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Mornings aren’t always slow, cozy Pinterest-core moments. Sometimes you wake up and your brain already feels… full. 🌀

Full of to-do lists, random worries, Instagram posts you saw at midnight, existential dread, or that one email you forgot to reply to (oops).

It’s a lot.

That’s where modern morning pages come in - the chill, no-pressure version of a classic creative practice designed to clear space in your mind before the day gets moving too fast.

And no, you don’t have to handwrite three pages by candlelight at 5 a.m. (unless you want to - in which case, vibe on ✨).

This is about creating a soft space to land before the noise of the world kicks in.

🌿 What Are Morning Pages (and why should you care)?

The idea originally comes from The Artist’s Way. Basically, you wake up and write three pages, stream-of-consciousness, no edits, no overthinking. It’s brain decluttering. A way to move the mess from your mind → onto paper (or your Notes app).

When you do, you might notice:

• You feel less mentally heavy when heading into your day

• You're quicker to focus because the background "noise" is lower

• You're less emotionally reactive to small stressors

• Creative ideas sneak in where the clutter used to be

Think of it like... stretching before a run. But for your brain muscles.

And the best part? You don’t need a fancy journal or a two-hour morning routine. You just need a few minutes, a place to brain-dump, and zero expectations.

🌸 How to Do Modern Morning Pages (the cozy, chill version)

No rules. No judgment. Just get the thoughts out of your head.

• When: First thing when you wake up… or anytime you need a reset.

• Where: Your journal, Google Doc, Notes app, voice memo, the back of a napkin. Anything counts.

• How much: One page. Two pages. Even just a messy paragraph.

• What to say: Anything. Literally anything. Literally.

If you need a starting point:

👉 "Today I feel..."

👉 "What’s stuck in my head is..."

👉 "One thing I want to let go of is..."

(Seriously - even if you write “I don’t know what to say” over and over, it still works. You're clearing the mental pipes.)

☀️ Make It a Little Ritual (optional, but fun)

If you want to make your Morning Pages feel a little more ✨magical✨:

• 🫖 Make your favorite tea or coffee first.

• 🕯 Light a candle (eucalyptus mint, lavender, anything calming).

• 🎧 Play soft lo-fi beats or absolute silence.

The goal isn’t to “journal better”— it’s to make it feel good to show up. Make it yours.

🌿 If You Miss a Day...

You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re a human.

Morning Pages aren’t homework. They’re a tool you can pick up whenever you need a mental refresh, or when you have a spare moment. They allow you space to express, and space to let things process through you. This makes room for creativity, inspiration, and joy to find a home.

No guilt. No catch-up. Just a fresh start whenever you want one. You don’t need to wait until morning to start your pages - why don’t you try now? 🌸 

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