I used to wake up already behind. Then I started a 2-minute gratitude practice and the whole morning shifted.
Before your feet touch the floor
Name three things — out loud or in your head — that you're grateful for right now. Yesterday's rain. Your child's sleeping face. Hot water.
Make it specific
'I'm grateful for my family' is too general for your brain to feel. 'I'm grateful that Achu hugged me yesterday' lands.
Anchor it
I do mine while the kettle boils. Same time, same place, every day — that's what builds the habit.
Takeaway
Gratitude doesn't fix hard days, but it changes the lens you bring to them. Two minutes is all it takes.