Authors & thinkers

Routines inspired by the writers and thinkers whose ideas have stuck. Their thinking, turned into something you can do.

Every Burst has the order, timing and quality score already worked out, and it's free to schedule.

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Ryan Holiday’s Stoic MorningVery good· 98.3%

Ryan Holiday’s Stoic Morning

Because your mornings don’t have to start with emails first.

Being in natureJournalingReading (mindful)Creative writing
2h 5m·Demanding
Brené Brown’s MorningVery good· 92.7%

Brené Brown’s Morning

Using the first part of your day to set yourself up.

MantraIntention settingResistance trainingReading (mindful)
1h 22m·Manageable
Your Valuable Weekend MorningVery good· 98.3%

Your Valuable Weekend Morning

Because your best hours can’t always go to everyone but you.

Cold plungeBeing in natureCreative writingResistance training
2h 7m·Manageable
Mark Manson’s Solid Morning SequenceExceptional· 100%

Mark Manson’s Solid Morning Sequence

So many morning routines can feel like theatre by week two.

Cardio trainingEating (mindful)Reading (mindful)Creative writing
1h 58m·Manageable
Nicole Vignola’s Morning for Brain HealthVery good· 96.4%

Nicole Vignola’s Morning for Brain Health

Because you need to be able to think clearly all day.

Cardio trainingCold showersBeing in natureIntention setting
1h 33m·Manageable
Outdoor Sunday SlowdownExceptional· 100%

Outdoor Sunday Slowdown

When Sundays go by too fast.

Breath workBeing in natureVisual artsReading (mindful)
1h 51m·Manageable
The Robert Greene Writer’s MorningVery good· 97.8%

The Robert Greene Writer’s Morning

When recurring thoughts are too much of your day.

Open awarenessReading (mindful)Tidying & cleaning (mindful)
1h 30m·Demanding
Rich Roll Plant-Powered MorningVery good· 92.7%

Rich Roll Plant-Powered Morning

For when too many mornings start on a caffeine spike.

Cardio trainingOpen awarenessCooking (mindful)Eating (mindful)
2h 2m·Manageable
Arthur Brooks’ Happiness MorningExceptional· 100%

Arthur Brooks’ Happiness Morning

Sometimes the small wins are what really matters.

Being in natureReading (mindful)Open awarenessGratitude
1h 17m·Manageable
Getting Grounded MorningExceptional· 100%

Getting Grounded Morning

What let’s you hear yourself think?

Cardio trainingOpen awarenessJournalingIntention setting
1h 35m·Manageable
Set Your SpaceExceptional· 100%

Set Your Space

Does your home impact on how you feel for the rest of your day?

Tidying & cleaning (mindful)Decluttering (mindful)Open awarenessEating (mindful)
1h 1m·Manageable
A Cortisol Focused Morning from Marina WrightExceptional· 100%

A Cortisol Focused Morning from Marina Wright

Mornings can start wired before anything’s even happened.

Breath workBeing in natureBody scanEating (mindful)
1h 15m·Manageable
James Clear’s Practical Morning RoutineExceptional· 100%

James Clear’s Practical Morning Routine

For when the routine can’t be taking up the whole morning.

GratitudeBreath workReading (mindful)
38m·Gentle
A Relaxed Family EveningExceptional· 100%

A Relaxed Family Evening

Since when did dinner become a deadline?

Eating (mindful)Being in natureBody scan
1h 13m·Manageable
Tim Ferriss Five Morning RitualsVery good· 94.1%

Tim Ferriss Five Morning Rituals

When your morning gets lost scrolling your phone.

Cold showersTidying & cleaning (mindful)MantraGratitudeJournaling
1h 8m·Manageable
Set Your Mood, A Morning RoutineVery good· 92.7%

Set Your Mood, A Morning Routine

When your mood feels all over the place no particular reason.

HIITCold showersGratitudeBeing in nature
1h 25m·Manageable
Charlie Mackesy Walk and DrawExceptional· 100%

Charlie Mackesy Walk and Draw

Feel the difference when you’re being really present.

Being in natureReading (mindful)Visual arts
1h 23m·Manageable
Michael Easter’s Two Percent More MorningVery good· 92.7%

Michael Easter’s Two Percent More Morning

When did last turn up the dial with just a bit more effort?

Cardio trainingCold plungeIntention settingResistance training
1h 59m·Manageable
Rick Rubin Creative Presence Full DayExceptional· 100%

Rick Rubin Creative Presence Full Day

Where did the creative force in you go?

MantraBreath workSaunaCold plungeBeing in natureListening to music (mindful)+3
5h 43m·Effortful
The Parents Wind-downExceptional· 100%

The Parents Wind-down

For when the day never seems to end.

Tidying & cleaning (mindful)Eating (mindful)Breath work
54m·Manageable
Your Personal PracticeExceptional· 100%

Your Personal Practice

Some days need a more gentle way in.

MantraYogaJournaling
1h 14m·Manageable
Doing Your Day on PurposeExceptional· 100%

Doing Your Day on Purpose

Habits don't happen if you only do them on the days you feel like it.

Cardio trainingGratitudeJournalingTidying & cleaning (mindful)
1h 30m·Manageable
A City Park Nature WalkExceptional· 100%

A City Park Nature Walk

Stuck in your own head? Get outside and look around.

Wildlife observationBeing in natureGratitude
1h 14m·Manageable
Rest as a Skill EveningExceptional· 100%

Rest as a Skill Evening

What if rest was a skill you could learn?

Breath workListening to music (mindful)Self-guided inquiryReading (mindful)
1h 12m·Manageable
Clear Out Your Old Life: A ResetVery good· 98.8%

Clear Out Your Old Life: A Reset

When the room is full of who you used to be.

Intention settingDecluttering (mindful)GratitudeTidying & cleaning (mindful)JournalingReading (mindful)
2h 31m·Demanding
Birdwatching for Your Attention Exceptional· 100%

Birdwatching for Your Attention

Screen-fried and can't unhook even on a break?

Intention settingWildlife observationOpen awareness
43m·Manageable
Quality over vibes

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