If you ask me what the elixir of life is, I'd say, SLEEP. Truly! You feel reborn every morning, kind of. The cheer, energy, and enthusiasm levels are gobsmacking after just 6 hours of very sound sleep. My definition of sound sleep is not waking up even once in between.
Another thing that contributes to a great day is waking up early. No, not the 5 AM club early, just 7 AM and definitely before 8 AM. You have so much of the day left, and this reduces the constant feeling of running out of time and consequent rush and anxiety. Every move is well thought through in a very natural manner, akin to breathing. I cook better after a good night's sleep because I cook with my head, and that is less tiring than cooking with my heart weakened by less sleep. I optimize all movements in the kitchen by reducing repetitive tasks. Okay, I won't wax lyrical; suffice it to say, it is indescribably enabling.
If my day unfurls like a beautifully endless, well-manicured garden at 6:30 AM, I can relate to the 5 AM club euphoria. They have a straight 1.5 hours more worth of the pretty garden.
So, I say, "Sleep well". Two words to replace the litany of "Stay hydrated!', "Stay fit!", "Stay chipper!."
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