How I’ve automated my wellness routine

I recently listened to a podcast about the importance of automating your finances, and it sparked something in me. If automation can build wealth, could the same principle apply to our wellness?

What if, instead of relying on motivation, willpower, or having a “good day,” we created a simple system for our health that runs almost on autopilot? A structure that supports us even when we feel tired, busy, stressed, or unmotivated.

I know that sounds easier said than done. The last year has really tested my motivation when it comes to my own wellness, and I realised something had to shift. What surprised me, though, was noticing that without even fully realising it, I had already started to automate parts of my routine. I had created habits that required very little thinking I just get up and go. At first there was a lot of resistance, but now they’ve become second nature to me. Here’s how that looks in practice.

Step 1: Automate your wake-up (Mornings)

My alarm goes off at 6:30 am every day except Sunday. I used to hate early mornings and would take any excuse for a lie-in, but I’ve learned how powerful consistency is for my energy and mood. When I used to wake up at different times, early starts felt painful. Now, I often wake up before my alarm because my body has adapted to a steady rhythm.

Your task: choose one wake-up time for six days of the week and stick to it for 30 days. Don’t overthink it, just pick something realistic and commit.

Step 2: Create three morning non-negotiables

I’ve also created three simple, non-negotiable morning steps. Before this, I’d immediately reach for my phone. Now, I press play on a short meditation, stand on my vibration plate for five to ten minutes, and drink a herbal tea. It’s nothing dramatic, but it sets my state for the day ahead and gives me an early sense of achievement. I sometimes add journaling or affirmations, but my real commitment is just those three basics.

If you’re thinking about automating your own wellness, start with your mornings. Look honestly at what they currently look like, then imagine your “perfect” morning routine. Once you have that long list, strip it back to just three simple steps. These are the things you commit to doing every single day, no matter how you feel.

Your task: write your three morning steps down somewhere visible and tick them off every day for the next 30 days.

Step 3: Automate your first meal (Nutrition)

I used to love fasting in the mornings and going straight for black coffee, but as I’ve got older, I’ve realised it doesn’t serve me anymore. My energy would crash mid-afternoon and I’d feel depleted for the rest of the day.

Now, I have a simple rule: no coffee for the first 90 minutes, and I eat something first. Some days that’s a proper cooked breakfast, but two or three days a week I’m teaching, so I keep it easy. My go-to is Greek yoghurt with seeds, overnight oats, and collagen peptides. It’s quick, nourishing, and removes the temptation to skip breakfast altogether. This small change has made a huge difference to my energy and digestion.

Your task: decide on one simple, go-to breakfast you can rely on at least three times a week. It doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to be easy and nourishing.

Step 4: Simplify your plates

I’ve taken the same approach with my other meals. Instead of overthinking or trying to be “perfect,” I focus on balanced, wholefood plates. Keeping things simple makes consistency far more realistic.

Your task: for one week, aim for balance rather than perfection. Before each meal, check that you have protein, colour (vegetables or fruit), and something whole.

Step 5: Automate your movement (Workouts)

My online platform has really helped me automate my movement. Instead of wondering what to do each day, I follow a structured plan that supports both my body and mindset. You can choose a plan, set your workout days and times, and then all you need to do is show up and press play.

There’s no travelling, no negotiating with yourself, and no wasting time deciding what to do. Once the plan is in place, it becomes much easier to follow through. The key is removing as many decision points as possible so you don’t give yourself space to talk yourself out of it.

Your task: pick three movement days this week and block them into your calendar like an appointment. Decide in advance what you’ll do so you don’t have to think about it later. We’re currently working through our 6 week programme The January Reset online which is the perfect way to automate your workouts.

Step 6: Automate your wind-down (Evenings)

Just as I wake up at the same time each day, I’ve created consistency around my evenings too. I eat dinner around the same time, begin winding down at the same time, and go to bed at the same time. Because of this routine, my body naturally starts to feel sleepy when bedtime approaches.

When you create simple, repeatable rhythms, your nervous system learns what to expect, which makes everything feel easier and more natural.

Your task: choose one consistent bedtime and one simple wind-down habit, like dimming the lights, reading, or gentle stretching.

Step 7: Commit for 30 days (Bringing it all together)

If you can build a simple routine, reduce overthinking, and just commit to showing up, you can truly automate your wellness. It’s not about dramatic transformations or perfect days, it’s about small, steady habits that slowly become second nature.

Try sticking to your simple plan for 30 days and notice how much easier it becomes to care for yourself. Real change doesn’t come from intensity, it comes from consistency.