Schedule
- 06:00 - 10:00 Morning Routine.
- 10:00 - 13:00 Lectures/study (adjust based on actual schedule).
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch.
- 14:00 - 17:00 Lectures/study (adjust based on actual schedule).
- 17:00 - 18:00 Software development.
- 18:00 - 19:00 Online tutoring (I.S. - GCSE Maths (Foundation)).
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner (with some Crunchyroll/YouTube).
- 20:00 - 22:00 Evening Routine.
Morning Routine
Approx. 3-4 hours.
1. Hydration & Activation
- Drink a glass of lemon water (about 500ml and a squeeze of lemon).
- Open curtains for natural light.
2. Shower Routine (Gentle water pressure; pat skin dry after)
- Shave (if needed).
- Shampoo.
- Conditioner (apply, let sit while washing body).
- Body wash (no sponge).
- Rinse conditioner thoroughly.
3. Post-Shower Prep
- Apply salt spray to damp hair.
- Blow dry hair (with room temperature air; style as needed).
- Put on dressing gown.
- Apply roll-on deodorant (let dry fully).
4. Scalp Care
- Massage minoxidil into clean, dry scalp (let absorb 30+ mins pre-skincare).
5. Oral & Body Care
- Brush teeth, floss, and tongue scrape.
- Apply hand cream (White Company, Noir).
6. Movement & Mindfulness
- 20-25 min yoga, ending in savasana (focus on breathwork; allows minoxidil absorption).
7. Skincare Routine (Beauty of Joseon; let each layer absorb)
- Water-based cleanser (single cleanse; avoid over-stripping the skin).
- Toner → serum.
- Moisturiser → eye cream → SPF 50+ (face/neck/hands).
8. Nourishment & Planning
- Mindful breakfast (porridge + berries; no screens).
- Take Omega-3 supplements.
- Schedule day’s priorities (time-block tasks).
9. Catch-Up (15 mins max)
- Process actionable emails.
- Read Financial Times and other politically-aligned news sources.
10. Final Prep
- Reapply SPF to exposed skin (face/neck/hands).
- Get dressed (outfit pre-selected if possible).
11. Outdoor Ritual
- Walk to café: Enjoy coffee + read book (20-30 mins).
- Walk to library: Complete Anki/WaniKani flashcards (focus session).
Evening Routine
Approx. 2-3 hours.
1. Transition Ritual
- Dim lights, play ambient music.
- Drink herbal tea (e.g. chamomile).
2. Digital Cleanse
- 10-min inbox sweep (no replies; defer to tomorrow).
- Enable blue light filter on devices.
- Enforce screen curfew 1 hour before bed.
3. Pre-Skincare Prep
- Oil-based cleanser → water-based cleanser (double cleanse, remove SPF).
- Rinse hair/body (at the sink, or quick shower if sweaty/dirty), pat dry.
- Massage minoxidil into dry scalp (let absorb 30+ mins).
4. Wind-Down Activities
- Brush teeth, floss, and tongue scrape.
- 10-min restorative yoga or stretching.
- Journal: 3 points of gratitude + 1 win.
- Confirm tomorrow’s schedule; lay out clothes.
5. Skincare Routine
- Toner → serum.
- Moisturiser → eye cream.
6. Final Wind-Down
- Read physical book or practice kanji (no screens).
- Silk pillowcase + white noise machine.