> or tasks that you actually designed "turn on" certain gears
>in your daily routine?

this.
they are not typically work related but build the momentum.
i like the philosophy of "eating my frog" so my first work related task is usually my biggest, most important task, the one I am most likely to procrastinate on if I don't do something about it.
so the little wins before that provide the momentum to tackle it.

here are some of my little wins that have been apart of my morning routine at different times .....

- read my wall of affirmations (i have a bunch of artwork with sayings on my walls)
- drink a glass of water (i call it my inner bath)
- read 10 pages minimum of a book
- 15 minute duolingo language exercise
- 7 minute workout
- write 5 things I am grateful for
- walk 35 minutes at the park
- eat fruit
- listen to inspirational podcast for 20 minutes
- meditate for 10 minutes
- make pour over coffee (and be present while making it)