Alright, so today's the day I'm sharing my "Justin's Exhausted" journey. Buckle up, it's a wild one.
First off, I decided I needed to get my act together. I'd been feeling sluggish, unmotivated, basically like a potato. So, I started with the basics: sleep. Sounds simple, right? Wrong! I was averaging like 5 hours a night, glued to my phone. I forced myself to put the phone away an hour before bed. That's step one.
Next up, food. My diet consisted of coffee and whatever was easiest to grab. I vowed to actually cook. Not gourmet stuff, just real food. I looked up some easy recipes – think chicken and veggies, stuff like that. I went to the store, bought the ingredients, and actually made it. Huge win.
Then there was the exercise thing. I hate gyms. So, I decided to just walk. Every day. Rain or shine. Even if it was just around the block. I started small, 15 minutes. Now I'm up to like 45, sometimes an hour. I even bought a pedometer to track my steps. It's kinda motivating.
But the biggest thing? I was just stressed all the time. Work, bills, life... it was all just too much. I tried meditation. I know, sounds super cheesy. But I downloaded one of those apps and just followed along. At first, I couldn't focus for more than 30 seconds. But I kept at it. Now I can actually chill for like 10 minutes without my brain exploding. Amazing.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I did:
- Prioritized sleep: Phone away an hour before bed.
- Improved diet: Actually cooked real food, no more junk.
- Started walking: Small steps, literally. Gradual increase.
- Tried meditation: Cheesy but effective.
Look, I'm not saying I'm a new man or anything. I still have days where I feel like crap. But I'm a lot less exhausted. I actually have energy to do things. And that's worth it. I still get exhausted with all of this, but it's a good exhausted, a fulfilled one!
What I Learned
The main thing I learned? Small changes add up. You don't need to overhaul your whole life. Just start with one thing. Then another. And another. Before you know it, you're not a potato anymore.
