Tim Ferriss Morning Routine
Build momentum with Tim Ferriss morning routine, a five step sequence focused on mindfulness and calm.
5 time blocks, 50 minutes in total.
Time blocks
- Make your bed: 2 min
- Mindful meditation: 20 min
- Drink morning tea: 10 min
- Journaling: 10 min
- Light exercise: 8 min
About this routine
Author and podcast host Tim Ferriss developed his morning structure by interviewing hundreds of high performers for his books Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. Tim Ferriss morning routine consists of five simple habits designed to give a sense of control before opening emails or taking calls.
He starts by making his bed, an immediate small win that creates order in his bedroom. Next comes 20 minutes of meditation, typically Transcendental Meditation or Vipassana, to settle his mind. He then brews a cup of tea, often combining Pu-erh tea, green tea, coconut oil, and ghee. While sipping his tea, he spends 10 minutes writing in a journal, using either the Five Minute Journal for gratitude or Morning Pages to clear mental clutter.
The routine ends with 8 minutes of light exercise, such as push-ups or bodyweight squats, to wake up his body. Ferriss has noted that completing even three of these five habits makes the day feel like a success. You can follow this sequence using an interactive routine timer to stay on track.
Why this routine works
- Creates an early win within two minutes of waking up
- Settles the mind through 20 minutes of quiet practice
- Clears mental clutter through structured journaling
- Builds physical momentum with short light movement
FAQ
What is Tim Ferriss' morning routine?
Tim Ferriss follows five steps: making his bed, meditating for 20 minutes, drinking tea, journaling for 10 minutes, and doing light exercise for 8 minutes.
What tea does Tim Ferriss drink in the morning?
He brews a mix of Pu-erh tea and green tea, often mixed with coconut oil or MCT oil and ghee.
How long does Tim Ferriss' morning routine take?
The full routine takes 50 minutes, though Ferriss considers the morning a success if he completes at least three of the five habits.