Naomi Watts Reveals Her 'Woo-Woo' Routine of Analyzing Dreams — and Her Other Must-Dos for a Good Morning (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Naomi Watts.Photo:Christopher Sturman/Trunk Archive

Christopher Sturman/Trunk Archive

Naomi Watts,whose new bookDare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopauseis out now, launches PEOPLE ’s new wellness seriesMy Good Morning,sharing how she starts her day.  “I’m at my best in the mornings," theFeud: Capote vs. The Swansactress, 56, tells PEOPLE.

I usually wake upfive minutes before my alarm. On a regular day to get the kids out and on their way, my alarm is set to 6:55. I take a lot of time winding down at night but I go straight into my day. I get up on my feet very quickly and start the day with energy.

I’m a natural early bird. My husbandBilly [Crudup]is a night person. Usually, I’m up before him and let him sleep.

Naomi Watts and husband Billy Crudup.Bruce Glikas/Getty Images

Bruce Glikas/Getty Images

When I first open my eyes, I might think about a dream I’ve had and write it down. I think what goes on in the night in the unconscious can give you clues, messages that might be helpful for my day’s work. That sounds a bit woo-woo, but I often analyze dreams.

Shinola Medium Hard Linen Ruled Journal.

The first thing I attend to is gettingmy dog Izzyoutwhich often happens earlier than I would like. We’re in New York, in an apartment, and sometimes I’ve been grateful there’s not a paparazzi out there because I am still in my pajamas under a coat and my hair’s everywhere.

Naomi Watts and her dog Izzy.Naomi Watts/Instagram

Naomi Watts/Instagram

Next I try to wake upthe kids[Sasha, 17, and Kai, 16]. They definitely take time. I am lucky if I can shove some toast down their throats before they leave. It always feels a bit chaotic in the mornings with teenagers.

I drink black coffee.I used to be a cappuccino girl, but I went straight to black coffee once I moved to America. I have one of those percolator machines and I usePeet’s coffee.

I do a Wordle every morning. I play on aWordlechain. I’m very competitive with games and we have seven or eight people on our chain. Whoever won the day before gets to choose the word. I like to get that done before 10 a.m.

Wordle puzzle.STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty

Exercise sets the day for me. Most of the exercise I do now is strength training. I still like yoga, but mostly I lift weights. Sometimes I go to a gym and sometimes I do it on my own with a video.Keith Anthonyis a guy that I met at a class a long time ago. He now has a website and he has recordings, so I just do his videos.

After I exercise,I’ll have boiled eggs or with avocado and tomato, or yogurt with berries and granola.I like to not eat before I exercise.

Granola and yogurt is a breakfast staple for Watts.Getty

Getty

In the showerI useHårklinikken Stabilizing Scalp Shampoo. This is a Danish company at the forefront of haircare that a friend recommended to me. My hair is thinning and Hårklinikken’s products create stronger, healthier hair growth.  I’ve seen great results and have been using these products for a couple of years.

Harklinikken Stabilizing Scalp Shampoo.

source: people.com