How to Build a Morning Routine That Actually Sticks
Search "morning routine" and you'll find a thousand versions of the same story: wake up at 5am, meditate for 20 minutes, journal, cold plunge, run 5 miles, and somehow still make it to work early. For most people, that routine lasts about three days before real life gets in the way. A morning routine that actually sticks looks a lot less impressive - and that's exactly why it works. Here's how to build one that fits your actual life, not someone else's highlight reel. Why Most Morning Routines Fail The typical morning routine fails for one simple reason: it's designed for the person you wish you were, not the person you actually are right now. Trying to add five new habits at once - all before 7am, while running on willpower alone - is a recipe for burning out within a week. A routine that sticks is built the opposite way: small, realistic, and forgiving when life gets messy. 1. Start With One Habit, Not Five The biggest mistake in routine-...