Your morning routine sets the tone for your day, so I love studying the habits of successful people.
- Here’s how Dr. Douglas Villaret, a head and neck cancer surgeon at CEENTA Pineville, starts his day.
Alarm or no alarm? How do you wake up every day?
Watch alarm, but I usually wake up before it goes off.
How long do you wait to pick up your phone?
Immediately on the way to brush my teeth to check the weather and anything that may have happened overnight.
What’s your morning media diet? (News? TV? Podcasts? Nothing?)
Apple News, I pick and choose articles to read.
What do you have for breakfast?
Just water, I don’t eat before 10:30am – noon.
What are your non-negotiables for a good morning?
Shower, my food and my caffeine substitute.
How would you rate your morning routine?
Best when I can get a workout in, good when it’s just walking the dogs before early surgery.

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