2 Powerful Morning Habits For A Less Anxious Life

Most morning routines miss a crucial opportunity.

They tell you to journal, exercise, and “hustle” before the clock hits three am. Some of it works. Some of it will make you miserable, depending on your biology.

I have a flexible morning routine, but none of it matters without what I did 8.5 hours prior.

The best thing you can do for your morning is prioritizing your night.

Sleep is crucial for a well-balanced life.

My “grumpiest” days are due to poor sleep.

To create a great morning, start the night before by prioritizing high-quality sleep. Do whatever you can to protect your snooze.

There’s an exhausting amount of articles on how to get great sleep, but if you want to dive deep, read the book Sleep Matters or pick up Ben Greenfield’s book Boundless.

Don’t start your day “running.”

A dear friend and team member used to look at her phone as soon as she woke up. She even looked at it in the middle of the night!

She started her day in a stressed state.

When you pick up your phone and see a barrage of notifications, you get anxious.