The 20-Minute Morning Stack That Protects Your Energy

Brain, Focus and Performance

Brain, Focus and Performance
8 min read

You don’t need a shelf full of biohacking tools to build a powerful morning ritual.

You need principles.

When you anchor your morning correctly, you regulate your nervous system, stabilize blood sugar, optimize mitochondrial energy production, and set the tone for cognitive performance and emotional clarity for the rest of the day.

Here are my non-negotiables:

1. Light Exposure (Within the First Hour of Waking)

The gold standard is natural sunlight.

Morning light exposure:

  • Anchors your circadian rhythm
  • Regulates cortisol in a healthy curve
  • Improves sleep quality later that night
  • Supports long-term metabolic health

Even 5–10 minutes outdoors makes a difference.

Red & Near-Infrared Light can be an excellent add-on, especially on busy mornings or when natural sunlight isn’t available.

Red light supports mitochondrial function by stimulating ATP production—your cells’ energy currency—enhancing cellular recovery and performance.

My current device:
Max Red Light Therapy Device by Bon Charge
https://boncharge.com/products/max-red-light-device?shpxid=da34b889-3dd3-4689-afa7-71271481e433

Remember: sunlight first. Devices second.

2. Movement

Your lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump.
It relies on movement.

Morning movement:

  • Boosts circulation
  • Activates the lower body
  • Enhances insulin sensitivity
  • Reduces stiffness and fluid retention

This can be:
– A brisk walk outdoors
– A mobility flow
– Or a vibration plate session to amplify muscle activation and lymphatic drainage

The goal is simple: signal to your body that the day has begun.

3. A Protein-Rich Breakfast

One of the most overlooked pillars of energy is blood sugar stability.

A protein-rich breakfast:

  • Prevents the mid-morning crash
  • Reduces cravings later in the day
  • Supports lean muscle mass
  • Improves focus

My go-to: eggs + avocado.
Simple. Nutrient-dense. Efficient.

The Principle Behind It All

Tools amplify.
Habits transform.

You can build this routine with:

  • Sunlight
  • A 10-minute walk
  • Eggs

Everything else is optimization.

Start with the basics.
Stay consistent.
Then layer intelligently.

Energy is not something you chase.
It’s something you build every morning.

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