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Some Things Stay With You

On mornings, rituals, and the quiet things that change how you see yourself. A finance executive reflects on how 15 minutes with a cup of coffee changed how she starts, and sees, her days.

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    On difficult meetings, the professional composure nobody gives you credit for, and the second coffee that quietly saves the morning.

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Finance executive, mom, painter, and someone who believes the best fifteen minutes of any day happen quietly, with a cup in hand.

Before the Chaos: 5 Rituals to Reclaim Your Morning

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