The art of the slow breakfast

Why ten unhurried minutes in the morning can change the shape of a day.

Mornings in London rarely feel slow. Yet a few unhurried minutes — a bowl of yoghurt and fruit, a glass of juice, a moment by the window — can set the tone for everything that follows.

Prepare what you can the night before. Overnight oats and yoghurt pots make a calm start almost effortless.