What's one healthy habit that vastly improved your quality of life?
A lot of us tend to neglect our health, being so entrenched in the work we're doing. That's unfortunate because without health, we can't really do much. It should be prioritized above all.
Prioritizing health starts with simple habits. Personally, exercising even just 45 minutes a day (usually in the morning) - whether that's lifting weights or shooting hoops has greatly improved my posture, energy levels, confidence, and mental clarity. It sounds cliche, but I really do believe exercising is a super-enhancer.
What is one healthy habit that has yielded improvements for you?
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Enough sleep and workout/brisk walks.
When I had sleep deprivation, I was like a zombie – I just existed, but was totally off my mental presence.
And whenever I feel that there are too many things in my head and on my chest, I just need to move.
@busmark_w_nika So true. Sleep is such an important regulator of energy, mental clarity, and aging, along with myriad of other incredibly important recovery functions. There's a reason why Bryan Johnson considers sleep to be the #1 heath priority!
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@seanphwang Just yesterday, a post by him about the topic. I am realising sleep's potential now.
8 hrs of sleep - I feel good and energized = I'm in a good mood and becomes more productive
@novie_dizon Even though it seems so basic, I swear this is true! Once you discover that sleep just fixes your focus, productivity, general well-being, emotions, etc. you can't go back to your youngest years, when sleep was optional.
@jean_willame I agree!
@novie_dizon Right - sleep is so critical! The difference between the day after getting good sleep vs bad sleep is tremendous
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I bought a standing desk and walking pad for work! This helps me get 15k+ steps per day where previously, I would have been sitting.
@elissa_craig That's a great one! Sitting for long is so prevalent now, some even call it "The Sitting Epidemic" 😅.
I started drinking a full glass of water first thing every morning..
@hamza_afzal_butt Good way to get the bodily functions activated!
For me, one healthy habit that has made a noticeable impact is drinking enough water throughout the day. I used to underestimate how important hydration is, but ever since I started being more conscious about it, I’ve felt more energetic and focused, and my skin has improved as well. It’s such a simple habit, but it really adds up over time!
Hey @seanphwang, Thanks for that discussion.
I think the answer is simple
Sleep well, eat well, practice well
@samirrashed Usually the best answers are the simple ones!
@seanphwang Thank you
Tracking my macros on a regular basis + workout + 7.5-8hrs of regular sleep makes me feel amazing..
@sohamgoswami1 Great combo! Do you have a particular reason you're tracking your macros?
@seanphwang Initially it started with tracking protein intake to optimise for fat loss and more energy, but it gradually became a tool for maintaining general nutrition in my diet and a window into actually seeing how what I consumed affected my daily life
@sohamgoswami1 Right - I usually only track macros strictly when I'm on a fat loss diet, but do keep a rough count during maintenance. Tracking macros is definitely something that's easy to learn yet yield significant results.
Over 7 hours of sleep. Regular sleep schedule. And taking magnesium.
Thanks for sharing, Sean! I completely agree—making time for daily exercise has been a game-changer for me as well. For me, incorporating mindfulness meditation into my routine has significantly improved my focus and stress management, which in turn boosts my productivity and overall well-being. It’s amazing how small, consistent habits can lead to such meaningful improvements!
sleep, lifting heavy, and intense cardio are the obvious GOATs, so will set those aside.
If I had to choose ONE, it would be prioritizing mobility (through yoga or other methods). Changed the way I feel all the time, physically and mentally. Gave me more power when lifting. Reduced injury risk. Enabled more sports.
A lot of people get this wrong about mobility (I used to too): it's the same thing as trying to build a lot of muscle. It takes YEARS. Mobility progress comes in nanometers, and consistency matters here almost more than anything else in fitness.
However, there's a long list of very small things that have an outsized impact (I'm not consistent with these all the time)
Dimming entire house leading up to bedtime
Stopped reading the news 100% entirely
Surfing (steroids for mental health)
Low carb breakfast and lunch (way more energy throughout the day)
Outside walk right after dinner
Setting TODO list the night before
Drinking a lot of water
Standing desk
Occasional meditation and breath work
Drinking WAY less
Doing 7-3 job instead of 9-5.
Creatine monohydrate. In addition to enhancing the performance of physical exercise (I lift weights 4 times/week), according to recent research, creatine seems to enhance cognitive performance (and fight the effects of sleep deprivation, for example), and may also have benefits to vascular performance.