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Slow, cozy mornings, on purpose

Gentle routines and cozy habits for brighter mornings.

Benefits of Slow Mornings (self-reported) Mood Focus Stress↓ Energy

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33. Morning Meditation Guide for Beginners Part 1

33. Morning Meditation Guide for Beginners Introduction: Mornings are a perfect time for beginners to start a meditation practice. Before the chaos of the day b...

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Instant Wake-Up and Alertness: It won’t surprise anyone who’s tried it that cold

Instant Wake-Up and Alertness: It won’t surprise anyone who’s tried it that cold water makes you alert very fast! The sudden shock of cold activates your sympat...

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Establish a “No Phone Until…” Rule: Decide on a specific point in your morning r

Establish a “No Phone Until…” Rule: Decide on a specific point in your morning routine when screens become allowed – and stick to it. For example, “No phone unt...

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Crafting Your Morning Ritual: A Step-by-Step Example To put it all together, let

Crafting Your Morning Ritual: A Step-by-Step Example To put it all together, let’s walk through an example of how someone might create a morning ritual from scr...

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Use a Light Box in Dark Seasons: If it’s winter or you live far from the equator

Use a Light Box in Dark Seasons: If it’s winter or you live far from the equator where mornings are dark, consider a light therapy box. These devices emit very ...

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Cut Caffeine and Heavy Meals Late: Caffeine can stay in your system for 6-8 hour

Cut Caffeine and Heavy Meals Late: Caffeine can stay in your system for 6-8 hours, so that 4pm coffee could still be keeping you wired at 10pm. Try to avoid caf...

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Positive/Affirming Self-Talk: Anxiety might greet you with negative thoughts: “I

Positive/Affirming Self-Talk: Anxiety might greet you with negative thoughts: “I can’t handle today,” “What if I mess up that meeting?” etc. While you don’t wan...

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Now, how do we practically harness all that goodness?

Now, how do we practically harness all that goodness? Let’s break down the elements of a creativity-sparking morning routine. Element 1: The Creative Warm-Up (M...

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How to Use Affirmations to Start Your Morning With Confidence Starting your day

How to Use Affirmations to Start Your Morning With Confidence Starting your day with positive affirmations can set the tone for a confident, empowered morning. ...

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Embrace “no talking” periods.

Embrace “no talking” periods. If you live with others, you might try agreeing on a short quiet period in the morning. For example, maybe you and your partner or...

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7:10 AM: Open the curtains.

7:10 AM: Open the curtains. Let that morning light in. While still sitting on the bed, drink the glass of water you placed on your nightstand the night before. ...

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Leverage the Perks of Home.

Leverage the Perks of Home. There are things you can do at home that aren’t possible in a traditional office – include them! Love being cozy? Wrap up in a nice ...