Mornings Matter

Claus Møller Jakobsen

"For years, I searched for something that could ignite the same fire in me as handball. It wasn’t until I let go of that expectation that I started to feel something again."

From Chasing Meaning to Finding Peace in the Morning

For years, Claus Møller Jakobsen was looking for something that could give him the same spark as handball. He believed he needed to find a new passion that could match the intensity of his life as a professional athlete. But the answer turned out to be something entirely different: a quiet morning routine that sets the tone for his entire day. For Claus, mornings have become an anchor—a time to create calm and presence, both for himself and his children.

Claus starts his day at 6:20 AM. He turns on the radio, mixes his aioss, and prepares breakfast or lunchboxes for his boys. When he’s alone, he often allows himself an extra 30 minutes of sleep, but the foundation remains the same: a slow, stress-free start. "I’m really not good at being in a hurry. It creates a restlessness in my body that I don’t like. That’s why I structure my schedule to include time for peace and reflection between appointments."

When his children are with him, there is one ritual he never compromises on: the first moments of their morning together. "What matters most to me is being able to lie in bed with my kids for 10 minutes and let them wake up slowly—rather than yanking off the covers and telling them we need to rush. Those are two completely different ways to start the day, and the calm we create in those moments sets the tone for everything that follows." For Claus, it’s not just about establishing a peaceful start but also about instilling a sense of security and confidence in his children.

"The most important thing I can teach my children isn’t to be the best—it’s to have the courage to try, even when something feels difficult. Because true victory comes when you keep going, even when it feels impossible."

Claus Møller Jakobsen

Learning to Be Judged—and Finding Peace in It

As a former top athlete and now a TV expert, Claus is no stranger to public opinion.

"Handball is a very black-and-white world. You’re either good, or you’re not. It’s the same in television—people have an opinion about everything I say and even what I wear."

But over time, he has learned to see it as a strength.

"A former coach once told me: ‘The day they stop writing about you is the day you should worry—because that means you’ve become irrelevant.’ That advice helped me develop a relaxed attitude toward being judged. If people have an opinion about you, it means you’re making an impact."

Find inspiration from Claus’ Morning Routine


- Set your alarm 30 minutes earlier to avoid feeling rushed.
- Create a consistent morning routine that gives you a stable start.
- Identify what brings you energy and peace—and prioritize it.

"For me, peace and structure are the keys to a good start to the day. I truly believe many people would benefit from giving themselves just a little extra time in the morning—it makes a world of difference."