RV Life Routines: How I Start and End My Day
Creating consistency in a lifestyle that’s anything but routine.
When we were stationary, I felt like I had a solid rhythm. But ever since hitting the road, it’s been a bit more chaotic. Without the usual anchors like school drop-offs or morning commutes, everyone’s on their own schedule—which makes it harder to stay consistent. Still, I’ve found that a few small routines help bring some much-needed structure to our days.
Here are my go-to cornerstones:
Morning Routine
Exercise: I used to follow The Faster Way and loved it! I need to get back into it. When we were in the South, so many campgrounds had fitness centers, but up North? Not so much.
Vitamins: I always take magnesium, vitamin D, a probiotic, and a good multivitamin to start the day off right.
Nighttime Routine
Reading: I’m not a big TV watcher, so I unwind at night with a good book, usually something light and fun. I’m currently reading To Summer Do Us Part by Megan Quinn.
Journaling: I jot down 3 things I’m grateful for, 3 wins from the day, and 3 goals for tomorrow. And if I don’t get a chance to write it down, I’ll just run through them in my head before falling asleep.
Routines might look a little different on the road, but even the simplest ones make a big difference. I’ve been thinking about habit stacking—adding one more intentional thing to my morning and nighttime routines. What’s one simple habit you recommend I try?
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I just added these outdoor string lights to our campsite after spotting them at other sites, and I’m obsessed! They’re so adorable and instantly give that classic campground glow.
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We’re just getting started with RV vanlife. Plenty of novelty now, but I wonder when we’ll need a stable routine. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
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