My morning routine for glowing skin and a winning trading mindset

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Minimalist skincare products on a clean bathroom counter
My simple ,effective skin care trio for that morning 
Glow 

Because how you start your morning can either build your glow—or break your confidence.

There was a time when I’d wake up feeling behind before the day even started.

My skin looked tired, my trades were rushed, and I was stuck in survival mode.


That’s when I realized: your morning isn’t just a routine—it’s your launchpad.


This isn’t about perfection or waking up at 5AM. It’s about building a routine that helps you glow on the outside and stay grounded before the markets open. Whether you’re showing up for your skin, your goals, or your trades… your energy starts here.


Vibrant smoothie bowl perfect for a glow-up diet
Fuel for your skin 

🕕 6:00 AM – Hydrate & Wake Up Your Glow

(warm lemon water + cucumber slices = skin’s bestie)

🤸‍♀️ 6:15 AM – Quick Movement = Natural Skin Booster

(yoga, stretches, or even dancing to amapiano while brushing my teeth 💃)

🧴 6:30 AM – My 3-Step Skincare Ritual

  • Cleanse: Garnier Micellar Gel Wash (±R95)
  • Hydrate: Rose water spritz + Vitamin C serum (±R120)
  • Protect: Altruist SPF 50 (±R200)

🥣 6:45 AM – Breakfast That Fuels My Face And focus 

  • Oats with cinnamon
  • Boiled eggs + avo
  • Green smoothie
  • zinc + omega-3 for hormonal support

📓 7:00 AM – Journal, Breathe and mentally reset

3 things im grateful for 

1 trading affirmation 

1 focus for the day 

Burnt out? Emotional trading spiral? I’ve been there. Read How I Recovered After Blowing My Account for the full story.

📈 7:15 AM – Charts, Checklists, and Game Plan

Watchlist. News. Setups. Alerts. No panic.

I used to skip this and wonder why I kept repeating bad patterns.

✨ Final Thoughts: The Energy You Start With… Follows You

This simple routine turned me from scattered and breakout-prone to focused and glowing—inside and out. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about intention.

💬 Ready to Glow From the Charts to Your Cheeks?

If this helped or inspired you, leave a comment below.

💌 Share this with a fellow trader, a skincare junkie, or someone who’s rebuilding.

📌 Save it, try it for a week, and tag me with your version of this morning ritual!


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