What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?

I so love these little prompts…

Before I even get out of bed, I give myself a little Reiki session. It’s about five minutes of calming, intentional energy work that helps me set the tone for the day (or at least prepares me for the circus that is coming). It’s short, simple, and honestly keeps me grounded.

Then I scroll my email for another five minutes—because I like to know what kind of chaos the universe has in store for me before my feet hit the floor. Travel clients, marketing notes, the occasional spammy “dear beloved” message from a Nigerian prince—it’s all in there.

And then… his majesty awakens.

Bean, my cat and self-declared household monarch, absolutely demands to be carried around like the royal highness he is. If I try to ignore him? Full-blown tantrum. Y’all, I am not joking. He will yowl, follow me like a shadow, and make a whole dramatic production until I scoop him up and do the lap of honor. This ritual is sacred. Ten minutes, minimum. I’m basically his lady-in-waiting.

Once his Royal Furriness is satisfied, I get a shower in—because functioning human status requires hot water and soap. Then it’s time for coffee and breakfast. At that point, the day can officially begin.

And yes, that is all within the first hour. I don’t do boring mornings.