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Carl Pullein - How To Use Siri and Reminders To Start Your Morning Routine

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Author: Carl Pullein
Categories: Productivity
Tags: productivity
Views: 2 · Last viewed: 2026-10-16 08:11 UTC

Short Summary

Main recommendation: Create a dedicated "Morning Routine" list in Apple Reminders, then build a Shortcut that opens that list so you can start your morning routine by asking Siri, "Hey Siri, start my morning routine." Recurring daily tasks are added with the phrase "every day," which the Reminders app turns into a daily repeat. The method works on iPhone or iPad and is presented as a simple habit-building tip.

Key Points

  • Apple Reminders keeps the routine list refreshed automatically, unlike Notes, which requires you to reset it each day.
  • Tasks set with "every day" recur daily, so the list is ready every morning without re-entry.
  • The example task "process email inbox" is used because the speaker, based in East Asia, receives most client email overnight from Europe and the US.
  • The Shortcut is what Siri recognises, so the voice command depends on that shortcut existing.

Details Worth Noting

  • Concrete instructions:
    • Open Reminders, tap Add List, choose New List, and name it "Morning Routine."
    • Add each morning task as a new reminder, for example "make coffee" or "drink lemon water."
    • For a daily task, type the task, press space, then type "every day." The text changes colour, and the bottom of the screen shows "Suggested Date: Tomorrow, Daily." Tap that suggestion to set it.
    • Tap Done when finished.
    • If Shortcuts is missing, download it from the App Store and open it.
    • In Shortcuts, tap the plus button, go to the Apps section, scroll to Reminders, and choose "Show Reminders List."
    • Tap the "Show" field, which defaults to Inbox or another list, and change it to "Morning Routine."
    • Each morning, say "Hey Siri, start my morning routine" to open the list, then work through the tasks and check them off.
  • The speaker suggests using the same approach for other lists, such as a shutdown routine at the end of the day.
  • The speaker demonstrated the setup on an iPad because of its larger screen but expects most users to use an iPhone for this.

Bottom Line

A two-step setup, a recurring Reminders list plus a Siri-triggered Shortcut, gives a hands-free way to begin the morning routine on your phone.