Your morning routine doesn't have to be perfect, whatever perfect is, or Instagram worthy,

or identical to mine or anyone else's. It just needs to create space for you to center yourself

and set your intentions for the day ahead. Welcome back. I'm so excited about today's episode because we're tackling something that can genuinely transform your day-to-day life. It's your morning routine. Now, I know you might be thinking, Allie, I am not a morning person. Trust me. I get it. There was a time in my life where the idea of a morning routine was hitting

snooze five times and then rushing around like a crazy person, gulping down coffee, trying to

find matching shoes. I get it. But here's the truth that changed everything for me. The way

you start your morning isn't just about productivity. It's about setting the spiritual and emotional tone for your

entire day. It's about creating space for what matters most before the world starts making

demands of your time and of your energy. So today we're not just talking about how to become

one of those annoying morning people, though that might happen. We're talking about how to create a morning routine

that aligns with who you are, what you need, and what God is calling you to prioritize in this

season of life. Because think about it. If the first thing you do in the morning is hit snooze five times,

grab your phone, scroll for 20 minutes, congratulations. You have lost the first big battle a day.

And that loss, it snowballs.

Your energy is tanked.

Your focus is scattered and your motivation is gone before you even get out of bed.

And I'm going to give you the science behind it to back up everything I'm saying.

Let's start with this. You already have a morning routine. Seriously. It might not be the one you chose, but it's one you're currently living.

And if your current routine looks like hitting snooze, scrolling a feed before getting out of bed,

or feeling rushed and overwhelmed the second you start

your day, then you don't need motivation. You just need better systems. Mornings really matter. Let's talk

about the science for a minute because you know I love when research backs up what seems like common

sense. Studies show that your willpower and your decision making are the strongest in the

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