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🌅 The Hour That Matters Most?

James Clear asks a powerful question: “Which hours of your day tend to return the most value and which ones tend to return the least?”

It got me thinking… is there ONE hour in the day that you often fill with things that don’t really add joy, meaning, or connection?

For James, it’s 10–11pm — a time easily lost to scrolling, snacking, or ruminating.

For me? It used to be 4–5pm. That post-work, pre-dinner hour where I can easily drift into fluffing around, instead of filling it with something nourishing. Now, I use that hour for journaling... my most impactful habit of 2024 (or maybe even, ever!) 📗🥰

What I love about this reflection is that it’s not about “being more productive” — it’s about making small swaps that add more joy and connection to your day.

✨ Imagine trading an “empty” hour for one that fills you up.

Watching the sunrise. Calling a friend. Writing. Walking.

Or even simply sitting in stillness.

I’m curious — if you could make over one low-value hour in your day, which would it be?

And how would YOU fill it in a way that feels good to you?

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🌅 The Hour That Matters Most?