Take Back Your Morning

Imagine waking up, rolling out of bed, and—before brushing your teeth or even using the bathroom—you step into a self-driving car. But this isn’t just any self-driving car. It takes you wherever it wants, for as long as it decides, showing you whatever it chooses along the way. You don’t control when the ride ends—usually, it stops when the battery runs out.

Sound crazy? That’s exactly what happens when you reach for your phone first thing in the morning.

Instead, take care of yourself first. If you're a parent, take care of your kids. Then decide how you want to start your day. You’ll be amazed at how much more grounded, clear, and in control you feel.

The first hour of your day has the power to change your life. Even if all you did was stare at the ceiling for an hour, you’d gain more clarity than if you immediately grabbed your phone. But once you realize you have an hour of free time, you’ll start getting excited about how to use it.

Here’s how to take back your morning:

• Get an alarm clock (ditch the phone alarm).

• Charge your phone in another room or keep it in a drawer overnight.

• Start your day slowly—read, stretch, journal, or just sit in stillness.

• Write down what you need and want to do today.

• Decide what you want to do before your phone decides for you.

Try it for a week. See what happens when you take control of your morning—before your phone takes control of you.