Your morning routine sets the tone for the rest of the day. What you eat for breakfast, who you speak to and what you think about can change your mood and give you the physical and mental energy that you need for work.

If you’re planning on starting a morning routine, or looking for ways to improve your current routine, here’s some advice from Erik Kruger.

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