Everybody’s different, so take this list as inspiration rather than hard rules. Some things might click for you, others not so much — and that’s totally fine. ☕ Coffee One or two cups are usually enough. If you need more and still don’t feel awake, the issue probably isn’t “not enough coffee.” Also, caffeine hangs around in your system for hours — so if you’re waking up in the middle of the night (and it’s not the kids), your late coffee might be the real culprit. 🍳 Breakfast Choices Starting the day with protein instead of just carbs helps avoid that blood sugar rollercoaster. A carb-heavy breakfast can make you crash, leaving you tired or dizzy… and then we reach for more coffee. And while fruit juice often sounds “healthy,” the sugar spike is usually higher than you’d expect. To put it into perspective: a Coke Zero plus a Vitamin C supplement would probably be the healthier option — not as an actual breakfast choice, but just as a comparison. And for the record, sweeteners are among the most researched food ingredients out there, and no, they don’t cause cancer. ☀️ Vitamin D3 For me, this is the ultimate mood booster. Most of us don’t get enough sun (especially in winter), and Vitamin D is tied to energy, immune system, and yes — your mood. Feels like turning the light switch back on. 💪 Creatine Not just for gym rats. Creatine is one of the most researched supplements out there, and it supports your brain just as much as your muscles. It can help with energy, focus, and even long-term cognitive health. Pretty crazy that almost everyone could benefit from it. 🌬 Breathing Most of the time we breathe shallow without even noticing. A couple of slow, deep breaths during the day can reset your nervous system and bring you back into the moment. Simple, free, and surprisingly effective. 🚶 Walk, Don’t Run You don’t have to run marathons to stay in shape. Running burns through glycogen (your quick energy stores) first, and yes, it can also dip into muscle if those stores are low. Walking, on the other hand, keeps you in a lower intensity “fat-burning zone” and is much easier on your body. Sure, running burns more calories in less time, but for long-term health and consistency, a simple 20-minute walk a day is more than enough — and something most people can actually stick with.

Congratulations to the founder of this group for welcoming Lientje Elowen into this world! Your pedagogy, patience & thoughtfulness will ensure that this tiny new human will be a wonderful addition to your family & the world!

Every once in a while, someone in our community shares a journey that perfectly captures what this whole thing is about. That’s exactly what happened when I sat down with Matt, who just a couple of years ago was stuck — struggling to break into the trailer music world, doubting himself, and unsure where to go next. In his words: “I had the music... but no plan. No idea where to send it, who to talk to, or how to even approach people. It felt like shouting into the void.” But things did change. Matt went from working completely alone to: - Signing with three trailer music libraries (including ones doing Marvel and AAA placements) - Releasing a full trailer album - Writing custom tracks that are now being pitched to major campaigns - Finally getting to work on trailerized pop song arrangements — a dream of his from the start - All of this happened once he stopped working in isolation and started building a real strategy, accountability, and support system around his music career. 🎥 In this video, Matt talks about: - The moment everything began to shift - How real feedback, live calls, and step-by-step planning helped - And why the echo chamber so many composers are trapped in is the real creativity killer - Watch the full interview in the attached video. If you’re curious about the program Matt is talking about — the one that gave him the tools, clarity, and support to finally break through — you can check it out here: 👉 Learn more about the Audio Artist Rise Program There’s no magic bullet. But there is a clear path forward — and a group of people who have your back. ✌️ Alex

Hey everyone, I love sweets, pizza, burgers and beer but generally, I am also a big health nerd. The word "drastically" always sounds very aggressive and marketing-ish but if there is anything that seriously drastically has changed my life, it's two things: Cold showering and breathwork This week, I wanted to focus a bit on how to breathe. It may sound weird but if we focus on how we breathe it is most of the time not that deep, not relaxed and not with a lot of attention, ... just always enough to not pass out 😂 There is a very specific breathing technique that can change your entire life. Let's get a moment to figure out how it goes as it is very important to understand the specific but simple steps: 1. 30x breathing in an out, not more than 1-2 seconds per breathe 2. After the last breath, hold it for 60 secs or longer. If you can't make it to 60 - that's totally cool 3. Your next breath is a deep inhale, then hold it for 15 seconds 4. Then start again with 1 and do it for a cycle of three times. You can of course stop earlier. Tingeling in your finger, oversaturated of oxygen may happen but it's totally ok. If you have doubts, just do 1. with 10 or 20. ALL FINE! If you are interested in a little guide, Wim Hoff, is THE expert in guiding you through this in one of his videos. PS: This is not some esoteric bs, it does a lot of positive stuff to your body and it's all related to breathing techniques working for more than 3000 years :) It's also one of those videos being worth to read the comments. In case of doubt or if you already have health problems, you may want to check with your doctor. Did it? Tried it? How did you feel afterwards?

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