DAY OR NIGHT ROUTINE
I haven’t been sharing anything related to self care yet. However, I’ve been thinking about the greatness of a routine, in almost any sense. I don’t know if it’s actually common to feel the need to follow a routine—to do something every single day in the exact same way, enjoy it, and not feel the need to change it under any circumstances.
I actually find it very interesting, what makes us enjoy it. I could bet it has a lot to do with stability. You need to control the small things you invest in to avoid that vertigo-like feeling and the uncertainty that comes with it.
So, today, I’m not going to dive into the actual routine, products, or anything like that, as I’d like to keep this subject for future insights. I’m just going to focus on what is most appealing about a daily routine—starting with the simple fact that, no matter how basic it is, you must follow a morning and night routine, – in any way– and the feeling that comes with it.
Morning routine – It sets the tone for how you start the day, whether on the right or wrong foot. On a good day, my morning routine wakes me up, helps me get ready to tackle any challenges, and gives me a boost—not just in terms of not looking like a mess right after waking up but also in feeling prepared. On the other hand, if I didn’t have a good night, don’t want to face the day, and just wish I could go back to bed and do nothing, even the idea of washing my face and going through my routine feels exhausting.
But there’s something very symbolic about that first face wash—it’s like a reset, a moment to erase sleep and start a new day– I’m seeing my choice more clearly now…
When it comes to night routine, I see it as a time to unwind after the whole day. Whether it was a good or bad day, the key factor here is that it’s already over, and the only plan left is to relax.
Nowadays, everything moves fast and loud, so the simple act of dedicating a few minutes to yourself—without rushing—feels like a quiet, small reward. The night routine is an opportunity to wash the day off, not just physically but mentally. It reminds us that even when there’s chaos outside, at the end of the day, everything starts over—it’s a full circle.
There is no right or wrong choice, just a preference: morning is about the day ahead, while night is about closing and reconnecting—finding peace.
As human beings, rituals are part of our needs. Without them, time feels chaotic. We need structure, something repetitive that remains constant no matter what happens—this applies to many other areas of life, far beyond just a routine.
