What I Don’t Do Anymore in the Morning

 # What I Don’t Do Anymore in the Morning

For years, my mornings were rushed, cluttered, and noisy — not from the outside world, but from within.  

Now, I've stopped doing a few things that seemed small but made a big difference in how my day begins.

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## 🚫 No More Breakfast — And I Feel Better

I practice **intermittent fasting**, so I skip breakfast.  

At first, it felt strange. But over time, I noticed more mental clarity and less sluggishness in the morning.

Eating later gives my body more time to reset.  

And surprisingly, I feel **more focused and energized**.

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## 📵 No Scrolling First Thing

The old me used to check social media or YouTube the moment I opened my eyes.  

Now, I **avoid screens for the first hour** of the day.

This helps me start with my own thoughts — not the noise of the internet.  

I’ve regained control over my attention.

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## 📰 I Delay the News

I still read the news — just not **right away**.  

In the early hours, I want calm, not chaos.  

So I wait until my mind feels centered and grounded before consuming outside input.

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## 💬 I Practice Morning Affirmation

One thing I do **instead** of the above?  

I remind myself:  

> “Today is going to be a good day.”

I say it silently or even write it down.  

It’s a small affirmation, but it plants a seed of **positivity** and **intention**.

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## 🌱 Final Thought

Changing my morning wasn’t about adding more.  

It was about **subtracting what didn’t serve me**.

What we remove can be just as powerful as what we add.

— Jason