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Getting COMFY

Jordan Gross

Start each day with a five-part morning routine of calmness, openness, movement, laughter and time for yourself, for more energy and less stress.

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Getting COMFY

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What's it about?

Getting COMFY (2018) presents a practical five-part morning routine designed to increase daily happiness and reduce stress. The COMFY method combines Calmness, Openness, Movement, Funny moments, and time for You, encouraging readers to begin each day with greater energy, positivity, and purpose.

Key ideas

  • The book offers a practical morning routine built from five parts, meant to raise daily happiness and lower stress.
  • COMFY stands for Calmness, Openness, Movement, Funny moments and time for You, and each letter is one step of the routine.
  • Starting the day with the routine is meant to bring more energy, positivity and a sense of purpose.
  • Making room for movement, humour and time just for yourself is treated as part of a good morning, not an extra.

About the author

Jordan Gross is an American writer, entrepreneur, speaker, leadership coach, and personal trainer. He studied economics at Northwestern University and earned a master’s degree in management from the Kellogg School of Management. His work focuses on personal development, optimism, leadership, and using simple daily actions to manage stress and create meaningful change.

Questions people ask

What is Getting COMFY about?

Getting COMFY by Jordan Gross, published in 2018, presents a five-part morning routine. It aims to help readers feel happier and less stressed each day.

What does COMFY stand for in the book?

COMFY stands for Calmness, Openness, Movement, Funny moments and time for You. Together these five parts make up the morning routine the book describes.

How long does the Getting COMFY summary take?

The Durar summary takes about 15 minutes to read or listen to. It covers the main idea of the COMFY routine and its five parts.

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