Woke up feeling like a rusty bag of nails? You're not alone, and your mood doesn't get to run the show. Dawn Super, resilience coach and 40-year narcolepsy veteran, breaks down self-soothing as a skill anyone can learn, not something you're born with.

In this first Daily Dose, Dawn shares why she has to consciously choose her mindset every single morning, what it looks like to "lead yourself with love," and how a few minutes of real talk (no toxic positivity, no fluff) can redirect your whole day. If you're tired of mornings that feel stacked against you, this one's for you.

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