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A Few Simple Things To Feel Better

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.

🏋️ Lift Something

You don’t need a gym plan or a six-pack goal. Just grabbing a couple of weights (or even heavy household stuff) and giving your muscles a squeeze can light up your brain. Strength training releases feel-good chemicals, sharpens focus, and makes you feel stronger inside and out — even with just a few reps.

❄️ Cold Showers

No need to torture yourself with an ice bath. Just finish your regular warm shower by turning it cold for 20–30 seconds. It wakes you up instantly, boosts circulation, and gives you that natural “reset” feeling. The best part? You step out of the shower already feeling accomplished.

😴 Sleep

This one is underrated. Good sleep is the foundation of everything: mood, energy, memory, creativity, even your immune system. Skipping hours might feel “productive” in the short term, but in reality it robs you of focus and makes everything harder. Treat sleep like a daily recharge.

🎵 Don’t Overwork Yourself

As music composers, it’s tempting to think we need 12–16 hour workdays to advance. Truth is: our best work comes in focused 2–3 hour blocks. After that, it’s diminishing returns. Give yourself permission to rest, enjoy life, and not beat yourself up over what you didn’t finish today. Consistency > exhaustion.

🙏 Gratitude

It sounds simple, but actively being grateful changes your perspective. Taking a moment to appreciate what you do have — health, relationships, even the chance to make music — adds more value to life than chasing the next achievement. Gratitude turns “not enough” into “plenty.”

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