Think about when you feel like the Energiser bunny. When does that happen? Are you dancing? Playing a sport? Speaking? Painting? Working on a deal? Attending a concert?
List out on paper when you get most energised. Then start steering your life to spending more time in those situations.
What one thing could you do differently, starting today, that could make a nice difference in your life?
What could you eliminate from your day? Or what could you adjust to make the outcome you want more likely?
Don’t buy sugary or salty snacks or treats and keep them in the house. Keep cherry tomatoes and hummus instead. When you think you are hungry, pour a cool glass of water. Set your morning wake up bell to 15 minutes earlier and then get up and do 30 push ups and sit ups.
Get things ready now or in the evening before bed so it is easier to make the changes happen tomorrow.
Each time you set up your environment to win, your future self smiles and remembers how clever you are. That’s a nice feeling.
It’s amazing how water can fix so many things. Dehydration, which can cause sluggishness or loss of focus, can be fixed with a few glasses of water.
Have a glass of water a little before bed and have a full glass when you wake up. These are easy times to remember and great habits to instil.
A few more glasses of water throughout the day and you’ll feel fresher, more awake, energised and focused.
Keep the water flowing. You’ll feel better for it.
What does that mean to you? Does it mean a certain time? Is it a silly idea that you can’t take seriously?
Could you go to bed at 6pm and be comfortable with that?
Would you have to be quite unwell? Or could you decide on a whim that you needed some extra rest and simply get yourself to bed? Or are you a wake-up-late-only-option kind of person? Have a think about how you see time and sleep. It may be revealing or surprising. Goodnight.
I love a sauna. Always have. These were mainly après-ski activities as a kid and teen.
These later became part of an annual spa tradition my wife and I indulge in. 10 minutes hot, then 1 minute cold. Repeat a few times. Shower. Dry off in the warm air on a lounger or hammock, in front of a crackling fire. Then read and drift off to sleep.
It’s amazing. Swimming in the river is nice too. Contact me for location details if you like. Two days and you’re a new person. Indulge.
It feels so good when you turn the corner on an ailment, condition, flue, cold, etc. It’s that moment when you know you’re coming out the other side and everything is getting better.
That is a nice moment to savour. Enjoy it.
These can be most enjoyable.
Skiing and snowboarding are enjoyed by just 135 million people in the world. That’s only 1.7% of the global population.
If you’ve never tried it, consider it. It’s exercise in the fresh air with gorgeous scenery and it’s a lot of fun!
Sometimes we play too hard. Sometimes we work too hard. Be careful when exhaustion strikes.
My son, Ryker, won his England Hockey T2 Cup final on Sunday 3rd April. In a thrilling match in Reading, they played against a challenging side from Alderley Edge, based south of Manchester.
It was exciting to watch. There was constant pressure and some end to end break outs which threatened to adjust the nil nil score line. A fortunate short corner goal later in the first half put our Teddington boys up 1-0 going into half time.
A couple of quicker goals after the half put the score to 3-0 but the lads from Alderley Edge answered with one of their own which really energised them. It was very tense from that moment with many chances at both ends.
The final whistle brought relief as the score remained 3-1 and the thrill of winning the final enveloped the team. That thrill of winning is so palpable. A mix of excitement, relief, pride and exhilaration are a heady brew.
Whether it is for a country level final or a pick up game with friends, winning is a nice feeling. As a parent, I am delighted for him and proud of how hard he has worked to be a worthy member of the team. I was also proud of the whole team, and their coaches, for their teamwork and sportsmanship.
The thrill and pride that come with winning are very personal. How we display these can elicit some strong opinions. Enjoy the moment though for it may be a long time coming again, if ever. Enjoy.
For more on this match and other age group national finals in England, head to https://www.englandhockey.co.uk/24-winners-crowned-in-england-hockey-junior-club-championships-finals
