Why a Calm Morning Doesn’t Have to Start Slowly

Why a Calm Morning Doesn’t Have to Start Slowly

Morning rituals don’t have to take much time to help you ease into the day and keep work from taking over every spare moment.

You might think a calmer start requires a long, obligation-free morning. But you can create a brief moment of your own even in the middle of a busy routine: listen to a favorite song, enjoy a glass of water in silence, or play a simple game to take your mind off your to-do list. This article shows you how to try small changes, notice how they affect you, and stick with the ones that help you start the day on your own terms.

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Imagine that you are on vacation and suddenly your mobile phone runs out of battery. How do you react?

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During a weekend trip to nature, you suddenly realize that you have no signal. What occupies your mind the most in that moment?

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Imagine you are in a place where no one knows you. How would you dress on that day?

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Suddenly, you receive an email from your supervisor with the note "Important, please respond as soon as possible." It's Sunday evening.

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You're sitting on the beach, nothing is happening. What goes through your mind?

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During your free time, someone asks you the question: "What do you do at work?" How do you respond?

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You are in a foreign country where you do not understand the language. How do you feel?

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You get an idea for improvement at work over the weekend. What do you do?

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A friend tells you: "You can't disconnect from work." How do you perceive that?

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If you had the option to completely disconnect all work contacts for a week, what would you feel first?

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How to mentally disconnect from work – even if you're only 200 km away from the office.

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