I’m serious about morning and nighttime rituals.
Here are things I do almost daily:
1. Walk in nature when the sun is out (30-60 minutes). During this walk, I either listen to the world around me or my pre-recorded positive affirmations. These affirmations are “antidotes” to identified subconscious scripts (now made conscious) running the show that I’d like to shift (across health, success, relationships, you name it). I have 2 hours of recorded affirmations that I listen to on 2x speed. My treat for completing this task (as I find myself wanting to “move faster” than a walk) is usually an alt-milk latte or matcha.
2. Supplements. I do a host of things: I self-inject subcutaneously glutathione, NAD+, B12 + methionine, inositol, choline (MIC) with insulin needles, take a host of supplements designed to my blood / gut test results (I test 120+ biomarkers every 6 months and adjust my protocol accordingly), and powdered drinks (a mixture of a few different products optimized for both gut health and complete protein intake). I also compounded my own nasal spray (includes essential oils, propolis, and peptides). I’m probably a bit too extra here but I’ve really enjoyed learning what makes my body tick and optimizing it to 110%.
3. Workout. This is usually 45-60 minutes of HIIT (running, jogging, walking) and resistance training (weights, bands), before the sun rises. This drastically improves my cognitive function and energy levels throughout the day.
4. Journal. I “brain dump” all of my fears and anxieties, which allows for them to leave my body so I can focus on the important things (Conscience VC). I like listening to instrumental music during this process. I also meditate on a phrase I’ve been writing / contemplating for years: “Drive infinite positive global impact”.
5. Skincare. Usual suspects: gua sha, face rolling, microcurrent, longevity products (topical NAD+, copper, peptides, hyaluronic acid, tretinoin with niacinamide). I love experimenting with new products every 1-3 weeks (it’s play for me).
6. 8 hours of sleep. This is critical. I’ve always been a deep sleeper but on nights where this is more challenging, I take magnesium, turn off all lights, put my phone on DND, and lay down on an acupressure mat.
7. Plan the day. I zoom out. I think about what are the most important and urgent tasks, and what should be eliminated from my focus entirely. Through self-inquiry, I ask: what are the highest ROI tasks I can be doing right now? What is a waste of time? Who should I reach out to? What is the most important thing to do today? What is holding me back? Where else can I exercise “default no” (removing tasks that are low ROI, not aligned, or do not bring me joy).
8. Slow mornings. I’ve altered my schedule to allow for slow mornings, aka, meetings don’t start until 10 am. This gives me ~5 hours each morning to think, create, write, listen, exercise, and practice more stillness.
