This routine can change your life
Girls' Life magazine|December/January 2024
Turns out that your GRWM can have some serious benefits for your mind and bod
KATHLEEN O'NEILL
This routine can change your life

From sunrise vinyasas to 12-step skincare regimens, chances are your FYP has no shortage of aesthetic morning routine inspo from your favorite influencers. But can an a.m. ritual *really impact your life? Actually, yes. Studies show that routines reduce stress, improve decision-making skills and even increase your self-esteem (and, no, before you say it, you don't need a matching pilates set, a $7 iced latte and three whole hours to pull off a productive morning).

Simply put, humans are creatures of habit. And with our increasingly busy schedules (Holiday shopping! Midterms! Volunteering!), we all can benefit from incorporating a handful of majorly mood-boosting habits in our day-to-day.

Ready to master your mornings? Just press play on Lizzo's "Pink" (IYKYK) and grab your prettiest planner...

THE REASON FOR A ROUTINE

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