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My Absolutely Really Boring Not-Crazy Morning Writing Routine
I wish I could say I arise like clockwork every morning. But I don’t.
Granted, my alarm is always set for 5:00 AM. I often argue with my alarm clock about the time it should tell me to wake up when I had set the criteria in the first place.
I recently switched to a sunrise alarm clock from using my iPhone. I used my iPhone as my alarm clock for as long as I can remember. But needing to separate the smartphone from me in the bedroom, I searched the internet world for a better way to wake up. I settled on the Phillips Sunrise Alarm clock. And the experience is quite life-changing.
No artificial sun with the subtle recorded sound of birds chirping greets me every morning. I still feel the same way I always do when my alarm goes off: wanting to hit the snooze button and switch sides, so I am no longer facing my alarm clock. But, I will admit it has worked, getting me up sooner than before I would repeatedly hit the snooze button on my iPhone.
After finally shuffling out of bed and turning the artificial sunset off, I next take a quick morning shower. My morning shower ritual became more involved when I had to go to an office. I would shower, shave (every other day), put on my usual cologne, and ensure I styled my hair. But now, since I work from home most of the time…
