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According to a recent survey, Americans agree that the way you start your morning can impact, not only your productivity, but also your mood for the rest of the day. The "Morning Mindset" survey was ...

I have to admit that I’m not a person who likes routines. I fly by the seat of my pants most of the time, especially since I retired five years ago. But I am smart enough to know that my day goes much ...

One thing about me: I love routine. I'm a creature of habit, thrive on consistency, and find comfort in controlling my day-to-day habits. That being said, I'm always open to refining my routine to ...

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