SLEEP!Remember when you were a kid and “lights out!” meant something? If you are a big late night T.V. watcher, shut it off. If you are on the phone explain to your buddies that you
need sleep! They will understand I promise. If you go straight for the email or even worse surfing for internet romance – stop yourself cold and set boundaries on how much time you will allow yourself to surf – the biggest thing to remember is that whatever feels so pressing and important can just as easily get done tomorrow. An easy way to get the sleep “ball” rolling is to start winding down the moment you enter your house. I change into comfortable clothes right away and start dinner, and then I do all of that other stuff. It is also good at this point to make your lunch or get your clothes ready for the following day. A simple breath focusing meditation will also allow sleep to come easily. Other ways to wind down:
-Take a hot shower or bath with lavender oil
-Drink a cup of chamomile tea
-Listen to relaxing music
-Read something soothing
-Rub one out
EXERCISE:This is a prickly subject for some and a no brainer for others – you either love the gym or hate it. For those who love it, I applaud you. For those who hate it here are some pointers:
-Try to remember the physical activities that you enjoyed as a child and do those … take a Karate class, go ice skating with friends, join a basket ball or volley ball league - there is a cool co-ed league called
Zog Sports where sexy fit ladies and other dudes play dodge ball and immerse themselves in all sorts of hijinx, shenanigans and horseplay.
-Use your own two feet, wherever I go I throw my tennis shoes in my bag and scram! I sometimes walk upwards of 80 blocks – it is a great time to get some thinking done, I also love to upload lectures to my MP3 player (try www.itunes.com or www.iamplify.com) and take the chance to learn something new. I use my feet as transportation and get some heart pumping exercise to boot. Walking to work is always a fantastic way to start the day.
-Use the stairs whenever possible.
-Show you lady friend a little extra something special.
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