1: Reflect
Answer these 3 simple questions:
1. What happened today that I’m grateful for?
2. Which actions moved me towards my goals?
3. Are there any changes I can make?
I love these questions because they strike a balance between gratitude and self-improvement.
If you can’t answer them, you need to realign your life
2: Disconnect
Imagine trying to park a car that’s going 70MPH.
Toss your phone.
Let the car slow down.
3: Plan for tomorrow
A productive day starts the night before.
The quality of your days determines the quality of your life.
4: Breathe
You take 20,000 breaths per day.
Might as well make a few of them count.
Try the 4-7-8 Technique:
Breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and slowly exhale for 8 seconds.
One of the best ways to kill stress before bed.
5: Read
Reading is the best way I’ve found to slow down my mind before bed.
If non-fiction is too stimulating try fiction.
(I’m reading “Atomic Habits by James Clear these days”)
It can be a big adjustment at first.
But it’s one of the best habits you’ll ever built.
Read, write and apply what you’ve learned.