So last month I fell down a total rabbit hole watching Bella Hadid's morning routine videos. You know the ones - where she's all glowy and zen at like 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 figured, why not give it a shot for seven days and see if I could channel even 10% of that energy. Spoiler alert: some parts were amazing, others were 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. Then comes her whole wellness ritual - tongue scraping, face massage, movement, and this very specific breakfast situation.

Honestly? I was skeptical about the no-phone thing.

But I promised myself I'd actually try. No half-assing it.

Day 1: The Rude Awakening

Okay so 6:30am came way too fast.

My first instinct was to grab my phone and scroll Instagram like usual. Instead, I stumbled to the kitchen for lemon water, feeling like a zombie. The tongue scraping thing? Weird at first, not gonna lie. But kinda satisfying?

I did this gua sha face massage thing she swears by. My face felt tingly and alive, which was unexpected for someone who usually just splashes water and calls it skincare.

Then movement. Bella does this mix of stretching and light cardio that's similar to hot girl walk vibes but more structured.

Twenty minutes later, I actually felt... awake? Without caffeine? Witchcraft.

The No-Phone Rule Changed Everything

Real talk - this was the hardest part.

That first morning without my phone felt like missing a limb. I kept reaching for it out of habit. But by day three, something shifted. My brain felt clearer. Less anxious. I wasn't starting my day with everyone else's highlight reel.

There's actually science behind this. When you avoid screens first thing, you're not immediately triggering your stress response. Your cortisol levels stay more balanced.

Game changer, honestly.

By day five, I was waking up easier. My mind wasn't racing before my feet hit the floor. It reminded me of those breathing exercises for anxiety my therapist taught me - creating space before the chaos starts.

The Breakfast Situation

Bella's breakfast is pretty specific - lots of protein, healthy fats, nothing processed. She's big on listening to her body and eating what feels right.

I tried to match her protein-focused approach without diet culture vibes. Scrambled eggs with avocado. Greek yogurt with berries and nuts. Sometimes a green smoothie situation.

Here's what surprised me: I wasn't starving by 10am like usual.

Turns out, eating actual food (shocking concept) keeps you fuller longer. Who knew? The protein thing really does work. I felt more stable throughout the morning, less hangry, more focused.

The Face Massage Deep Dive

Okay, the gua sha and face massage part became my favorite ritual.

Every morning, I'd spend five minutes doing these upward strokes with my rose quartz tool. Bella uses specific techniques to reduce puffiness and boost circulation. At first I felt kinda silly, but then I noticed my face looked less puffy. My jawline seemed more defined?

Could be placebo effect. Don't care. It felt luxurious and calming.

Plus, it forced me to actually look at myself with kindness instead of immediately picking apart everything I hate. That alone was worth it.

Movement Without the Pressure

Bella's approach to morning movement isn't about crushing a workout. It's gentle. Intentional. She does stretching, light cardio, sometimes pilates-style movements at home.

I loved this part because it didn't feel like punishment.

Just 20-30 minutes of moving my body in ways that felt good. Some days that was dancing around my apartment. Other days it was following a YouTube stretching video. The point wasn't perfection - it was connection with my body.

By the end of the week, I genuinely looked forward to this time. My body felt less stiff. My mood was better. I had more energy than when I'd skip movement entirely or force myself through intense workouts I hated.

What I'm Actually Keeping

Week's over, and here's what stuck:

The no-phone thing is staying. Period. That first hour of peace is non-negotiable now. I wake up calmer, think clearer, and don't immediately spiral into comparison mode.

Lemon water and tongue scraping - yeah, I'm keeping these too. My digestion feels better, and my mouth feels fresher. Small wins.

The face massage is my new meditation. It's five minutes of forced slowness in a rushed world.

Morning movement stays, but I'm flexible about what that looks like. Some days it's a full routine, other days it's just stretching while my coffee brews.

What Didn't Work For Me

The 6:30am wake-up? Not sustainable long-term for my schedule.

I've adjusted to 7am, which feels more realistic. Bella's schedule works for her life and work demands. Mine are different. And that's okay.

Also, the super specific breakfast thing got exhausting by day six. Sometimes I just want toast, you know? I'm keeping the protein focus but being less rigid about it.

The Bigger Picture

Here's what this week taught me: morning routines aren't about copying someone else's life.

They're about finding what makes you feel grounded. What I loved about Bella's approach is that it's rooted in self-care, not self-punishment. It's not about looking a certain way - it's about feeling good in your body and mind.

The parts that worked for me worked because they addressed my actual needs. Better sleep and mental health connection. Less phone-induced anxiety. More intentional movement. Nourishing my body properly.

Your version might look completely different. Maybe you're not a morning person at all. Maybe your self-care happens at night. Maybe face massage isn't your thing but journaling is.

The point is creating space for yourself before the world demands everything from you.

That's the real Bella energy - not the specific routine, but the intentionality behind it. The commitment to starting your day on your terms, not reacting to everyone else's needs immediately.

Final Thoughts

Would I do this again? Absolutely.

Am I suddenly a perfect morning person with my life together? Lol no. I still have chaotic days where I skip half of it. But having this foundation to return to feels grounding.

The best part? I don't feel guilty when I deviate from it. This isn't about perfection or keeping up with some impossible standard. It's about having tools that help me feel more like myself.

If you're thinking about trying a version of this, start small. Pick one thing - maybe it's the no-phone rule, maybe it's just drinking water first thing. See how it feels. Build from there.

Your morning routine should serve you, not stress you out.

And honestly? Even trying this for a week taught me that small, consistent acts of self-care actually do add up. They're not Instagram BS. They're real tools that can shift how you move through your day.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have a date with my gua sha tool and some lemon water.