No matter how much of an early bird—or delusional optimist—you are, some mornings will inevitably start with you questioning every life decision you’ve ever made. That’s where a morning routine comes in. Not the TikTok version where you spend three hours journaling in a €500 silk robe while sipping chlorophyll water, but a tried-and-true ritual that actually makes you feel human again. Enter: The Miracle Morning.
First popularized by podcast host Hal Elrod in his 2012 book The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM), the method promises exactly what the title suggests—a way to transform your entire life before you’ve even had your first coffee. The formula is simple: six habits, lovingly reduced to the acronym S.A.V.E.R.S. And no, you don’t need to be a morning person (or own a Himalayan salt lamp) to make it work.
So, what are the S.A.V.E.R.S.?
- Silence – Think meditation, deep breathing, or just zoning out while your kettle boils.
- Affirmations – No, not the “I am Beyoncé, always” kind (although, go off). The trick is creating affirmations specific to your goals. Think: “I deserve that promotion” or “I’m confident leading this meeting.”
- Visualization – Picture yourself smashing your goals: walking into that presentation cool as Zendaya on a red carpet, or actually finishing a workout before sunrise.
- Exercise – Anything that gets you moving counts, whether it’s yoga, a run, or an aggressively enthusiastic TikTok dance.
- Reading – Elrod suggests 10 pages of something motivational, but honestly, anything that makes you want to get out of bed will do.
- Scribing – A fancy word for journaling. Gratitude lists, morning pages, or even a brain dump of your worries.
The point isn’t to do them all perfectly—or even in order. It’s about creating a rhythm that feels sustainable and, dare we say, enjoyable.
But does it actually work?
Fans of The Miracle Morning swear it boosts creativity, reduces stress, and basically tricks your brain into believing you’re the kind of person who has their life together. Science agrees: habits like meditation, journaling, and exercise are linked to improved mood, focus, and productivity. Plus, there’s something inherently smug (in the best way) about starting your day having already done six things before most people have hit snooze.
Making it work IRL
The internet would have you believe you need an entire hour to complete the ritual, but Elrod insists it can be done in as little as 15 minutes (three minutes of silence, one minute of affirmations, five minutes of exercise—you get the gist). Start small, experiment, and find what feels achievable. If you’re already struggling to get out of bed, keep your journal by your nightstand or start with one S.A.V.E.R. and build from there.
And if all else fails? At least you’ve tried something more productive than scrolling your ex’s Instagram before sunrise.
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