We have all heard the horrors of how our brains are being rewired by constant cell phone use. Try changing your routine this morning, and instead of reaching for your cell phone and getting the cortisol hits that come from each email, or seeking the endorphin hits from likes and shares, envelop your morning in magic. Choose a quiet, self-soothing activity to begin your day, such as tea on the back deck, journal writing, or a few moments of prayer or meditation. Let your eyes seek out an object of beauty. Let your hands reach for comfort versus stimulation.

Now pause—and assess your internal state. Feeling easy, happy, and grateful? Notice feelings of calm well-being? Yay!

Consider adding Morning Magic every day. Make a choice to begin your day stress-free. Cultivate peace and set the state of your brain and nervous system. These gifts are yours to take away, into the day