How I fixed my anxious morning routine 

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The Winkler Way!! omg. this video was adorable, creative, and unique and i loved it!!

I love how she is not too romantizing everything just like the Internet says, but she tried to figure out what's suitable and "in the middle" for herself. She is so real

I had a brilliant therapist tell me once that anxiety and excitement actually come from the same place in your brain. So if you can say to yourself “I’m excited about this” it flips anxiety into excitement. Also it’s impossible for your brain to feel anxiety and gratitude at the same time. I swear it works. If you are feeling worried just say “I’m so grateful for…”

Psych stundent here: the ball of anxiety in your chest aka prob the feeling of shame could be a sign that you're not living according to your own values. Basically, it is the part inside of you that wants you to be the kind of person who you wanna be. So it actually comes from a place of self-love. A little perspective shift can go a long way 😊

I've been trying for a long time to get my morning routine (and my night routine) sorted out and it almost seems like I'll never get it down. Hearing you say "I'll be grumpy no matter what time I wake up so might as well do it at 6:30am" is probably the most motivational thing I've heard. Maybe it isn't about my routine being perfect or the same every day, maybe it's about just actually starting it.

I introduced a very simple rule that helps me a lot in the morning: no smartphone before I see the sun. So I have to get up and open the curtains and only after I can use my smartphone.

“Am I… better than everyone?” Is why I subscribed. 😂😂😂

Something that really helps me with the morning anxiety spirals -- I keep a notebook and pen by my bed, and if I am just laying there and can't get myself up, I grab the notebook and just write a full page of everything that's in my brain: things I need to do, things I meant to do yesterday, stuff I'm avoiding, what is stressful, what I do and don't like, what I dreamed about, what I hope to get out of the day, what I'm grateful for... and I found that usually by the end of that brain-dump I've drained a lot of negativity and it's easier to focus on the positive things. Plus it gives me a list to reference throughout the day so I don't worry about forgetting anything :)

"When you're in it, it can suck sometimes. But big picture. if we're working towards something, it doesn't matter, it's all worth it and all we have to do is wake up and go" -Makari Espe Saved this in my notes, might put this one on the wall too

the "but actually, I'm getting 3 birds stoned at once" got me cracked up hahaha

One of the differences that stuck out to me is having a morning routine and doings by yourself and doing them with others. The comparison with having a volleyball team, studying with friends, etc. Adult life seems way more individualistic and solitary, so I assume it's also why we tend to feel more unmotivated and anxious overall.

"Sometimes, we just feel crappy sometimes," is my new motto thank you

Just generally wanted to say that you are a really awesome creator and I love the way that you are so happy and joyful in your videos and u just try to make the most of life and especially in love how adorable you are. I hope you become a huge creator in the future and I hope you don’t forget this comment, I’m rooting for you

I wake up every day between 5am-6am and I have tried SO HARD to workout in the mornings. I reallly really wanted to be a morning workout person. But I just absolutely could not get used to it. I always felt so much worse. So, I changed my workout to 1pm-2pm, afternoons, and OMG so much better for me personally!! Writing this to say you don’t always have to listen to “everyone”. Do what works for you. We all have different needs and lifestyles.

Thank you for being vulnerable. It's easy to think others have this perfect life from what you see on social media and it's nice to see that we are all just humans trying to get through life one day at a time.

Loved this, it’s so relatable in all the little things “eggs and plums” - all I have, “don’t mind the mismatched pillows” - haven’t done laundry

This was really relatable and motivational for me, Makari! Just wanted to add that when you said you'd accomplished nothing until noon, I felt that, but you had also already been to the gym and showered and I think that should count 🥹

I just discovered this channel, and I love her so much. She's so down to earth, funny, and genuine. And her saying "I got three birds stoned" made me laugh so hard.

Thank you for actually being vulnerable about your anxiety and overwhelm. It's comforting knowing that you're not alone, and maybe there's a way out of it. Loved the video ❤

This is the kind of content that makes me not quit social media!! This is the best channel I’ve subscribed to in a long time

as a person who always tries to make my mornings as productive as I can, I felt this in my soul! It’s the best starting the day at 8 knowing you have already done so much and can end the day and crash into bed after! :)

This Caroline and Makari collision made me happier than any other good thing that has happened to me this week. I need to get out more.

