How My Morning Routine Became My Anchor
# How My Morning Routine Became My Foundation
There’s something about the quiet of early morning.
No noise. No notifications. Just you, your breath, and the beginning of a new cycle.
My mornings weren’t always this way. But over time, I found a rhythm that helped me feel more aligned — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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## My Morning Flow (No Breakfast, Just Breath and Movement)
I practice **intermittent fasting**, so I usually skip breakfast.
Instead, I start with what my body and mind need most: space.
Here’s what most mornings look like for me:
1. **Wake up → Short lying meditation (2~5 min)**
I don’t sit up right away. I stay lying down, eyes closed, and just feel my breath.
2. **Put on running shoes → Slow Jogging**
On an empty stomach, I go for a relaxed jog — nothing intense.
Just movement and air.
*(On days I can’t run, I do kettlebell swings at home — just 10~15 minutes.)*
3. **Shower → Transition to focused work**
By the time I sit at my desk, my mind is already warm.
I don’t need a coffee jolt or YouTube motivation. My morning moved me.
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## Why It Works for Me
- It doesn’t rely on willpower — it feels natural now
- I move without pressure (slow jogging helped a lot)
- I start my day **without external input** (no screens, no noise)
- It reminds me: **how I start the day is how I treat myself**
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## If You’re Creating Your Own Routine
It doesn’t have to be perfect or long.
Try one small thing: 2 minutes of breathing. 10 minutes of walking.
Build from what gives you *lightness*, not stress.
Because your morning isn’t just about productivity.
It’s your first conversation with yourself.
— Jason
