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How to reclaim your morning in 15 minutes

Mar 12, 2026

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Hi {{ first_name | default: "there" }},

I used to think I didn't have time for myself in the morning. I'd wake up and immediately start scrolling on my phone.

Then I made a new rule. The first 15 minutes of my day are for me. No phone. No email. No news.

I read. I journal. I sit in silence. It has changed everything.

What would you do with an extra 15 minutes each morning?

Dr. Leen

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