Your video just popped up on my youtube and I said "let's watch it", girl i've only known you for 13 minutes and I had so much fun watching you, I like your energy. Yeah, you also encouraged me to try to create my own morning routine and to find what fits me better, thanks! You're my new youtube best friend hehe 🫶🏼

My trick for cold showers is to start the water warm and every 40 seconds or so make the water colder so I start warm but end cold... necessary for hot US South summers lol, but I actually really like it. Also the pomodoro technique is a life-saver for me as a free-lancer!!! Thank you Makari, you have inspired me to go to the gym and get up early again. Everything I accomplish before noon feels like a bonus to me.

you are my new favorite person in the internet!

love your channel, i usually dont watch every videos on one channel, but with yours, i feel like i want to watch them all!

I don't necessarily agree with your approach of doing so much that you don't have time to think and feel anxious, I feel like it's a bit misguided. I don't know the answer too, of course. what I like to do that works for me is waking up and taking my time to do things that bring me joy: I wake up at 7, feed the cats, 15 mins of stretch (which I incorporated from your previous video!!), ablutions, then I take like 30 minutes preparing and eating my breakfast - just eggs and a cup of coffee with milk, but I don't do it in a hurry, I enjoy every minute of the preparation. then I go to the couch and just hang out watching something on my phone/tablet for 40 minutes before starting to work. that way I don't feel like the purpose of my life is to work, which is a source of anxiety and depression for me. I also like to take an hour before lunch to workout, which also breaks my "work time" into a self care time. my goal is to have life and enjoy things outside of work. I'm privileged enough to work from home so that's why this works for me. I just wanted to share my perspective on this, sorry for the long text.

"if we are working towards something it dosen't matter, it's worth it" this made me cry. I am doing my thesis, and many days i feel like im waisting time and not really doing something with my life. but this is it- i am working towards something and it is worth it. so i will make a routine out of it

"Im grumpy no matter what" Real shit.

“Am I…better than everyone?” Took me out 😂 We love a good morning routine, though. As someone who always wakes up at 7:00, it’s addicting, and I truly hate the days I sleep in until 8:30 or 9:00 now.

You've really quickly become one of my favorite channels, please keep it up!

I love when my favorite RU-vidrs love my other favorite RU-vidrs!! You and Caroline both are so genuine and it makes everything more engaging and seem much more achievable :)

I think RU-vid recommended your videos to me because I just discovered Caroline Winkler and have been binging her content 😂 This is just further proof!

Hot water makes perfect sense! I love tea and hot water is just unflavored tea so that checks.

I have watched every single one of your videos and get so excited when I see a new one. I love your honesty and it’s honestly great to see that even people who look perfectly put together struggle too. Its easy to feel like one is struggling because of not working out enough or not drinking enough water or not doing one thing or another, but even when doing all those things, life isn’t going to suddenly be perfect. Thank you for your great content ❤️

My heart is so happy right now 😍 I’ve really cut back on social media and trying to consume content only that leaves me in a better mood than I was in before. There are two people on RU-vid who can do that. My long time favorite, Caroline and you, Makari. Thanks to both of you. You make my days better 🥰

That algorithm is top notch. How did it know I've been struggling with anxious morning nonsense. Amazing. Very helpful. ❤

"I feel the water everywhere" - had to pause the video to stop laughing. I shut down my phone a week ago after watching your smartphone vid. Knew I needed to do it for years, and been struggling to for weeks, but your cheery content struck just the right balance to give that final push (with some more draconian parental controls in the hands of a trusted individual, because - as said - I know myself). It's made a significant difference (she types on youtube). But jokes aside, it has. Thanks for the content.

just no way! i was literally searching up morning routines yesterday, trying to reduce my anxiety. and today was the first day in many when i woke up and felt fine. something worked :) looking forward to watching!

I have to say I have really enjoyed you exploring making a system that works for you. Everyone needs a bit of structure, even when you don't have a traditional 9-5 or school driving you, but it doesn't always look the same for every person and it is neat to see you leading by example. Looking forward to the next!

"Am I... better than everyone?" That made me lol

You’re my new new fav, but Caroline Winkler has been in my subscriptions for a bit. You both are my kind of funny. Appreciate you girl!

I love your videos! I would love a video about your usual workout routine, I love when people who are not fitness trainers or strictly fitness influencers show their workouts, it's super motivational :)

And YOU are my new fav person on the Internet. I love how you challenge yourself this way. I love your appartment as well. And I love it because it is a simple appartment. Nothing too fancy. And it looks like you actually live in it, with your boyfriend. 😂 It's so much more relatable. Love your relationship with your dad, it is so precious ❤

I'm a warm/hot water drinker!!! Everyone in my life hates watching me drink hot water bit it's excellent

I love your authenticity in your videos. Thanks for being vulnerable on the internet. One thing that helped me is giving certain parts of myself a name and treating them like weird relatives. Maybe that's anxious Annie, she just does that in the morning..only thing that calms her is just getting up and doing stuff. It helped me not over analyze my moods and often times it wasn't productive. Cheering you on! You got this.

