Wake Up Call: Are Morning Routines Getting Out of Hand?

The “that girl” era has officially gone too far, and we’re here to talk about it.

This week we’re asking the question on everyone’s FYP: have morning routines officially become unhinged? We’re breaking down the evolution of waking up 15-minutes earlier to four hour, 12-step productions featuring red light therapy, cold plunges, gratitude journaling, and supplements to rival a pharmacy. How did we get here?

Lauren dives into the psychology behind why people are obsessed with the viral “that girl” routine (because yes, science says a consistent routine can make you happier) but also why this level of routine perfectionism might be doing the opposite. We’re dissecting Whitney Leavitt’s routine complete with at-home saunas and 7+ step skincare routines plus Shelby Sacco’s 4-hour long morning marathon that’s redefining productivity.

On a personal level, we’re bringing you a new book rec (you’re going to want to add Party of Liars to your TBR!), a quick DWTS recap, Morgan’s hunt for the perfect Halloween costume (are all couple’s costumes cheesy and lame?), and the wild online commentary around Taylor Swift’s newest album.

If you’ve ever felt personally victimized by the internet’s obsession with morning productivity, this one’s for you. Grab your green juice (or just your iced coffee), and let’s get real about what’s actually realistic.

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