Morning Pages© are not something of my own invention, but a method I use daily.
The basic concept is to do three full 8 1/2 x 11 pages of free-flow writing every morning to get all the crap in your head out to allow room for clarity, insight and a better flow for the day.
On occasion I even get some inspiration or see a repeative complaint that I realize I have to take action on, but this is definately a habit I would encourage everyone to develope!

Morning Pages© are the creation of Julia Cameron and featured in her book The Artists Way.
http://www.theartistsway.com/