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Morning Routine

This is my most important checklist. It is hard to keep a good job without good hygiene habits. However, despite trying since I was a kid, I don't have good hygiene habits. I forget to shave, comb my hair, brush my teeth, put on fresh clothes, zip my fly, etc, without some sort of reminder. This list hangs next to my bathroom mirror. I also reference this list on my Before You Leave checklist, to be sure it is done.

There are two items for removing my glasses on this list. I don't have any for putting them back on, since that is instinctual for me. There is little point in reminding myself to do something I have no trouble remembering to do!

The order of tasks on this list is critical. The only recent adjustment to this list is that I moved "get dressed" further down on the list, so I have a little time to dry myself off before I put on fresh clothes. I'm still trying to get used to doing that - standing naked in my bathroom is very unpleasant, but so is putting on clothes while wet.

Morning Routine


Get towel & clean clothes
Start bath water
Remove anything in pockets
Undress
Take dirty clothes to washer
   Start washer if full

Shave
Remove glasses
Bathe
Comb hair
Brush teeth
Take medication (remember nose spray!)
Deodorize
Take off glasses
Get Dressed

Don't embarrass yourself! Check:
  • That you haven't worn these clothes recently
  • Clothes don't have dirt/stains on them
  • Clothes don't have any holes in them (armpits, crotch, shoulders)
  • Fly is fastened
  • Belt is fastened
  • Collar looks right

Wipe down sink (use towel if needed)
Put hangers on shelf by dryer
Put dirty towel in washer (if washer is not started)
   or on floor in front of washer (if washer is started)