It’s 6:15 am and I’m sitting out on the front porch of our new house, listening to the sounds of the neighborhood waking up, holding my hot cup of freshly brewed coffee. There’s something sacred about that first sip. Before emails, before the morning chaos, before my son’s crazy energy launches the day into full speed—I sit, I sip, and I breathe.
I call it the First Sip Club. There’s no membership card, no secret handshake. Just a quiet space, a warm cup, and a few moments that belong to me.
This isn’t about maximum productivity or perfect morning routines. It’s about claiming a small piece of the day to ground myself—to feel the warmth of the mug in my hands, the weight of the pen on the page, the stillness before the world (or my son!) asks anything of me.
How to Start Your Own First Sip Club
Pick Your Sip
Whether it’s coffee, tea, lemon water, or even a smoothie, pick something that feels warm, nourishing, or simply enjoyable.Claim a Spot
Find a corner, a chair, a window with morning light—any place that feels like yours. No clutter and, most importantly, no chores staring back at you.Set a Timer if Needed
Give yourself 5-10 minutes. Long enough to slow down, but short enough to feel doable even on busy days.Silence the Noise
No phones, no scrolling. Maybe some soft music or the sound of the world waking up outside. This is about presence, not distraction. (I struggle with this one.)Add a Companion Habit (Optional)
A journal, a sketchbook, or simply staring out the window—pair your sip with a quiet activity that connects you to yourself.No Expectations
This isn’t a productivity hack. Some mornings you’ll feel peaceful, others restless—that’s okay. The point is that you showed up for yourself.
Welcome to the First Sip Club. There’s no wrong way to show up—just a sip, a seat, and yourself. Try it for 5 days and let me know how it went, and how you feel afterwards. Is this something you enjoyed? Will you keep going? Was it hard for you to show up and just sit for a few minutes? Let me know in the comments below!
