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DO THESE EVERY DAY
Here are my 17 routine rules.
I aim to do these every day of my life.
I have given reasons for them in their links.
Some days I will fail, but this is part of life.
So, join me or outdo me!
Rule 1
Rise with the Sun.
Rest when the day is done.
Low lights in the evening.
Relax.
Rule 2
Eat twice a day.
Natural foods.
No sugar. No coffee.
Brush twice a day.
Tepid baths.
Rest only in a tidy room.
Rule 3
Do household chores.
Laundry, dishes, floors - all of it.
Water your plants and feed your pets.
Do household safety checks.
And any pending repairs.
Rule 4
Walk to the horizon & back.
Swim, climb, and play catch.
Seek out nature.
Get your sunshine.
Rule 5
Sharpen your mind.
Do duels in mind games & mental arithmetic.
Ask a natural world question.
Seek out the answer.
Rule 6
Learn a new technology.
Coding, 3D modelling, DB managment.
Do project collaboration.
Rule 7
Earn clean money.
Learn financial law.
Review your financial records, too.
Rule 8
Learn a friend's language.
Converse in it.
Put 10 new words into action.
Rule 9
Be with family, friends, community.
Have one deep conversation.
Do one act of kindness.
Volunteer.
Rule 10
Read 30 pages minimum.
Hard books only.
Make or memorise one poem per day.
Rule 11
Practice one art familiar, one art unfamiliar.
Write. Sing. Draw.
Be authentic.
Rule 12
Hone your chosen craft.
New techniques.
Repair or repurpose items.
Rule 13
Give a daily gift.
Put time, money, or meaning into it.
Ask for nothing in return.
Rule 14
Track the local news & global news.
Practise fact checking.
Critique your sources.
Rule 15
Plan the day.
Clear goals. Positive mindset.
Journal at night.
3 points of gratitude. Write the truth.
Rule 16
Meditate & Stretch.
Every morning & evening.
Do deep breathing exercises.
Daydream.
Rule 17
Avoid the shit.
Make screen time as work time only.
No drinks, drugs, cigarettes, social media, nor porn at all.