Daily writing prompt
What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can?

We all have that one part of our daily routine we secretly try to skip — mine just happens to be taking a morning bath on my lazy days. 😅 Don’t judge me yet! There’s something about those quiet, cozy mornings when my bed feels like heaven and the thought of facing cold water feels like a battle I’m not ready for.

On those days, I convince myself I’ll shower “in just a few minutes”… but somehow that “few minutes” turns into mid-morning, then afternoon. It’s funny how skipping something small like a bath can symbolize much more — our human tendency to crave comfort over discipline, or maybe our body’s way of saying, slow down, I’m tired.

But here’s the thing: even on my laziest mornings, I’ve learned not to feel guilty. Those slower starts remind me that rest is part of balance too. Eventually, I get up, refresh, and face the day — not out of pressure, but because I’ve allowed myself a gentle reset.

So yes, some mornings I skip the bath… but maybe that’s just my way of soaking in a little peace before the world rushes in.

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~ Rogers Hornsby

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