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Don't Make These Morning Health Mistakes
Hit the Snooze Button
Stay in the Dark
Sleep Late
Shoot Out of Bed Too Quickly
Ditch Your Workout
Skip Your Coffee
Forget Your Teeth
Brush Right After Coffee
Check Your Email
Start Your Day Without a Plan
Dwell on the Day’s Problems
Forget Quiet Time
Bail Out of Breakfast
Eat Too Sweet
Skip the Sunscreen
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