Bursts/James Clear-Inspired Every Morning

James Clear-Inspired Every Morning

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Glass of water

First drink. No breakfast, he does intermittent fasts from 12pm-8pm to simplify logistics.

Bearmore’s thoughts on doing nutrition before gratitude

This is an excellent pairing because finishing a meal highlights thankfulness for the food, what made it possible, and the body that uses it.

Three gratitudes

Gratitude

Writes three things he's grateful for. Added to the routine two years ago; he also practises one gratitude at dinner. This anchors the emotional tone of the day.

7mins

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1 min

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5 mins

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1 min

Bearmore’s thoughts on doing gratitude before breath work

This can help because breath work can deepen any relaxed good feelings, though gently.

Deep breathing

Breath work

Sits in silence and does deep breathing before reading. This is not formal meditation but it can feel a bit like it.

7mins

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1 min

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5 mins

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1 min

Bearmore’s thoughts on doing breath work before reading (mindful)

This can be a good pairing because a calm, focused state from breath work can carry into mindful reading and sustained attention.

Twenty pages

Reading (mindful)

Twenty pages of a book, any genre. The newest addition to the routine but it’s already non-negotiable. This keeps him learning.

22mins

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1 min

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20 mins

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1 min