Not giving a shit about a lot of stuff. Opinions and so on. Drop what pulls you down.
(Yes there might be exceptions)
Exercise. Exactly how is not important. What matters is just being consistent. Eventually it becomes a habit that will grow with you.
If it’s difficult or frustrating, you’re probably trying too hard. Ease up next time. If it feels like a chore, you’re not doing the right activity for you. It should be enjoyable.
It should be enjoyable.
Perhaps sports fit in this area?
I can’t think of a single exercise that doesn’t feel like a chore but doing sports, whether it is competitively or for fun.
Certainly! Just do something. Consistency matters. The nature of activity you choose is insignificant when you consider doing something, vs. doing nothing.
Also, start small. A 10 minute walk around the block. Consistency is more important than exertion. Do it every day.
Running long distances. I fucking hate it but it makes me feel good.
Take care of your shoes and make sure your form is efficient, as in your feet aren’t slapping the ground. I used to run as far as ten miles a day, now my knees are smoked and can barely handle sprinting to the end of the block with my dog.
Going to sleep at the same time every day.
2am, right?
Honestly, as a second shift worker, the important thing is that it’s the same every day.
Lifting heavy 3-5 days a week.
Stretching. No, I mean REALLY stretching.
Drinking more water. How much? More.
Vacations out side of the country of my birth.
Saying no more often.
Saying yes more often.
Edit: I missed the “one”.
Take a multivitamin every day. You don’t have to go crazy with it, but even if you already eat healthy it can help fill in some of the gaps.
Or maybe it’s just placebo? But I feel better taking it vs not.
Last year I decided to use the calendar on my phone for everything, works a treat. Sometimes I go to bed thinking, “I’ll do that in the morning”, and I forget about it unless I stick it in the calendar.
