Cortisol
The 5-Minute Morning Cortisol Reset
Be Your Best's morning routine to steady cortisol before the day begins.
5 minUnder 5 MinutesBeginnerStress Relief
The first 30 minutes of your day set the tone for cortisol's daily rhythm.
Light, water, protein, and prayer — in that order — quiet the stress response and steady blood sugar.
Practical steps
- 1Step outside for 2 minutes of morning light.
- 2Drink 12 oz of water with a pinch of sea salt.
- 3Eat 25–30g of protein within the first hour.
- 4Pray or breathe slowly for 60 seconds before checking your phone.
Try This Today
Do all four tomorrow morning, in order.
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