- 6:00amUp
- 9:00pmIn bed
2 of 6 steps have a stated clock time. Tap a dot to jump to it.
- Morning~90 min ideal
- In a pinch30 min
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The day, step by step
- Habits
Alarm rings: get up, no snooze
Her rule one: the alarm is a wake-up call — get out of bed.
Why: She says you have to take action before your feelings catch up.
1 - Mind
High-five yourself in the mirror
Paired with brushing your teeth, then set an intention for the day.
Why: She stacks it on a habit you already have.
1 - Training
Move your body, move your mind
Her rule four, which she says takes about 10 minutes.
Why: Part of her “Million Dollar Morning”.
1
- Sleep
In bed by 9
She works back nine hours from a 6 am wake-up to get eight hours of sleep.
Why: “If you don’t pick your bedtime, you don’t have an evening routine.”
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The core, in 4 steps
- HabitsCount down and get up on the first alarm.
- HabitsMake the bed.
- MindHigh-five the mirror after brushing your teeth.
- SleepPick a bedtime nine hours before you need to be up.
Every step, in one list
| When | Step | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 am | Alarm rings: get up, no snooze Habits | 1 |
| Next | Make the bed Habits | 1 |
| After brushing | High-five yourself in the mirror Mind | 1 |
| Then | Move your body, move your mind Training | 1 |
| Evening | Clean up today’s messes Habits | 2 |
| 9:00 pm | In bed by 9 Sleep | 2 |
Times marked “approx.” in the timeline are our reading of the source.
Related routines
Sources (2)
- The Mel Robbins Podcast — A toolkit for creating the perfect morning routine
- The Mel Robbins Podcast — 5 night habits to boost focus & energy
Last checked 16 Oct 2026.