To-Do List? How to Wake and Bake for the Greater Good

Waking up and immediately reaching for the weed may seem like a reckless idea for anyone with a to-do list. But it’s 2025. Weed products don’t even have to get you high anymore and can instead provide a host of therapeutic and energizing effects. Plus, the market is filled with products that offer a mild, pleasant high that pairs well with just about any task you may have on the docket. 

With that in mind, let’s reimagine what wake and bake really means. Instead of hitting the bong right after the alarm goes off, here are some productive ways to wake and bake for the greater good. 

Morning Quiet Time 

When you’re busy and on the go, carving out time for some quiet and peace in the morning can feel impossible. But as the old saying goes, “you should sit in meditation for twenty minutes a day—unless you’re too busy, then you should sit for an hour.” Right, because we all have time for that. 

But what if meditation time was a solid 10-15 minutes spent outside with coffee and some energizing or mood-enhancing weed? That might be worth waking up 10 minutes earlier. 

Roll a joint with your favorite daytime strain and spend a few minutes outside taking in the fresh air. (Hot tip: Stay off your phone during this time. Enjoy the quiet.) Don’t have access to recreational weed? No problem. Get your hands on some energizing THCa flower online. 

Or opt for a quick vape sesh to pair with your morning coffee quiet time. Yumz Sativa Vape is a good choice for those looking for a widely available, daytime product.

Depending on your tolerance and preferred level of functionality, you may want to go easy on the morning puffs. Take it slow and evaluate how you feel. For those at risk of getting too high and abandoning the day, maybe opt for a CBD-heavy option to keep you feeling good and alert.

A bowl of your favorite cereal + these Cereal Milk Prerolls from Mood = perfection.

Get Moving 

If you’re someone who likes to exercise in the morning, you may find that weed can take it to the next level. And if you’re someone who loathes a morning workout, weed might be just the thing to get you out of bed and into the gym. 

Before you launch into your morning workout, take an energizing gummy (like Slumber’s extra strength CBD gummy or Out of Office’s THC gummy) to help you get in the zone. Wait a good 15-30 minutes after eating your wake and bake product to ensure the effects kick in during your workout, not after. 

If you’re not into the whole working out thing, I feel you. Especially in the morning. Consider going on a walk to get the blood flowing, though. If you opt for a casual morning walk, you could bring along a vape or joint packed with a balanced daytime strain to keep you feeling motivated, alert, and maybe a little too into the changing fall colors. 

Eat Breakfast

A surefire way to have a good and productive day is to eat breakfast. While it may be easy to put off this meal to save time and jump into your day, you might find that a THC twist can motivate you to head into the kitchen each morning. 

Whether it’s a full English breakfast or a protein bar, you’re setting yourself up for success by eating in the morning. So why not make it even better with some weed? An easy way to boost your morning breakfast is to mix in some THC powders to your water, juice, or smoothie. 

Take 1906 Off Duty Cannabis Shots, for example. Marketed as microdoses, these 1:1 THC and CBD packets can be mixed into your favorite morning beverage. CBDMD offers a similar product that can be mixed into beverages. Or you simply mix a little bit of your favorite cannabis tincture into your juice or smoothie for a solid morning boost. 

These premium THC mix-ins from Spruce have fresh flavors made from whole fruits and herbs that pair wonderfully with a balanced breakfast.

Words of Caution 

You’ve now been given permission to wake up, get high, and have a productive day. Take that, mom! But really, when done right, weed can serve as a productivity tool, not a hindrance. 

If you’re going to wake and bake for a productive day, make sure you know how you respond to your preferred products. Nothing can hinder a busy day like an edible that hits a lot stronger than you expected. There’s nothing wrong with starting low and going slow. After all, you can always get higher. It’s a lot harder to undo getting too high from the start. 

Consider your specific needs and lifestyle before waking and baking. While many people use cannabis for functionality, it doesn’t work that way for everyone. Some people are simply meant to relax at the end of the day with a joint, and that’s okay. 

To save yourself any trouble, test out your products before launching them into your morning routine. Make sure you like the effects before you have to hop on a Zoom meeting with the rest of the company or make that dreaded phone call. 

And unless you’re a seasoned user, maybe don’t combine all of these wake and bake ideas on the same day. Or do, and see if you can check off that to-do list and then some.