There’s a quiet myth that motherhood is either magical or exhausting — and that if you’re tired, you must be doing it wrong.
But the truth is this:
Most of motherhood lives in the in-between.
The carpool lines. The dishes. The endless planning. The invisible work.
Romanticizing your routines isn’t about pretending life is perfect.
It’s about choosing to see meaning — and beauty — in the life you’re already living.
What Romanticizing Your Routines Really Means
Romanticizing your routines doesn’t mean:
- Doing more
- Making everything aesthetic
- Adding pressure to already full days
It means intentionally shaping how your days feel.
It’s creating small moments of presence inside the ordinary — so your life doesn’t feel like it’s passing you by.
Why Moms Need This (More Than Anyone)
As moms, we hold so much mental load.
We’re thinking three steps ahead:
- What needs to be done
- Who needs what
- What’s coming next
When life is constantly about getting through the day, joy becomes something we postpone.
Romanticizing your routines helps you:
- Slow down without stopping
- Feel grounded even in busy seasons
- Enjoy the simplest of tasks
- Reconnect with yourself while caring for everyone else
It’s not indulgent — it’s stabilizing.
Create A Gentle Start and End With Calming Rituals
Instead of launching into the day or collapsing at night, create bookends.
Morning ideas:
- Make your coffee before checking your phone
- Light a candle and open your planner with intention
- Let the house wake up slowly – snuggle your kiddos as they wake up
Evening ideas:
- Reset the kitchen while dancing
- Write tomorrow’s top three with a piece of dark chocolate
- Dim the lights and do some red light therapy
These small rituals tell your nervous system: we’re safe, we’re supported.
Turn Planning Into Self-Care
Planning doesn’t have to feel like pressure.
When you sit down to plan, you’re caring for your future self:
- Deciding what matters
- Releasing what doesn’t
- Creating clarity
Light a candle. Put on music. Make it a moment.
Organization is not about control — it’s about peace.
{Creating a block schedule can also give you peace of mind – read here on how to plan out your day – week + month with ease (Link)}
Use Tools That Feel Good
You use your systems every single day.
Let them bring you joy:
- A planner you love opening
- A digital dashboard that feels calm
- Pens that make writing feel intentional
Beauty makes consistency easier.
Romanticize the Mundane
Cleaning, errands, and resetting aren’t punishments — they’re fresh starts.
Treat them like care:
- Play music while you clean
- Make a yummy drink on-the-go
- Put on a bright lip gloss or lip stick to run errands
- Pick out a weekly scent for your home
- Stack your to-do list – walk on your walking pad while planning out your week
A happy home creates space for everything else.
7. Celebrate Consistency Over Perfection
Celebrate:
- Showing up
- Small wins
- Choosing intention
- A done to-do list for the day
A life that feels good isn’t built in grand moments — it’s built in quiet consistency.
Grab 20 More Ways to Romanticize Your Everyday here in my free guide and start making each day that much more special.
Same time next week.
— Hallie 🤍
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