Morning Selfie Workflow

Play Endel, adjust playbook settings, set volume, snap a photo, and save it as ‘Morning selfie’—all in one smooth iOS-only shortcut.

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What It Does

Comprehensive morning routine automation. One tap activates soundscape, opens camera, captures photo, and organizes it automatically.

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Quick Install

Morning Selfie Workflow

Direct iCloud link to shortcut

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How It Works

1. Starts your preferred Endel soundscape for focus
2. Automatically adjusts audio settings for optimal morning listening
3. Opens the camera in selfie mode
4. Captures your photo with preset morning lighting settings
5. Saves it with the ‘Morning selfie’ tag for easy organization
6. Integrates with your morning productivity flow

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Requirements

• Apps Required: Cleft, Camera, Photos, Endel
• Platform: iOS only
• Cleft Version: v1.10.0 or later
• Endel: Must be installed and configured

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Use Cases

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Daily Progress Tracking

Snap a selfie each morning to track progress over time. Time saved: 2 minutes per day (consolidation of multiple actions)

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Consistency Building

Automated routine building for morning accountability. Time saved: 5 minutes per morning (elimination of friction)

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Mood Documentation

Visual record of daily mood and energy levels. Time saved: 3 minutes per morning (photo + organization)

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Tips for Best Results

• Run at consistent time each morning for best results
• Endel settings automatically optimize for focus time
• Photos automatically tagged for easy recall
• Build consistency with daily repetition

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Morning Routine Optimization

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Before Running Shortcut

• Ensure Endel is configured with your favorite soundscape
• Have phone positioned for selfie
• Set volume to comfortable listening level

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During Execution

• Allow camera to open naturally
• Strike comfortable pose for daily photo
• Let shortcut handle all organization

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After Completion

• Your soundscape is playing for focus time
• Your photo is saved and organized
• Continue with rest of morning routine

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Perfect For

• 📱 iOS users with morning routines
• 🎵 Music lovers using Endel for focus
• 📸 Visual trackers documenting progress
• 🎯 Consistency builders automating habits
• ⏰ Time optimizers reducing friction

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Customization Ideas

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Change Soundscape

Modify the Endel track selection for different moods:

• Focus mode morning
• Meditation morning
• Energy boost morning
• Calm morning

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Adjust Timing

Set different times for:

• Workout check-in
• Midday mindfulness
• Evening reflection

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Photo Variants

Create variations for different purposes:

• Morning energy level
• Post-workout selfie
• Outfit of the day
• Current mood

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Related Shortcuts

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Support

• Endel not playing? Ensure Endel is installed and playing
• Camera not opening? Check camera permissions
• Photo not saving? Verify photo library access
• Volume issues? Adjust volume in Endel settings