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Daily Routine For Better Mental Health (with Andrew Huberman) Quick Takeaway
Get sunlight in the morning, in the afternoon, hydrate, exercise, get on a normal circadian rhythm. The most important things in mental health is BRIGHT morning days, and dark nights.
To set up a circadian rhythm, Just do it.
Get your morning going: Early in the morning you want movement, caffeine, hydration, sunlight, bright light.
Afternoon, dim the light, get off of caffeine, dim the screens, lower your heart rate. Over 3 days you start to wake up in anticipation of the day. You have this circadian rhythm that learns the routine.
Note: Everyone is different everyone has a different circadian rhythm
Try a different schedule for at-least 3 days and the wherever your feel the most of yourself do that schedule. Different sleep times, movement, medication, and overall routine.
New Technique Discovered: Yoga Nidra (NSDR)
Is just simply a long exhale breathing meditation. This guy said “studies show you come out of that with your dopamine levels 60% higher the you went into it.” (idk how true this is) It replenishes your vigor.
3 Daily Rituals for Better Mental Health Quick Takeaway
– Self Affirmation and Self-Celebration
Resource: Dr. Kristin Neff – Positive affirmation can foster self-acceptance increased self worth and promote psychological well-being.
Start your day with empowering affirmation. Acknowledge celebrating your accomplishments, big or small. Embracing self pride improve your well-being aiding your journey towards good health and happiness.
– Daily Acts of Self-Care
Resource: Hormone expert and author of the “Hormone Reset Diet”, Dr. Sara Gottfried, adding self care into your routine is crucial for maintaining optimal physical, emotional and mental well being. Not only tampering yourself for treats but taking care of yourself. Sending a powerful message to yourself and others.
Self Care doesn’t always have to be time consuming: Small acts like deep breathing, spending time w/ pets or reading count as this.
– Reflection and Gratitude
Resource: Neuroscientist and author, Dr. Richard J. Davidson
When reflecting on your thoughts, feelings and behaviors with self-compassion you approach yourself with kindness and understanding rather than self-criticism. Reflecting your flaws and practicing gratitude, you can recognize your efforts growth and unique qualities. Fostering a positive self-concept
Also means your embracing self-acceptance means understanding that your flaws is part of your journeys.
Your consistently learning and life is all about journeys.
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