Dogs thrive on daily routines with set feeding times, walks and, of course, playing. And one senior pup's morning habit stands out above the rest as it left people in tears over the cuteness. The ...

But even with that extra time, I found that I’d load my mornings with way too many expectations — plans to journal, stretch, meditate, tidy up, respond to emails, and maybe even sneak in a walk.

How do you start your day? A splash of cold water and a quick dog walk? All the coffee and a lot of yelling “get your shoes on, it’s time to go!” to your kids? Or does your morning begin with ...