In our busy lives, staying healthy can feel like a challenge. But with a few intentional habits and capturing our thoughts on paper, we might just find a way to reflect and boost our happiness!
You might have heard of Timothy Ferriss—if not, let me tell you, his ideas come up all the time around here! We’re big fans of his morning and evening routines, and his journaling tips are a favorite.
Interested? Give them a try!
Here’s what you need:
A positive mindset in the morning.
A journal and a reflective attitude in the evening.
Here’s a routine I follow, inspired by Ferriss:
Morning Routine:
Get Moving: Do ten reps of any exercise. It could be 10 jumps, 10 push-ups, or 10 yoga moves like Talasan or Surya Namaskar.
Coffee or Tea: Choose between green or black tea, Indian tea with milk, or coffee. I love coffee with Laird Hamilton vegan creamer.
Meditate for Five Minutes: Sit up in bed, close your eyes, and focus on your breathing. If you prefer an app, Headspace's free version is great for this.
Evening Journaling:
Three Things I’m Grateful For: For example:
I’m thankful I went for a walk on the beach this morning. Living by the beach is a blessing, and today’s walk was made even better by good company.
My brother’s rib has been hurting, but sending positive vibes seems to have helped, and he’s feeling better. I’m grateful for his improved health.
It drizzled today—rare in Los Angeles. I’m grateful for the change in weather!
I Am (Affirmations):
Content and satisfied with what life has given me.
Happy to have finished all my grading for the week.
Proud of myself for staying calm with my daughter this morning as we rushed to school.
Three Things That Made Today Great:
Writing two blog entries and making progress on my blog.
Encouraging at least two people to join the SpeakerPost community.
Looking forward to a nice glass of wine and a good dinner tonight.
Tim Ferriss has a blog, a podcast, and several books.
Check out more about him here: Tim Ferriss Blog.
