No apps, no elaborate rituals — just a slower start to the day. That's the pitch behind a simple morning routine gaining renewed popularity among readers looking to cut stress.
The approach typically involves delaying phone use for the first thirty minutes, a short walk, and a screen-free breakfast.
Wellness researchers say the benefit isn't the specific steps but the reduction in immediate decision-making and notification overload right after waking up.
Readers who tried it for two weeks reported feeling calmer starting their workday, though most admitted the habit was easy to break on busy mornings.
