Most morning routines fail because they copy someone else's life, change too much at once, and depend on motivation. The routine that sticks is the one designed for your worst day.
The five rules: fix one consistent wake time before adding any habits. Start embarrassingly small, a few minutes at most. Stack new habits onto things you already do, like making coffee. Prepare everything the night before to remove morning decisions. Track it honestly and never miss twice in a row.
The post includes a fifteen minute starter routine: same wake time with no snooze, a glass of water, a few minutes of daylight, writing down the day's one big task, and keeping the phone out of the first half hour. From The Journal by goob.
Related: how to stop hitting snooze, how to stop scrolling in the morning, the free sleep quiz, and the goob habit tracker app.