I’ve been paying attention to my own approach to health, vitality, longevity and happiness and the protocols that matter.
Here are some thoughts on the things that matter and that I hope remind you things you might need to pay attention to as well:
- Lifting weights is non-negotiable. Strength training, and what it does for your body is the difference between independence and the nursing home.
- Cardio matters. A higher V02 Max is directly correlated to longevity.
- Prioritise family. You’ll regret this down the line if you don’t.
- Put your phone away. Be present.
- Invest in your relationship with your significant other. The grass is always greener where you water it.
- Invest in your friends. Cultivate relationships that matter.
- Focus on the quantity and quality of your sleep. This might be the thing that will make the biggest difference to the quality of your mental and physical health.
- Eat nutrient dense, whole foods.
- Supplements. Magnesium, Gaba, nootropics.
- Keep your body fat down.
- Walk 3 to 5 km per day. I started this recently, with a 15km backpack, and the results are real and significant.
- Stretch.
- Take care of your knees, hips and lower back. You’ll miss them when they’re gone.
- Meditate and breathe. Yes, even you guys out there. These are literal cheat codes for managing your stress, emotions and mental health.
- Have hard conversations. Or you’ll have to deal with regret leaving things unsaid.
- Save and plan for the future.
- Develop a relationship with yourself. This matters.
- Learn to recognise and manage your emotions.
- Read as many books as you can.
- Run your own race. Comparing yourself to others is a waste of time.
Just a few, but hopefully one or two resonate with you.
Hit reply and tell what YOU need to work on most. 🙏🏼