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- 4:00–4:30amUp
- 7:00amStaff arrive
The day ring
No ring for this one: Martha describes the order of steps, not clock times, and we don’t guess.
At a glance
4 steps- Puzzlesall of them
- ThenPilates or gym
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The day, step by step
Early morning
- Sleep
Up before the farm wakes
“I wake up at 4:00am, 4:30am.” In 2017 she said she wakes with sunrise — no shades on her windows.
Why: Her staff arrive at 7 and she wants to be “as lively as they are”.
1 - Mind
The whole New York Times, and every puzzle
She names the crossword and other word games.
Why: “It’s good for your brain.”
1
Morning
- Training
Pilates or the gym
With her Pilates teacher or a personal trainer, off the property — she says that works better than her home gym.
1
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Busy-person version
The core, in 3 steps
- MindDo one puzzle before you check messages.
- TrainingBook a regular class away from home so you actually go.
- NutritionAdd one serving of greens to breakfast.
Every step, in one list
| When | Step | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 am | Up before the farm wakes Sleep | 1 |
| Early | The whole New York Times, and every puzzle Mind | 1 |
| Morning | Pilates or the gym Training | 1 |
| After | Green juice Nutrition | 1 |
Times marked “approx.” in the timeline are our reading of the source.
Related routines
Sources (2)
- CNBC — Martha Stewart’s morning routine (Lipstick on the Rim podcast, 2025)
- The Cut — How I Get It Done: Martha Stewart (2017)
Last checked 16 Oct 2026.