I'm a man of routine in the morning. I'm not a morning person (I wish I was) so getting up and doing a small routine gets me ready for the day. I start with a 30-minute high-intensity workout - usually a mix of weights, resistance bands or general callisthenic workouts. A workout in the morning keeps the sleep away!
After my workout I make myself a breakfast smoothie. The ingredients mostly depend on my mood.
Then it's time to put on a podcast. I turn up the volume while I shower. I believe it's a good time to reflect and take in information that gets my mind thinking.
On a perfect Sunday I love to go for a bike ride. I've got a street bike that I thrifted a while ago. It's nothing fancy, but it's a pleasant ride. This is really my escape from all things digital, because a lot of my job involves working with social media and being connected - it's tough for me to turn off.
A bike ride gives me an excuse to not look at my phone. I'll take a ride around the city; it's something I've always loved. The route isn't really important. I go where I feel, as long as it gives me the opportunity to clear my mind and give myself time to think, process what's happened that week and what I need to prepare myself for the week to come.
If I haven't already made plans, I'll hit up a few friends and see who is keen for lunch. Sundays are my cheat days: I eat pretty healthily during the week and I believe it's important to have exceptions to the rule, simply because it gives yourself a mental and physical break when you've committed to something.
Lunch will usually be something new, yummy or tasty. I'm a big fan of burgers, pasta, sushi, you know - all the good things! Without fail, I will get ice cream after lunch; a day is never complete without ice cream.Sunday is play day, so it's an opportunity to experiment with something new. Experimenting is key for my creativity, purely because it's a safe place to take risks - a new way to discover something I may have never seen before or a new opportunity to learn a combination of techniques I've never used.
I'll end my day relaxing with friends or I'll stay home and cook while I catch up on series or watch a movie. Both give me the opportunity to cool off and chill before I start my week.
I always keep my Sundays as a Sabbath. It's a break from the week and it's a day where I have the opportunity to feed my soul. Happy soul equals a happy life.
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