10 habits that’ll get you ahead of 98% of men in their 20s:
Morning sunlight.
Sunlight sends a “wakeup” signal to your brain, triggering a release of hormones.
This results in:
• Better focus
• Boost in mood
• An easier time falling asleep at night
To maximize this effect, get 15 minutes of sunlight within the 1st hour of waking.
Avoiding blue light at night.
Although light is beneficial during the day, it can disrupt your sleep at night.
This is because light from:
• TVs
• Phones
• Artificial lights
Signal your brain that it’s daytime, which suppresses your sleep hormone, melatonin.
To prevent from light disrupting your sleep, avoid screens and bright lights 1-2 hours before bed.
If you have to be around light or use tech, use a pair of blue-blocking glasses.
This will ensure you fall asleep easier and wake up feeling refreshed.
Hydrating.
Drinking enough water is crucial to:
• Boost focus
• Improve sleep
• Improve mood
• Prevent infections
• Keep joints lubricated
• Deliver nutrients to cells
• Regulate body temperature
• Keep organs functioning properly
Drink .5-1 oz per lb of bodyweight.