The surprising power of a 10-minute morning routine

Imagine this: It’s 7 AM, and instead of hitting the ground running, you're already ahead—calm, focused, and ready to tackle whatever the day throws your way.

Here’s a little secret: starting your day with just 10 minutes of self-care can be the most time-saving decision you’ll make all day.

I know, it sounds counterintuitive. But consider this—those 10 minutes can reset your mental game, charge your energy, and put you in a headspace that lets you handle everything from tough decisions to tight schedules with less stress and more clarity.

When you prioritize yourself first thing in the morning, you’re not wasting time—you’re investing it. Those few moments of being present with yourself, breathing, meditating, stretching, or just sitting with your coffee without electronics can create a ripple effect that saves you from hours of spinning your wheels later on.

We all know what it’s like to feel behind before the day even begins, jumping from task to task, fire to fire. But when you carve out that small slice of time for yourself, it’s like flipping a switch. You’ll find that the chaos doesn’t feel as chaotic, and those back-to-back meetings don’t drain you as much.

Here’s what I’m suggesting: tomorrow morning, try giving yourself just 10 minutes before you dive into emails and meetings or you hit the road. Maybe it’s a quick walk, yoga, a quiet meditation, or just sitting in stillness. Notice how it changes your day. Notice how much smoother things go.

And, most importantly, notice how much time you actually gain back because you’re working from a place of control, not overwhelm.

It’s a small habit that can make a massive difference.

You owe it to yourself—and your day.