☕️ Automate Before You Caffeinate: How to Let AI Run Your Morning Routine
- Katie Stokes
- Oct 13
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 13
The Premise
You know those mornings when your to-do list wakes up before you do? Emails, reminders, social posts, all shouting louder than your coffee maker? Here’s the thing, your day doesn’t have to start in chaos. By adding just one small automation, you can let AI handle your morning clutter while you ease into the day (and actually enjoy that first sip).
Why It Works
Morning energy is precious. Instead of using it on repetitive, low-value tasks, use it to create, connect, and lead. Automation doesn’t make you robotic → it helps you show up human again by giving your brain a break from the busywork.
Step-by-Step: How to Automate Before You Caffeinate
1️⃣ Identify your daily repetitive task. What’s the first thing you do after waking up? Check email? Post on social media? Update your planner? Pick one thing that feels like a time-drain.
2️⃣ Build a one-click automation. Use a simple tool like Make.com, Zapier, or Google Apps Script to do it for you.
Example: “Each morning, send me a summary of my unread emails + top 3 calendar items.”
Example: “Auto-post my scheduled motivational quote to Facebook at 7:30 a.m.”
3️⃣ Let it run while you sip coffee. Test it once, trust it daily. The goal isn’t a robot army → it’s peace of mind.
Bonus Tips
Use ChatGPT or your AI assistant to write your automation prompts or messages for you.
Name your automation something fun (maybe “CoffeeBot ☕️”).
Celebrate that first free 10 minutes of your day → they’re priceless.
Comments