One Small Habit That Changed My Morning Forever

Mornings used to be my worst enemy. The moment I opened my eyes, my brain launched a full assault of to-do lists, missed emails, and mild existential dread.

I'd reach for my phone before I even stretched. By the time I got out of bed, I'd already absorbed 5 news notifications, 2 missed WhatsApp messages, and the energy of a stock market crash. It wasn’t healthy — and I knew it.

One random Tuesday, I decided to leave my phone on airplane mode and sit in silence for just five minutes. No journal. No affirmations. Just a glass of water and stillness.

The result? Shocking.

I noticed the birds outside. I breathed deeper. My thoughts slowed down. And most surprisingly, I actually looked forward to that moment the next day.

Within a week, my stress levels dropped. I wasn’t rushing to catch up with the day — the day was catching up with me.

It's funny how small things — like five quiet minutes — can make the biggest difference. Try it. Not next week. Not when you're less busy. Tomorrow. First thing.