You can do this Burst for free in the Bearmore app. It walks you through each activity, step by step. Pick a time and we'll get it ready for you.
Reading (mindful)
Start with something decent to read, a few pages or one considered article while the house is quiet. Kara's own habit is a quick email scan to feel on top of the day; here it keeps that settled feeling without the screen unless you prefer her version.
There's a useful connection here because nature can extend any reflective state from reading into a broader, sensory setting.
Being in nature
A large latte for the road, then a hike through Marin County hills with her two dogs. Non-negotiable; she calls it her meditation equivalent. The wilderness clears her mind and gets her body moving before the workday kicks in.
This pairing is especially effective because any clarity from nature can help you set intentions that feel more genuine and grounded.
Intention setting
Before the day's noise starts, pick the one or two things that would make today feel like a win. Kara uses this time to get ahead of priorities rather than react to them.
This can pair well because intention setting may help you slow down and become more deliberate, which suits mindful eating.
Eating (mindful)
Back home she makes a smoothie with kale, apple, strawberries, and Hint water. Quick nutrition stop before the next phase of the morning.