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Andy Fox
Your morning routine is not just a productivity ritual. It is a physiological one. The first 20 minutes after waking set the cortisol curve for your entire day — which means they significantly influence your cognitive capacity, emotional regulation, and decision-making quality for the next 16 hours.
The Quick Coherence Technique
5 minutes of heart-focused breathing each morning can shift your HRV baseline over time. Try it for 21 days.
Learn the TechniqueA Simple Coherence Morning
- Wake without immediately checking your phone
- 5 minutes of heart-focused breathing (4–6 breath rate)
- Review your one intention for the day
- Brief movement — even 5 minutes of walking
This takes 15–20 minutes. It is not a productivity hack. It is a physiological foundation.
