Do you wish you were a morning person? Is getting out of bed every day a struggle? We asked 15 celebs, CEOs, directors, and cofounders how they kick off their day. Take a page out of their playbook to jump-start your morning.
"I used to sleep to the last minute, wake up, run out of the house to yoga, and still be stressed all day. Now I get up an hour earlier than I need to, shower, make a cup of black tea, and sit for half an hour before heading to yoga. I love the calm, still moments that I've discovered in my home each morning."
—Maxwell Ryan, CEO and founder of Apartment Therapy
"I'm a big morning person! I always make sure to give my husband a big kiss and tell him how much I love him—it's corny but it's totally the best part of my day. And then I make sure I always have a large cup of hot English breakfast tea and a multigrain roll. I can't really do much if I haven't eaten and had something hot to drink." —Joanne Chang, owner of Flour Bakery and James Beard Foundation Award Winner
“I start my mornings with CrossFit. I find the best way to set yourself up for a stress-free day is to find your center through complete exertion before 8 a.m.!” —Mat Sanders, cofounder at Consort Design
"I look at my calendar, read my prep materials for the day if I haven't already, and make sure all important emails have been answered. Then I get the day started."
—Niraj Shah, CEO of Wayfair
“I find if I start my day not feeling rushed I can carry that feeling with me. I truly enjoy getting up very early and going for a long walk with my two dogs—the kind where all three of us are getting good exercise and I have time to think about my day and what I want to accomplish. This is also quiet time to think about the more difficult decisions. I then grab a venti decaf from Starbucks and go home to answer emails before the rest of my day begins.” —Connie O'Neill, Susan G. Komen Board Chair
"I sleep as late as possible because sleeping is awesome and really good for you (despite all those health nuts who claim to run on four hours of sleep). Once I'm up, the first thing I do is put music on, which wakes me up and sets the mood for the day. Then I make the biggest pot of coffee ever and sip it out of a fancy mug at my kitchen table while reading gossip-news sites online and staring out the window into oblivion until it’s time to start working.” —Max Humphrey, principal at Max Humphrey Interior Design
"I am a political junkie and a fierce liberal. I’ve turned on MSNBC and read the cover of the New York Times before I’ve brushed my teeth!"
—Fran Weissler, Tony Award-winning Broadway producer of Chicago and Waitress
"I wake up around 7:00 a.m and try to meditate—I've been doing the 3-minute guided meditation on the Mindfulness app. I've mastered getting ready in under 15 minutes while watching Good Morning America. Then breakfast—some type of egg sandwich with cheese and Vegemite (I'm Australian!) and a Starbucks green tea latte. But my No. 1 secret to getting four people out the door in the morning is to get organized the night before—I pack school lunches and lay outfits out before I go to bed." —Jackie Nasser, editorial director for a prominent clothing brand
“I’m the breakfast guy at the Conine house. I love waking my kids up and having a quick breakfast with them before we all start our separate days.” —Steve Conine, Wayfair cofounder and cochairman
"I wake up at 6:00 a.m. for CrossFit. After that I have my bulletproof coffee with brain octane oil and unsalted butter. This coffee has many benefits—it gives me the energy I need, curbs my appetite, and jump starts my mind. I also have a bowl of granola with yogurt to hold me over until lunch."
—John Colaneri, HGTV personality and host of Grand Design
"I wake up to my favorite music, get out of bed, open the window, take a deep breath to prepare my mind and body for the new day." —Todd Arnow, producer of Chicago Fire
"I can’t live without spending time with my wife and kids (hugs, kisses, preparing lunches, etc.). After that, it's absolutely got to be a Kombucha. Since I do intermittent fasting and don't eat breakfast, the Kombucha is like my personalized morning coffee routine—soothing, healthful, and sets the tone for my day." —Christopher Gavigan, cofounder and chief purpose officer at The Honest Company
"After waking up (full disclosure: I hit snooze no less than four times), I'll take 5-10 minutes to free write. I can't tell you how important it's becoming in an age where the first instinct is to check Facebook. Then, I'll either go for a short run or head to spin class. I should mention none of this applies if coffee isn't involved."
—Laurie Segall, senior tech correspondent for CNN
"First, I make my bed. Starting the day off by making sure your space is neat and organized will have a cascading effect on the rest of your day. Then I put on my shoes, which might seem weird to people who go into an office, but for people like me who work from home, this small action makes me feel like a real person. Finally, I read an article before opening and responding to emails. It's good to learn something every day." —Orlando Soria, premier designer at Homepolish
“A good cup of coffee, 10-15 minutes of meditation in a silent, comfy spot—either my bed or sofa near the window, and a cuddle with my wife and daughter. All of this in addition to a to-do list I penned the night before helps me begin each day with an open mind to focus on creative ideas.” —Gunnar Larson, Interior Designer
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