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Of course,morning routinesare nothing new.

The concept of starting your day off on the right foot has been used for years.

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So why has Robbins routine, dubbed the million dollar morning, become so popular?

Convinced to try it?

Heres what I found.

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What is Mel Robbins morning routine?

But boring doesnt mean theyre any less brilliant.

Leaving your warm and cozy bed when it’s dark and dreary outside is already a herculean task.

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But thats why this routine works.

Its important to make it personal to you

We cant all be early birds.

But Robbins method isnt asking you to be.

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Whats great about this morning routine is that it can be tailored to you.

For example, it doesnt say to set your alarm to get up at an ungodly hour.

However, as Irving notes, not everyone has time for an elaborate morning routine.

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This is why, Irving says you might prefer to shift the focus to your evening routine.

During a normal weekday morning, I also tend to get up when my alarm rings (mostly!)

becauseresearchhas proven that hitting the snooze button multiple times can prolong sleep inertia.

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I also drink some water before I do anything else and make my bed.

These quick wins build momentum, helping you feel more positive and productive before the day even gets going.

That said, the new addition of high-fiving myself in the mirror first thing felt a little silly.

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While delaying my caffeine hit for two hours later than I would usually felt like an arduous task.

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