Brain Health and Productivity Hacks - Game Changer for me - What do you do?

For years I spent so much time working working working and and ultimately not sleeping properly which led to some serious issues. I used to think caffeine and sugar were amazing and sitting around for so long ended up giving me some pretty nasty health issues psychologically and physically. Here's my protocol for the day that I'd like to share in case anybody needs some help. I'm not a doctor so remember that everybody is different and this may not work for you.

Wake up and spend about 15 minutes in silence and do breath work. Immediately drink a glass of water with a pinch of pink himalayan sea-salt under the tongue which will naturally give you energy.

2. Get outside and view sunlight and get your body moving for 20-30 minutes and eat a high protein, complex carb breakfast and Vitamin D3 / Fish Oil and a Multivitamin - (Athletic greens have changed my life)

3. Read or listen to something motivational in the morning that is positive rather than jumping right on to the computer. Wait at least an hour before you even look at your phone or computer screen.

4. Caffeine can be a great source of energy and focus BUT I'm only saying this as a former coffee drinker. Yerba Mate in its pure form or green tea with no sugar delayed at least until 10:00 AM or noon eliminates that massive crash in the afternoon. And won't disrupt your sleep if you drink it around 3:00pm at which point I definitely start to feel off. Try to keep it under 400 MG. Any more than that is terrible for brain health and circulation. ( D

5. Eat a healthy lunch and dinner with vegetables, protein and some rice. Fruit is a great source of vitamins and nourishment.

Lastly good sleep hygiene has been a game changer. Set a time that you'll go to bed and a time that you will wake up every single day. In the evening it's important to go outside and take a little walk to get fresh air and watch the sun go down. An hour before bed turn off the screen, dim the lights, and take a shower just to wash the day off. Remember if it isn't on your schedule it doesn't exist. Work expands to fill the time allowed. You'll be amazed at how much energy you have by making these tweaks and doing a wind-down and wake-up ritual. What works for everyone else ? I'm curious. 😇

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