A friend of mine recently asked me what I do with my time now that I’ve been cutting back on work and approaching life in a the vein of early retirement. I’ve been playing around with this “ideal day” concept for about 2 years, but his direct question really helped spark me to think deeper about this and really make more purposeful choices about daily activities and habits. Through trial and error I’ve created an “average” daily routine that works really well for me. This routine is:
**Choose At Least 1 From Each Category Below**
Morning Drink:
- Water w/ACV
- Electrolyte Water
- Patio Amazing greens power drink (Greens/MCT/Strawberry Protein/Everly)
First Thing: Accomplish Something… Things Like
- Clean Dishes/Tidy Up House
- Vacuum, Wash or fold clothes, Brush Teeth, Shave, Shower
- Mcconaughey chest bump // Jcurl stretch
- Neighboorhood Walk or Jog // hang pulls on bar
- N/A
Exercise:
- Workout Video
- Evening Jog/Stroll
- N/A
Breakfast:
- Full Breakfast
- 3 scrambled eggs w/ground teriyaki chicken & sweet potatoes
- Occasionally stir eggs with non dominate hand to strengthen
- Protein Coffee – MCT, Butter, Protein, Cinnamon
- Fast
Manual Labor:
- Sisters house remodel project
- Regularly scheduled maintenance
- N/A
Hygiene:
- Shower w/Full teeth detail
- Occasionally brush with non dominate hand to strengthen neural connections in my brain
- Hot bath + book
Nap:
- 26 minute nap
- unlimited
- N/A
Altec:
- Focused solo Altec work
- Relaxed work w/Limby
- N/A rec day
Freethink:
- 1 hour solo free thinking stroll
- 1 hour free thinking stroll w/Ellen
- 25 Minutes of Spanish Practice on App
- N/A
Unwind:
- Meditation on Pillows // Water Plants // Stoic page // Journal
- Sleepy Time Tea // Hot bath + book
- N/A
Ongoing:
- Spending Time in Forest Park
- Date night with SO and discussing life and plans
- Meeting up with family & friends for walks and sharing meals
- Listening to a podcast