So last month, I fell down a total rabbit hole watching Bella Hadid’s morning routine videos. You know the ones—glowy and zen at 6am while I’m still hitting snooze for the third time.
Wild thing is, her routine isn’t some impossible supermodel fantasy. It’s actually… doable?
I decided to try it for seven days to see if I could channel even 10% of that energy. Spoiler: some parts were amazing, others hilariously chaotic.
The Bella Morning Blueprint
Here’s what I committed to:
- Wake up at 6:30am (ugh)
- No phone for the first hour
- Lemon water immediately
- Wellness ritual: tongue scraping, face massage, movement
- Specific protein-focused breakfast
Skeptical? Totally. But I promised myself I’d try fully—no half-assing.
Day 1: The Rude Awakening
6:30am hit way too fast. My first instinct was Instagram scrolling. Instead, I stumbled to the kitchen for lemon water. The tongue scraping? Weird but satisfying.
I did a gua sha face massage like Bella. My face felt tingly and alive—unexpected for someone who usually just splashes water.
Movement was 20 minutes of stretching and light cardio—hot girl walk vibes, but more structured. By the end? I felt awake… without caffeine. Witchcraft.
The No-Phone Rule Changed Everything
This was the hardest part. First morning felt like I lost a limb. By day three, my brain felt clearer, less anxious. No more starting the day with everyone else’s highlight reel.
Science backs this: avoiding screens first thing helps regulate cortisol. By day five, I woke calmer, mind ready before feet hit the floor.
The Breakfast Situation
Bella’s breakfast is protein-heavy, healthy fats, no processed foods.
I followed a similar approach:
- Scrambled eggs + avocado
- Greek yogurt with berries and nuts
- Green smoothies
Result? I wasn’t starving by 10am. Protein actually works—keeps you fuller, focused, and stable.
The Face Massage Deep Dive
The gua sha ritual became my favorite.
- Five minutes of upward strokes with rose quartz
- Reduces puffiness, boosts circulation
- Feels luxurious and calming
- Forces kindness toward yourself before judgment
Movement Without the Pressure
Bella’s morning movement is gentle: stretching, light cardio, pilates-style.
- 20–30 minutes, every morning
- Sometimes dancing, sometimes YouTube stretching
- Focus on connection with your body, not perfection
- End of week: less stiffness, better mood, more energy
What I’m Actually Keeping
- No-phone first hour – non-negotiable now
- Lemon water + tongue scraping – better digestion, fresher mouth
- Face massage – new meditation
- Morning movement – flexible, not rigid
What Didn’t Work
- 6:30am wake-up – adjusted to 7am, more sustainable
- Super-specific breakfast – sticking to protein focus, less rigidity
The Bigger Picture
Morning routines aren’t about copying someone else. They’re about feeling grounded.
Bella’s approach focuses on:
- Self-care, not self-punishment
- Connection to body and mind
- Reducing phone-induced anxiety
- Intentional movement
- Nourishing breakfast
Your routine may differ. Morning, evening, journaling, meditation—the goal is space for yourself before the world demands everything.
Final Thoughts
Would I do it again? Absolutely.
Am I suddenly a perfect morning person? Lol no. Chaotic days happen. But having a foundation to return to feels grounding.
Start small: maybe just the no-phone rule, or drinking water first thing. Build from there. Morning routines should serve you, not stress you out.
Small, consistent acts of self-care add up. They’re real tools, not Instagram BS.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a date with my gua sha tool and some lemon water.