Today, I woke up an hour later than my usual time. After getting out of bed, I stretched because my back hurt. I remembered that stretching before my morning run makes it more enjoyable, so I did that. The 6km run was fantastic, and the weather was lovely and sunny. I was grateful for oversleeping because the sun rises an hour after my usual wake-up time. After the run, I drank a protein shake, ate 3 XL scrambled eggs on toast, and did some more stretching before showering, brushing my teeth, drinking coffee, and driving to the studio.
My daily routine now involves waking up early, improving my mood, and starting work straight away. This helps me be productive and sets a positive tone for the rest of the day. Starting the day right begins in the evening before. It's essential to have your last meal at least three hours before bedtime to ensure good sleep. Setting self-boundaries around sleep is also crucial. For instance, you should only do three things in bed: sleep, read, or engage in sexual activities. Eliminate all screens from your room. You may even consider buying an actual alarm clock instead of using your phone or using an app like Opal to block certain apps during your designated sleeping time.
As adults, we need at least eight hours of sleep each night. This is the baseline, but you may need more if you've done a lot of weight training or cardio. During this time, your body recovers both physically and mentally. Setting boundaries is challenging, but it's necessary to become the person we aspire to be. It's okay to say no because it helps us achieve our goals and reach our desired position in life. The goal is continuous improvement and to do what you love for as long as possible. There's no end goal.
It's crucial to make your passion an obsession by living, breathing, and dreaming about it. However, rest and recovery are just as important. Doing something entirely different from your obsession is an excellent way to wind down and reset. It helps you miss what you're obsessed with and work even harder on it when Monday comes around.
So in summary:
Starting the day right begins in the evening before, by having your last meal at least three hours before bedtime and setting self-boundaries around sleep.
Adults need at least eight hours of sleep each night, and more may be necessary for those who have done a lot of weight training or cardio.
Setting boundaries is crucial to becoming the person we aspire to be and achieving our goals.
Make your passion an obsession by living, breathing, and dreaming about it.
Rest and recovery are essential, and doing something different from your passion is an excellent way to wind down and reset.
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