Woman Ditches Snooze, Dog Outpaces Her at Jogging and Social Club

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•In summer 2025, author Rosemary Donahue sought a mood-boosting routine and stopped hitting snooze on her alarm.
•She started walking her dog Rooney in the mornings and visiting a local dog park, improving her and Rooney's social skills.
•This change helped Rosemary exercise more willingly, reduced her phone usage, and improved her sleep and anxiety levels.

Rosemary Donahue, an author turned reluctant morning zealot, admitted earlier in 2025 she quit her lifelong snooze button affair to dodge crankiness and rushed walks with her dog Rooney. By embracing a leisurely dog park pilgrimage instead of screen-staring, she forged new friendships—for herself and Rooney, who is now learning dog park politics instead of just pet-chasing patrons. This transformation, brewed by stopping the button mash on her existing alarm time, gave her enough energy post-park to attempt exercise without hatred. Even half-pretend yoga naps couldn't betray the habit. In an ironic twist, less phone-scrolling and better sleep emerged as accidental perks, turning Rosie into a morning person—a strange breed she once mocked.

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