Kyle Wright
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What is the one thing you do day in, day out that keeps you mentally/emotionally/physically/spiritually healthy?
Daily Disciplines
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gelhaargerald
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Bang my wife
Milo'sSyndicate
Well-known member
Daily, invite God into our lives again. Do some push ups and stretching at a minimum, have a coffee and a cigarette on the back porch with the morning birds. More important lately, in this political landscape clean up we get to enjoy, is to take inventory of what/where I AM going to do. There's just a ton of people /places/things we have ZERO control over, at the moment; focus on what I can control.
huntbirdz
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Pray. Numero uno amigo! Followed by living as a Godly man of Faith, and doing everything I possibly can to surround myself with His glory in everything I do. May sound silly to others, but for me, it just makes MY life and my families life a lot easier and more fulfilling. Yes, there are plenty of stumbles and setbacks, but prayer drives me to happy life.
Logan G.
Member
I take about 15 minutes each morning, ideally before sunrise to step outside and simply listen as the world wakes up. I walk off the back porch and let myself digest the quiet before the day asserts itself. The air is usually cooler, the noise is minimal, and it gives my mind a chance to settle and prepare for what’s ahead.
I do it regardless of the weather. Rain, biting cold, or oppressive humidity all seem to serve a purpose. A few minutes exposed to the elements has a grounding, almost primal reset effect. I sometimes imagine our ancestors doing the same thing…stepping out of a cave, lodge, or onto the deck of a ship, taking stock of the world before engaging with it.
I make it a point to do this before the first cup of coffee and before talking to anyone. No inputs, no conversations…just me and the world. I try to end the day the same way after sunset, though I’ll admit that doesn’t always happen.
I do it regardless of the weather. Rain, biting cold, or oppressive humidity all seem to serve a purpose. A few minutes exposed to the elements has a grounding, almost primal reset effect. I sometimes imagine our ancestors doing the same thing…stepping out of a cave, lodge, or onto the deck of a ship, taking stock of the world before engaging with it.
I make it a point to do this before the first cup of coffee and before talking to anyone. No inputs, no conversations…just me and the world. I try to end the day the same way after sunset, though I’ll admit that doesn’t always happen.
jburke
Member
Every morning starts with reading the Bible or doing some devotional before the sun rises - sets the tone for the day. After work, I lift weights and/or cardio of some sort. Then I soak in the hot tub , followed by a whiskey and a cold beer to wind down. I'm as good physically, emotionally, and spiritually at 52 years old as I've ever been.
huntbirdz
Active member
Always a good way to start and finish out the day.
Solid routine.
Numerous and varied and you'll roast me for the new agey nature of some of it...
up at 5:45am
Water/light therapy (18 hours of darkness here in NH is bitch) on wakeup
1.5 hours reading before work
Daily max plank, cold shower
15 minute NSDR
gym 4 days a week, sauna 4 days a week
Dinner at table with family as much as possible
Journaling/tracking what has been done, what needs to be done
phone/screens killed at 8:30PM
bed at 9:45-10:15pm
up at 5:45am
Water/light therapy (18 hours of darkness here in NH is bitch) on wakeup
1.5 hours reading before work
Daily max plank, cold shower
15 minute NSDR
gym 4 days a week, sauna 4 days a week
Dinner at table with family as much as possible
Journaling/tracking what has been done, what needs to be done
phone/screens killed at 8:30PM
bed at 9:45-10:15pm
Overachiever
I’m just trying to live long enough to do all the dumb shit I’ve thought up
Im with you 100%
i read scripture daily and pray before I look at anything on my phone. This helps me get centered on what is really important.
Godfather
Well-known member
Connect with God, period. Be thankful, express gratitude, love, and ask for grace for all our transgressions as we are imperfect, and I in particular fuck up a lot of shit in a twenty-hour period if unchecked, sort of like @Ron Dan does but I think he gets paid to fuck shit up. I always end that moment with my intentions, today, and for the days ahead. Doesn’t have to be at church, can be almost anywhere, I tend to want it somewhere peaceful, and with a view of his work.
Ryan Horst
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I had to think about this and came to the conclusion that the one thing I generally do EVERY day (with limited exceptions) is sing to my three daughters at bedtime. My wife does the same thing - they each have their own “special” songs she sings for them, but I sing “Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)” by Billy Joel. I replace the nickname “Angel” in each of the three verses with one of their nicknames (which are all also two-syllables). I’m not the best dad, but I try to make sure my girls end the day knowing I love them and take the time to show them.
Kyle Wright
Active member
Good stuff, guys. I especially like this from logangrantgray:
I take about 15 minutes each morning, ideally before sunrise to step outside and simply listen as the world wakes up. I walk off the back porch and let myself digest the quiet before the day asserts itself. The air is usually cooler, the noise is minimal, and it gives my mind a chance to settle and prepare for what’s ahead.
I haven't taken 15 minutes each morning, but I've spent some time on the back porch in the predawn darkness. It reminds me of the time I spend in the blind during hunting seasons when I think about all that's possible. Great daily discipline.
I take about 15 minutes each morning, ideally before sunrise to step outside and simply listen as the world wakes up. I walk off the back porch and let myself digest the quiet before the day asserts itself. The air is usually cooler, the noise is minimal, and it gives my mind a chance to settle and prepare for what’s ahead.
I haven't taken 15 minutes each morning, but I've spent some time on the back porch in the predawn darkness. It reminds me of the time I spend in the blind during hunting seasons when I think about all that's possible. Great daily discipline.
Logan G.
Member
It’s kinda of where this element of my routine originated. I found the stillness and calm of the blind lasted into the day… and I needed more of that calm when facing the corporate grind so before I climb in the truck to go to office or sit down in front of the glowing display for hours on end we try to stockpile some of it.
parrishdanielr
New member
I'd like to sit here and say prayer or reading my bible, but I'm still working on those being daily habits. If I get a workout in and a cup of coffee, I'll have a good day.
