainable approach to building morning habits you’ll actually look forward to. We’ll talk about the mindset and motivation behind waking up earlier, how gratitude can transform your mornings, and the core pillars of a morning routine that truly works for you. I’m also sharing why your morning routine shouldn’t look the same every day and how rotating routines based on your mood, energy, or schedule can make mornings feel easier and more intuitive. From creative mornings to active mornings, weekend resets, travel days, and everything in between, you’ll learn how to build a flexible “menu” of routines that support you no matter what life looks like. Whether you’re trying to create healthier habits, boost productivity, or simply start your day feeling more grounded, this episode has everything you need to finally become a morning person—in a way that feels natural and sustainable.</p><p><br></p><p>Mentioned in episode 82:</p><p><a href="https://keepcalmandchiffon.com/blog/dove-holiday-gifts/">Dove blog post</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/0-1r9Oo7sEQ?si=SiCLXIkDrmy5PX_c">Stranger Things recap video</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3Kzixne">Stanley cup</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+ejyB14B6BUgYAJusutpyFA">Currentbody red light mask</a> (code Austen for a discount)</p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Lucnrcu1meZsXQE305lrUA">Under eye masks</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+rBajOqMaIJJCfVMl_Y4kWw">Vitamin C serum</a></p><p><a href="https://www.createandconsumepodcast.com/episodes/3">Trader Joe’s hit list episode</a></p><p><a href="https://share.nuuly.com/austen46">Nuuly</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Create &amp; Consume:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@createandconsumepod">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/createandconsumepod/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@createandconsumepod/">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/createandconsumepod/">Pinterest</a></p><p>Follow Austen:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/austentosone">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/austentosone/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@austentosone">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.keepcalmandchiffon.com/">Blog</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast inquiries can be sent to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Visit the website: <a href="https://www.createandconsumepodcast.com/">https://www.createandconsumepodcast.com/</a></p><p>Music credit: Babak Bazgosha via Pond5</p>