Morning/Shower/Makeup Routine Check List

Morning Routine

wake up

check the time and take a few quiet breaths 

make bed

take any daily medication if needed

brush teeth

Clean up dishes

before the day starts

drink water

use the bathroom

wash your face or take a quick shower

Shower Routine

before the shower

turn on the water and let it warm up

take off clothes and place them in the hamper

gather soap shampoo towel and clean clothes

in the shower

wet hair and body

wash hair with shampoo and rinse

wash face gently

wash body with soap including underarms chest back and feet

rinse everything well

after the shower

turn off the water and step out carefully

dry body with a towel

put on deodorant

brush or style hair

quick reset

hang the towel to dry

close shampoo bottles

check that the bathroom/shower floor is dry

get dressed

Get Ready With Me

(single parent nonbinary person born female)

get dressed

choose comfortable clothes for the day

put on deodorant

grab glasses hearing aids or other daily items

do makeup

makeup routine

start with a clean face

apply moisturizer if you use one

add sunscreen if you will be outside

base

apply small vol. of foundation / tinted moisturizer

blend into skin with fingers sponge or brush

use concealer on spots or under eyes if needed

face

lightly apply powder

add a little blush for color

eyes

brush or shape eyebrows

apply mascara

add neutral eyeshadow if you want

lips

apply lip balm for moisture

add lip color or gloss if desired

finish

check makeup in natural light if possible

carry lip balm/color for touch ups during the day

child morning routine

wake the child gently

help them get dressed

brush their teeth

check backpack lunch or school items

breakfast

make a quick breakfast like toast cereal fruit or eggs

eat together if possible

clean dishes or put them in the sink

before leaving or starting the day

pack keys wallet phone

check the weather

make sure the child has what they need

take a quick look around the apartment and tidy anything obvious

start the day

leave for school work appointments or begin the day at home