My routine is EVERYTHING in the morning. That only happened about 5 years ago because (1) I started going to bed on time, and (2) I developed some memory problems. My memory meds don't kick in until awhile after I take them, so if I don't have a routine in the morning, I just wander around and try to remember why I'm standing in whatever room, until they do.
- Wake up to alarm at 5:45 or 6:15 (this is the only variable - depends on if I have to wash and dry my hair)
- Take first med, get up, restroom
- Make breakfast, always Campbell's Cream of Tomato soup and whatever else is handy
- Take second med
- Eat breakfast and watch a half-hour show on Netflix, or half of a one-hour show
- Take out Tiny Dog and feed Diva Kitty
- Take rest of a.m. (pre-sorted) meds
- Shower, maybe wash hair
- Dry and style hair
- Deodorant
- Teeth
- Makeup and skin care
- Pre-selected outfit and jewelry (I select all my outfits on Sunday night for the week)
- Restroom again
- Leave for work at 8:45 a.m.
- Arrive in my office around 9:15 a.m., where I make a K-cup coffee, and am at my desk before 9:30 a.m. start time
It took me awhile to develop this schedule, and then I wrote it down and hung it over my bed where I would frequently refer to it. I don't have it hung up any more, but I do still have it written down in my day planner - where I write down everything (digital does not work for me). I also have a list for bed time; it makes getting to bed on time a lot easier.