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Illusion of the perfect morning routine

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Waking up at 5 AM and drinking green juice won't fix burnout if you are chronically exhausted. We often use rigid morning routines to buy a false sense of control in chaotic lives. True self-care is learning to listen to your body's daily fluctuations instead of forcing it into a viral mold.

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