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for every 15 minutes I work, I take a 60 minute break.

I hug a tree. I dunno if it makes life noticeably better but it’s a vibe. I lost quite a few trees in a storm last year and feel like I’ve under appreciated them for way too long. No more!

Leave slack DMs 15-20 mins before answering

not giving a fuck

still giving to much fucks, but at least i'm tying

Masturbate.

To be honest even my go tos are not working very well. Walking, bathing, nature.

sleep

Make a cocktail before dinner. Not saying it's the right thing for everyone, but it brings joy, relaxation and a nice moment of quality couple time with my partner.

I am not needlessly cruel and violent to vulnerable individuals living in atrocity several times a day.

Stretch for 15 minutes 2 times a day

Get up at the same time every day, even when I don't have to. Having a nice solid circadian rhythm makes me feel much better in several ways.

I chug a tall glass of cold water first thing in the morning. Wakes me up a bit, gets the guts moving for a morning shit, and obviously helps rehydrate after sleeping.

dance

listen to music

make my home a better place

I greatly reduced how much news I consume per day and it's done wonders for my mental health.

I chose 2 sources of news that I trust and then I block news everywhere else in my life. Every morning I read the news from the two sources I picked and that is all the news I will consume for the day.

If I notice that I am consuming news elsewhere I will block/ignore/hide that source.

As an example, if I notice a community here post too much news I will just block it. I use Discord, so if one of the servers I'm in has any political or news channels I will mute them, etc etc.

Doing this, I find that the news I read is more relevant to me because the sources I chose are local news networks. In addition, because I am not getting news from social media, the news I read is much less sensationalized.

It makes the news that I read boring and I think that is a good thing.

I splash cold water on my face now and again. Triggers our mammalian dive reflex, pops the lungs open. Also removes excess grease without going too far. Feels great!

Dad taught me to do this as a kid to wake up fresh. He didn't know about the reflex, but it works.

I’ve been doing some stretching in the morning, and I have a small weight set that I do a little bit of lifting with. As you get older your body no matter its condition will start to break down. It’s good to have a better pan and diet as you get older.

Riding my bike to work

Meditate. It was difficult in the beginning but since doing it consistently every day I've found a way to "dissolve" almost instantly.

A good 30+ mins jog, especially for ADHD enjoyers.

Sauna for 20m when i wake up.

Daily multivitamins

Fiber supplement

I lift weights four days a week. It really has helped me with a lot of inflammation issues and I really have so much more energy. It's not every day exactly, but four days a week I'm lifting for about an hour and a half each session. My life significantly improved after about the first six to eight weeks.

Your mom.

Walk my dogs through the woods for 30 to 60 minutes with my wife and kids.

Some yoga / back stretching, highly advise for folks getting older.

I try to knock off work an hour earlier than I planned to in the morning and take my dog for a walk. Sometimes I even leave my phone behind. It is surprisingly relaxing just knowing I could have a heart attack back in the tree line and the dog would be the only other thing to know where I was.

having at least 10hrs of sleep

I have a few things I've picked up recently.

1. A couple of years ago I quit drinking coffee, so now I almost exclusively drink water. I find the water first thing in the morning is a brilliant way to wake up
2. In the evenings I go for a bike ride, giving me some fresh air, sunlight and exercise. Some nights I go for a 20 mile intercity route, some nights I just do an easy 5 mile route in town
3. After my bike ride I'll eat some ice cream, shower, then relax with a book in bed (my phone stays on my dresser and out of reach from the bed) before going to sleep

The right morning routine and evening routine really makes my days feel so much more fulfilling even if I haven't been particularly productive that day

Drugs

A joint before bed is always nice. It isn't everyday but its often enough

Drugs.

Drugs

I like to bow and namaste. Even with the worst things, I still give reverence to the universe, and despite my dislike for something or someone, these too have meaning, somehow, someway. It is not my position to know why, just that I recognize it and accept it.

Lift weights, lots of water and protein.