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A five-minute morning that actually sticks
May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
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The secret to a routine isn't ambition. It's making it so small you can't say no.
Three layers
- Body: drink a glass of water and stretch for one minute.
- Mind: write one line in a notebook, anything at all.
- Day: name the single most important task for today.
That's it. Five minutes.
Rules that help
- Attach it to something you already do, like making coffee.
- Prepare the night before: notebook and pen next to the kettle.
- Never skip twice. If you miss a day, restart the next morning with no apology.
After two weeks, add one more minute if you want. Slow is still progress.