Morning Routine

There’s something quietly magical about the first hour of the morning, before the emails start rolling in and the world demands your attention. I’ve spent the past few months experimenting with how I use that time, and the results have surprised me. Instead of reaching for my phone the moment I wake up, I’ve started brewing a slow pot of coffee, opening a notebook, and simply writing whatever comes to mind. Some days it’s a to-do list; other days it’s half-formed ideas for projects I may never start. But that small ritual has become an anchor, a reminder that my day can begin on my own terms. If you’ve been feeling scattered lately, try carving out just fifteen minutes of unplugged time tomorrow morning and see what happens.