- Coooookurokuuu!
- Get up at 6a
- Do not snooze – this is key
- Cafecito
- Have a cup of coffee and a small breakfast (oatmeal or cereal suggested)
- Morning Stroll
- Put on some athletic clothes and go out for a run or a walk
- It is recommended to leave your phone at home, but if you take it with you snap a picture of something that inspires you…anything that triggers a thought or emotion…you will be surprised of how difficult this may be, so do not question it too much
- if you do take a picture, make sure you share it using #givesleepabreak on instagram
- Get the Day Starteeeeed!
- Come back and get ready to resume your day being aware that you have already started your day with activity and inspiration
- Place a book in your bag/purse
- Snack – optional
- Have a snack if needed before lunchtime (dark chocolate is suggested)
- Yummy for the Tummy
- Around noon step out for lunch. Yes, STEP OUT, and take your book with you
- Be aware of each piece of food you are putting in your mouth – this is in order to prevent the habit of multitasking while enjoying your food. Yes, ENJOYING your food
- Be Kind to the Mind
- After lunch is over, take out your book and aim to read ten pages. It is fine if you are really into the book, just find a good stopping point around the tenth page
- Plan your Work Wrap-up
- After you stop with your book, take a couple of minutes to plan the rest of your work day – strategize how you will efficiently get through your duties. Aim to leave at 6p
- Cocktail Meeting
- This is something you need to schedule on day one as a meeting and needs to happen between 6p and dinner. During this time, do not look at work emails, but take this meeting with the importance of a business meeting
- Dinner
- Have dinner – this could happen anytime after your cocktail meeting and before 9p. hopefully, this will be an experience you would enjoy with company or alone
- After dinner you may take a last look at those work emails you keep getting
- Oh Happy Day
- After dinner do a quick recap of your day starting with the picture you took in the morning (if you took one), or remembering the walk/run you took
- Prepare yourself to go to bed by:
- making sure your space is organized
- there are no dirty dishes in the sink
- clean your face
- brush your teeth
- put your clothes away
- make sure your alarm is set for 6a
- get into your bed
- Pets, lovers, and toys are all invited to bed EXCEPT your phone. Once you get in bed, phone is out of reach until 6a the next day
- Get those ZzZzzzZzzzzs…
And remember to #givesleepabreak
