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This is NPR's Life Kit.
I'm Marielle Cigarra.
Hey, it's Marielle.
I want you to think about your typical day.
From the moment you wake up, what actions do you take that are basically automatic?
Probably turn off your alarm.
And if you're like me,
start scrolling on your phone before your eyes are fully open to where I am trying to change that.
Then you brush your teeth, drink some water maybe.
You have a collection of habits, good and bad.