Rachel Hollis Start Today Morning

Adopt the Rachel Hollis morning routine featuring early morning movement, daily gratitude, and ten goal statements written in the present tense.

5 time blocks, 70 minutes in total.

Time blocks

Morning Hydration: 5 min
Drink a large glass of water immediately upon waking
Thirty Minute Workout: 30 min
Move your body through intentional cardio or strength work
Five Daily Gratitudes: 10 min
Write five specific things you are genuinely grateful for
Ten Future Goals: 15 min
Write ten goals phrased as if they have already occurred
Daily Focus Selection: 10 min
Identify one single goal to drive forward today

About this routine

The Rachel Hollis morning routine relies on a deliberate start centered around personal accountability and intentional habit building. Developed around her Start Today practice, the sequence begins early in the morning before family commitments and work schedules create distractions.

The core of the practice requires writing down five distinct things you are grateful for, followed by ten ambitious goals written in the present tense as if you have already achieved them. Pairing physical movement with clear written intentions helps narrow your mental scope to a single daily priority.

You can structure this sequence using a timed morning routine to maintain steady pacing through journaling, movement, and focus mapping.

Why this routine works

Establishes physical momentum through daily morning exercise
Encourages grounded awareness by writing specific gratitudes
Clarifies long-term ambition using present-tense goal statements
Reduces daily friction by identifying one single core priority

FAQ

What is the Rachel Hollis morning routine?

It centers on waking up early, drinking water, exercising for 30 minutes, and filling out the Start Today journal with five gratitudes and ten present-tense goals.

What is the Start Today journal method?

The method involves writing down five specific things you are grateful for today and ten long-term goals phrased as if they are already accomplished.

How long does Rachel Hollis exercise in the morning?

Rachel Hollis commits to 30 minutes of intentional physical movement every morning.

Sources

Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis, HarperCollins Leadership
The Start Today Journal Guide, The Hollis Company