Relearn the skill of listening to yourself and trust your inner expertise, as nobody knows what is better for you in the context of your life than you. This helps navigate conflicting information and make transformative, lasting changes.
Integrate a daily practice of solitude, such as journaling, meditation, breath work, or a silent walk, to develop self-awareness and reflect on your life. Ideally, perform the same practice at the same time each day to build intuition and recognize subtle changes within yourself.
Cultivate your interoceptive awareness by paying close attention to your internal body signals, as this can significantly reduce stress, lessen cravings, improve emotional regulation, and enhance overall well-being. Regular physical exercise can help increase this awareness.
When presented with conflicting expert advice, try one approach for a period (e.g., four weeks), paying close attention to your energy, vitality, sleep, focus, and gut health. Then, try another approach and compare, as this helps you determine what works best for you.
Refrain from immediately consuming external information like news, emails, or social media upon waking, as this allows you to listen to your body’s own signals and understand your internal state.
Consider adopting a morning routine focused on “mindfulness, movement, and mindset,” starting with 10 minutes of meditation and breath work, followed by a 5-minute strength workout, and finishing with journaling to intentionally set your day’s tone and learn about yourself.
Engage in a consistent daily physical practice, such as performing the same five yoga postures, to establish a baseline for your body’s normal state. This helps you identify when things feel different internally, signaling potential stress or other issues.
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