But even with that extra time, I found that I’d load my mornings with way too many expectations — plans to journal, stretch, ...

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I have to admit that I’m not a person who likes routines. I fly by the seat of my pants most of the time, especially since I retired five years ago. But I am smart enough to know that my day goes much ...

Did you start the day with herbal tea and a stretch? Or was it more like a few smashes of the snooze button and a panicked dash to work after a breakfast of cold pizza? While we’re all for “You do you ...

One thing about me: I love routine. I'm a creature of habit, thrive on consistency, and find comfort in controlling my day-to-day habits. That being said, I'm always open to refining my routine to ...

Business Insider spoke with successful women across various industries about their morning routines. Most said they wake up around 6 a.m. to ensure productivity and time for themselves. Some then ...

If you’ve been on social media lately, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered Mel Robbins' six-step morning routine. A lot of people are testing this routine for themselves, engaging in morning ...

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