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Morning Madness

Mornings set the tone for the whole day.

Spot the clue: Morning Madness

The clue you see	What it means	Do tonight
Wakes up grumpy before anything happens	Sleep wasn't enough — or worries started early.	Move bedtime 20 minutes earlier this week.
Refuses to get dressed	The day feels too big from the bed.	Two outfits laid out. They pick one. Done.
Slow-motions through every step	Rushing is the enemy. Dread slows the body.	A picture checklist they can check off themselves.
Melts down at breakfast	Hungry, rushed, and already overloaded.	Offer two breakfasts, no talking required.
Fights all the way out the door	Something about today feels scary.	Ask the night before: "What's tomorrow looking like?"

Then do Monae's 3 steps: 1. Stop ✋ 2. Breathe 🌬️ 3. Say what I need 🗣️

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