I’ve always loved the idea of having a beautifully structured, many-step morning routine. I imagine waking up early, gliding through a series of grounding habits, ticking off a few items on my to-do ...

Mornings used to feel like a stack of tiny decisions before I even had a chance to wake up properly. I bounced between apps, calendars, and notes, trying to remember what actually mattered that day.

How burnout, fatherhood, and a career pivot transformed my mornings—and a skin care regimen that actually works.

Recently, I’ve noticed how routine my routine is getting. Wake up. Gym. Shower. Pack school lunches. Get kids ready for school. Go to work. Teach. Take kids to afterschool activities. Drive kids home.