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How movement, minerals, and morning light recalibrate the body and mind.
What if the first 15 minutes of your day could set your nervous system up for calm, clarity, and
resilience?

✨ Why These 3 Habits Matter ✨

Your nervous system sets the tone for your entire day. Before you reach for your phone, coffee,
or to-do list, this 10-minute ritual helps you:

Regulate cortisol naturally (no physical or emotional crash later!)
Stabilize your spine and prevent injury
Hydrate your cells and support adrenal balance

Reclaim calm focus before life starts pulling you in every direction
These three simple practices nourish your body’s biological rhythm, align your posture, and
spark cellular energy—setting you up for resilience, not reactivity.

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Your Morning Flow: Step-by-Step

1. Drink Water with Minerals

When: Upon waking
What to do:

Mix 12–16 oz filtered water with:
▫ 1 pinch sea salt or ½ tsp trace mineral drops
▫ Optional: squeeze of lemon

Sip slowly while breathing deeply

Why it works:
Replenishes hydration lost overnight
Supports nerve signaling + muscle function
Prevents the cortisol spike from caffeine on an empty stomach

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2. Get Natural Light in Your Eyes

When: Within 30–60 minutes of waking

What to do:

Go outside for 5–10 minutes without sunglasses
Look near the horizon (not directly at the sun) to get that most light in
Bonus: do your McGill Big 3 outside if weather permits

Why it works:
Anchors your circadian rhythm
Boosts dopamine + energy
Prepares your body to produce melatonin later for better sleep

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3. Do the McGill Big 3 (Core Activation)

When: After or during your morning light exposure

What to do:
Perform these 3 exercises daily to build core stability and protect your spine.
(diagram included on the last page of PDF)

Modified Curl-Up (30 sec hold each side)

Lie on your back, one knee bent, one straight
Hands under low back, elbows flat
Raise head and shoulders slightly without rounding spine
Keep chin tucked
Switch legs and repeat

Side Plank (30–45 sec each side)
Lie on your side, knees bent or legs straight
Elbow under shoulder
Lift hips, keeping spine aligned
Breathe deeply, then switch sides

Bird Dog (10–15 reps per side)
On hands and knees, spine neutral
Extend opposite arm and leg
Pause, engage core, and return slowly
Keep hips level; avoid twisting

Why it works:
Activates stabilizing muscles (transverse abdominis, multifidus, glutes)
Improves posture + movement control
Reduces back pain and injury risk

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Wrap-Up: Stack It All Together
1. Start your day with water + minerals
2. Step into the sun
3. Move your body with intention

That’s it. This simple, no-cost ritual helps you feel grounded, resilient, and in rhythm with
yourself—before the chaos even begins.

Pair this ritual with journaling, a few deep breaths, or a mantra like:
“I begin this day grounded, nourished, and aligned.”

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