"Ugh, Monday again." You smack the snooze button as your alarm blurts out a serotonin-killing reminder that the weekend bliss has evaporated. Cramming all the usual life stuff into a jam-packed work week seems excruciating already. You tell us, is it even possible to balance all the demands of work while still finding time for an afternoon nap or a frisky bedroom session? Probably not.
Well, here comes Aubrey Marcus with his gem of a book Own the Day, Own Your Life! Marcus is telling us we really can have it all! When you really look at it, what messes up our ability to crush it each day comes down to two things: not enough time or not enough energy! Or both. Yeesh. Well, with just a few hacks and tweaks to your daily routine, you can transform almost every day into an ideal day!
Own the Day, Own Your Life: Optimized Practices for Waking, Working, Learning, Eating, Training, Playing, Sleeping, and Sex (2018) lays it all out with small, easy changes you can make each day to maximize your potential, energy, and health. Marcus is the CEO and founder of the leading lifestyle brand and human performance company Onnit.
This ultimate handbook gives you awesome strategies for upgrading every part of your day, from the moment you wake up to your nighttime routine. Let’s start with fixing your a.m. habits!
Summary
Own the Day, Own Your Life offers actionable changes in your daily life to optimize each day of your life. From taking a glass or two of water in the morning to consuming health supplements, the book touches upon all facets of optimal living - workouts, diet, mindfulness, sex, shower temperature, and everything you can think of!
Follow these tips to maximize your potential on a daily basis. Eventually, the days will add up to create a fulfilling, healthy and happy life!
Start Your Day By Drinking Water And Not Coffee!
Mornings are rough! Dragging ourselves out of bed feels like clawing through quicksand, every cell screaming for caffeine. The idea of bouncing out the door full of vigor seems delusional. Know what's actually delusional, though? That a coffee shot will give you more energy, productivity, or mental clarity. Surprised? Of course, you are! That's just Marcus subverting conventional wisdom. He suggests starting your day with one glass of refreshing water, instead - a perfect way to rehydrate your body!Why do...
Avoid Breakfast Which Contains High Amounts Of Simple Carbohydrates.
Sugary cereals. Pastries. Bagels. Pancakes. What do these breakfast foods have in common? They're loaded with simple carbs that will leave you crashing hard. The main characteristic of simple carbohydrates is that they are rapidly digested and absorbed, leading to quick spikes in blood glucose and insulin levels. They provide fast (but not sustained) energy and lack vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients found in complex carbohydrates. So unfortunately, your favorite breakfast of Fruit Loops, Nutella sandwich, and OJ is...
Take The Necessary Health Supplements To Complete Your Nutritional Requirements.
Did you know that around 1 billion people worldwide are deficient in Vitamin D? Did you know that the milk & meat products we consume comes from animals raised on low-nutrient diets, like corn? And speaking of corn, did you know our crops come from over-farmed, nutrient-depleted land lacking most of the micronutrients and vitamins we require? Maybe the “health-freaks” out there know all this, but most don’t.The modern lifestyle fails to provide the nutrition quotient and the good bacteria...
Never Underestimate The Power Of An Afternoon Nap, Just Like Your Toddler!
Researchers in Britain did an interesting experiment in 2008 to see what would make people feel more energetic and alert after lunch. They compared the effects of taking a nap, drinking coffee, and sleeping longer at night. Guess which one was the most effective? A nap won all the way! There are numerous other studies that indicate that naps fare better in comparison to a caffeinated drink. Better thinking, quicker body movement, rational judgments, and immunity – naps help with...
Make Exercise an Attainable, Lifelong Habit for Better Health
We know what you're thinking! Exercise, really? How cliché! And, considering that exercise is as appealing as a root canal to most people, this segment is gonna be a rough ride. But we're not talking about grunting on a treadmill or lifting weights until you're sore. Just simple physical activity works magic. And we desperately need more of it.Let us throw some madness your way - only 20% of Americans actually get enough exercise. Why? It's because we've been hoodwinked...
Regular Sex Is Important For Happiness And Overall Well-Being.
Way back in 2017, The Mr. Clean Super Bowl commercial used sex appeal to sell their product. In the ad, the iconic bald and buff Mr. Clean character is seen cleaning around, quite provocatively, and swaying to music. "Gotta love a man who cleans" ran the tagline. The ad is still famous. Ranks in Top 10 Super Bowl Ads. Sexiness sells like anything!!! Why? We are designed to be obsessed with sex. Marcus’ words, not ours. And that makes it...
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About the Author
Aubrey Marcus is the founder of Onnit, a globally disruptive brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Onnit remains an industry leader with products optimizing millions of lives, including many top professional athletes around the world.
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