Feasible routine tysm. Besides personally I recommend expanding the duration of your pomodoros. In my experience it's difficult to have the courage to rocus once more after the 5-min-break. Instead try working for 75-90 mins and 15-25 mins breaks. I guarantee that with longer pomodoros time flows smoothly and you'll be able to stay focused for more!

You're just so real and not like so many of the other youtubers! Thanks for trying these methods and showing us, and finding a happy medium! This was actually motivating!

4:31 a podcast with ur dad is so cute 🩷 i love my dad and i'd like to do one with him someday too 🫧

It's comforting knowing other people feel unproductive when they sleep in

Ive been binge-watching you and Caroline Winkler lately - love to see these two worlds collide! If you haven't already done a nighttime routine vid, I'd love to see that too. Awesome as usual!! 🥰

lazy girls morning -> wake up at 8:45, hahah. I'm happy if I woke up before 11 not feeling that I already missed the whole day and even then feel the anxiety. but despite this I still really liked the energy and honesty of this video, thank you

As someone who tends to be a perfectionist (and thus does nothing because it can't be perfect), I really appreciate your method of trying both styles and then figuring out elements from each that worked for you. Also, what a good idea to think back to times you were happiest and most fulfilled and seeing what may have sparked that. Long-term happiness and short term happiness are often opposite goals. Edited to add: It's 5 minutes later and I'm still smiling. I really like your energy and I'd like more of it in my feed. You've gained a new subscriber.

thank you for being so authentic, your videos really are comforting 🫶🏻

I really enjoy your videos, you're realistic and not fake at all. I love it and you should keep doing it! Hugs from the Netherlands 💖

Bedtime routine next please! 💖 I’m much worse at having a good nighttime routine

Ma'am you are a god send. Among the influx of influencers preaching high productivity- thank you- just thank you- for being normal, and silly and goofy

(13:08) " . . .all we have to do is wake up and go." I can relate to that - I HATE MORNINGS! this will help. Thanks. 😊

10:00 I love this shot so much

You and Caroline are both my favorite lifestyle people on this platform because you both are so real, silly, and fun. And you always have good takes on things while still being honest and vulnerable. Adore you both, I’m so happy she saw this video. Nearly spat my food out at the edit on her face 😂 never change haha

I love that you found a routine that works for you! I think that I need to incorporate what you have done as mine, because I found we have similar styles of thinking and working! Hope you had a wonderful week and your weekend is full of laughter ❤xx

Ive seen many a morning routine video but this is one had me laughing out loud in all the right ways! I feel you on the always grumpy no matter what in the morning! Thanks for an amazing video and also a great perspective at the end!

I can relate to that morning anxiety feel!! I think I might need to incorporate “text breaks” throughout the day. I love that you used others’ routines as inspo to make a morning routine work for YOU- it is YOUR day! Keep shining :)

Thank you for making this video so real and down to Earth. It sounds like I have some changing to do in my morning routine, but it doesn't seem so bad once you do what you got to do! Thank you again and happy living! :)

She has such a beautiful vibe 😊

I agree, don’t give yourself time to think!

Not sure why, but channel is by far my favourite. You are so normal it's amazing. Thats a compliment btw 😁

Hey Makari, I just discovered your channel & just wanted to take a moment to say thank you! I really appreciate your content & I am so happy you are sharing your life with the world. You have a really incredible energy & I love how real you are about what is going on mentally. Anyways, thank you & I hope you are having a lovely day.

2:03 No lie I got a cold shiver when the cold water hit your head. And I am sitting in a south facing living room on a sunny Irish evening (a rarity)

Your funny too watch and your content is so humorous! Dont dwell on the negative and push through on the tasks in front of you makes for a positive and rewarding day! Thxs for your insight and humor!

Great video as always Makari! Thank you for being so open and honest with us about your struggles. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one who struggles with anxiety, especially in the morning when it comes to facing the day.

Thank you for this video Makari! I appreciate your honesty about your experience - it definitely helped me feel more validated in how I feel in the mornings and I’m sure many others do too! I loved the piece about you being the happiest at times in your life when you were getting out there, working, training, etc. I definitely find myself looking back at the busy times too with some nostalgia - although when I was in the moment I’m sure I was also very tired. This video gave me the inspo to make sure I’m constantly going out there and doing the things that seem hard and showing up because it always feels so good after. Keep being authentic, honest, and sharing your truth and experiences! Great work :)

i love your videos. I have always struggled with morning anxiety and it's so nice to see someone work through the same issues.

