Jordan Manson's Morning Routine

Senior editor Jordan Manson is busy cheerleading, going to class, and of course working for REFINE. Here is the routine that ensures her day gets off to a great start.

By Jeannette Wescott

Morning routines vary depending on the person, but they all begin the same way: waking up. Some are woken by the shrill sound of an alarm, the bark of a furry friend, or even a partner that doesn’t know where their side of the bed ends. Some of us might try to catch a few more minutes of sleep after snoozing an alarm or finish a last minute assignment before class (we’ve all been there.)

For Jordan Manson, REFINE’s Senior Editor, mornings start around 9–10 AM. She enjoys the mornings, but finds it hard to wake up early, so you might catch her pressing snooze a few times before finally rolling out of bed.

The first thing on her mind in the morning are the things that need to be done that day. Dealing with anxiety and thinking about your agenda can be overwhelming for anyone, but having a mental picture of her to-do list has been extremely helpful. Manson’s mental planning is then followed by stretching, or as she calls it, “a shortened version of yoga.”

For many of us, checking our phones for messages and emails is integral to our morning routines, and Manson is no exception. She makes sure to text her parents every morning and calls when she can.

Music is a key factor in Manson’s morning routine. The RnB lover has a playlist titled “Relax” that sets the vibes each day.

When it comes to her wardrobe, Manson bases her outfit on the weather and activities for the day. She describes her goto style as a big T-shirt paired with ripped jeans or a romper, unless it’s cold, because then, all bets are off.

“I find that when I put energy into my outfit in the morning, it’s an action of self-love and it keeps me energized and motivated throughout the day,” said Manson.

The time it takes Manson to do her hair in the morning varies. If her hair is in a protective style, all she needs to do is lay her edges and she’s set. But when her natural hair is out, her go-to style is a neat slick bun (with edges laid, of course) and achieving the perfect bun can take anywhere from 10–20 minutes.

Her morning routine wouldn’t be complete without talking to God. As a Baptist, prayer is a significant part of Manson’s everyday lifestyle. Her go-to line is, “Hold my hand throughout the day, God.”

Lastly, Manson is a diehard Dunkin’ Girl. She can’t function without caffeine, so don’t bother talking to her before she’s had her iced coffee with 3 pumps of whole milk, 3 pumps of French Vanilla, and 6 pumps of caramel.

Morning routines are different for everyone. What does yours look like?