Hike and Latte Morning
Designed by Bearmore
Inspired by Kara GoldinBecause the gym really can’t replace time spent outside.
Energy and alertness from being outdoors. Inspired by Hint founder Kara Goldin: a bit of reading to get started, a latte to-go, then a long hike through the Marin hills with the dogs, finished with a green smoothie.
The runsheet
Morning reading
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.
10 min activityBearmore’s thoughts on doing reading (mindful) before being in nature
There's a useful connection here because nature can extend any reflective state from reading into a broader, sensory setting.
A hike with the dogs
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.
45 min activityBearmore’s thoughts on doing being in nature before intention setting
This pairing is especially effective because any clarity from nature can help you set intentions that feel more genuine and grounded.
Set your focus
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.
7 min activityBearmore’s thoughts on doing intention setting before eating (mindful)
This can pair well because intention setting may help you slow down and become more deliberate, which suits mindful eating.
Green smoothie
Back home she makes a smoothie with kale, apple, strawberries, and Hint water. Quick nutrition stop before the next phase of the morning.
10 min activityTime well spent.
1h 28m that belonged to you — not the inbox, not anyone else.
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About this Burst
Kara Goldin is the founder and CEO of Hint Inc, a flavoured-water company launched in 2005. Previously VP of shopping and e-commerce partnerships at AOL. She lives in Marin County, California with her husband Theo (Hint's COO) and children.