I've started something similar that you do in this video. I get up at 5am, chug a glass of water, go to the gym at 6am and after that a cold shower (that I've been doing for 2 years now and I feel awesome since).After all of those I'm there at 7.30-8am starting to work, doing laundry and stuff you have to :D Anyway, I love your energy. Found you by the 30k steps a day video and since then I can't wait for you to upload another video. Keep up the work XO

Ah yes. A morning routine. That thing I had before I had kids. Really enjoyed your video. Your happy energy and self-deprecation is fun. Thank you for making videos!

my morning routine today was randomly clicking on this video (hilarious btw), getting to the part where you said stare at sun (not directly), and laughing to myself so hard that I accidentally spat my coffee all over my computer, phone, and kitchen table due to the sheer ingenuity of the sarcasm and joy this brought to my life today. 😅👏🏻

I found your channel through your stretching video and have now watched all your videos! I love your personality, it’s what makes your videos so enjoyable ❤

Hi Makari! this is my first time watching your video, and wow I LOVE and appreciate how authentic, honest and vulnerable you are and doing so in a positive, funny way! Comparing two different morning routines is such a cool idea

I never realized many people felt the anxiety spiral. I’m only starting an earlier routine (both morning & night) and it is frustrating when you do 3 days wrong and 2 right, but it’s just important to get back on track and strive for the best! Watching this is so helpful!

I love your sense of humor, great video

Makari! O was positively surprised when I saw this video was sponsored - first time I bumped into your channel you had around 10k subscribers - then I looked at it and you’re already with 50k???? That’s amazing! I love your content and I’m so glad your RU-vidr career is taking off. Congrats!!!!

Thank you for being so open with your mental state and feelings! I’m sure you’ve made so many people feel a little less alone 🫶🏻 also I’m very much a member of the super busy makes me happy club!

Somehow, it's yet another video that I didn't know I needed, but needed so badly. Thank you (again)!

I love everything about this Video! Thank you for beeing vulnerable, goofy, funny and so real.

You. Are. Awesome. So happy my algorithm picked you! Enjoyed every minute, stay awesommmmeeeee!!

Yay, Makari is back with a video. I so agree that the pomodoro technique is super powerful to get things done, it's like magic lol

I just resently stumbled across your channel and ... I LOVE IT! You make me laugh so hard and its really great listening to your positive and joyful voice! Keep the work :)!! You are inspiring and motivating thousands of people out there!!

Starting off the shower cold and switching to a normal temperature is such a great idea (definitely going to steal that for my routine!). It's really the best of both worlds without hating life with a whole cold shower! 😄

This is your first video I've ever watched, and I think you're my new favorite person.RU-vid suggested your video to me in the midst of Japan vlogs. I was like okay I'll give her like 2 minutes and if I don't like her videos I'll just move on. After 2 minutes I was already subscribed to you, and by the end I wanted you to be my new best friend. Great video!

Great Video, as always. So glad i found your Channel a few months ago. You dont just entertain, you also motivate me in a way that not many people can. Thank you Makari for this channel and the work you put in😊

You're my new favorite person on the internet

I appreciate you sharing your anxiety and self-doubt. It's very relatable! Right now, I'm working East Coast hours, so my morning routine is rolling out of bed at 6:45 and working in my pajamas until I'm awake enough to get ready for the day! I actually prefer it to doing my morning routine first thing: I do mindless tasks first thing and then do some yoga and get ready mid-morning. I enjoy it more than trying to do yoga before I'm fully conscious. For the two years before this, I had to start working at 5:30am, so there was no way I was going to get up a minute earlier than I had to.

Such a departure from what I normally watched and I love it. A few times over the past few weeks I've had to get up early to travel and despite the initial suck I always feel better than usual in the end. Instead of my usual 9.30-11 window. Might actually set a non-negotiable alarm for 6.30 now. Thanks.

Totally feel you on therapy and trying to work through it on your own. Journaling has been so helpful for me processing things :)

1- Was that you hitting the slide in the volleyball video? 2- Your videos are great, but every time I see them I think you are someone I went to high school with. You absolutely have a doppelganger.

This spoke to me. We are the same person! Thank you for sharing! 💛

Wake up & go… love it! And so true that we all feel crappy sometimes. Liked the middle way & may need to try the cold shower… but no promises 😂. Have a good one 😊👍🏻

I love your videos. So funny, and inspiring! They motivate me, and I need all the help I can get. 🙌🏼

Girl, you`re so much comfort person 😍 thanx for video, beauty 😺