2. The Miracle Morning Routine
Next, I tried Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning, which breaks the morning into six activities: silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, reading, and scribing. Each element took just a few minutes, but together they created a sense of accomplishment before breakfast. I felt more balanced, and the routine added structure to my start. Scientists call this habit stacking, and research shows combining small habits can increase the odds of sticking with them. While not every component resonated, the variety kept things fresh—and the ritual offered a gentle, positive transition into the rest of my day.