What morning routines build momentum in the first hour for remote designers

[Anthony_B]

I'm a freelance graphic designer working from home, and despite my best intentions, my mornings are consistently unproductive—I get distracted by emails, social media, and household tasks before I even start my creative work. I've tried setting an alarm and making a to-do list, but my willpower evaporates before 10 AM. For other remote workers or creatives who have conquered this, what specific, actionable routines have actually stuck for you? How do you structure the first hour after waking to build momentum, and what tools or techniques do you use to protect that early focus time from digital interruptions and the temptation to tackle low-priority admin work?