A simple change to my morning routine made a huge difference in my work

For years, I'd start my day by checking email and Slack the second I woke up, which meant I was already stressed before I even had coffee. About three months ago, I read a blog post that suggested waiting 90 minutes before opening any work apps. I was skeptical, but I tried it. Now, I spend that first hour just having breakfast, maybe reading a book, and planning my top three tasks for the day on a notepad. I'm way less frazzled by 10 AM and actually get more done because I start focused. Has anyone else tried something like this and found a specific time that works for them?

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brooke4752mo ago

Oh, that reminds me of my friend who tried something similar. He swapped his morning scroll for a proper breakfast, something hearty like @phoenix_wood30 was asking about, and said it completely changed his focus. He finally stopped bringing that frantic energy to his first meeting.

phoenix_wood302mo ago

What's your go-to breakfast during that hour?

gavin_flores122mo ago

Honestly, my brain just doesn't work right until I've had my second cup of coffee.