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Things I use to take care of myself and my life
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items Stress, healing, sleep, nutrition and the life stuff that runs on the same energy. When your body isn't right, nothing else is either. These are the books and products I actually come back to when I need to reset, refocus, or just function better. I ...
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Stress & recovery
Sleep & restoration
Nutrition & healing
Direction, community & how you spend your life
Stress & recovery
Your nervous system is running your whole operation. These help me reset it.Section
The form of magnesium that actually absorbs. I take it at night for sleep and muscle tension. First thing I'd recommend to anyone who's always wired or always exhausted.
Magnesium Glycinate & Reviews - Thorne
You lay on it for 20 minutes and your whole body decompresses. Sounds intense, really isn't. I use it when I can't turn my brain off.
Nayoya - Amazon.com
A well-known book on how stress and trauma live in the body, not just the mind. Worth reading if you've ever wondered why you can't just "think" your way out of burnout.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind & Body
Sleep & restoration
Everything downstream of sleep gets worse when it's bad. These are what I actually use.
Blocks all light without pressing on your eyes. If you've never tried a contoured sleep mask this is the one to start with.
100% Blackout Sleeping Mask - Manta Sleep
Chamomile plus valerian root. The valerian is what makes it work. I drink it about an hour before bed.
Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Extra Herbal Tea, 20 Bags
Nutrition & healing
Food as medicine isn't a wellness trend — it's just taking your body seriously.
Collagen, gut support, joint health. I keep it stocked and use it in cooking or drink it straight on low-energy days.
Kettle & Fire - Amazon.com
A functional medicine book connecting what you eat to how you feel physically and mentally. Practical, not preachy. Good first book if you've never approached food from a healing angle.
The Inflammation Spectrum: Find Food Triggers
A breath device that tells you whether you're burning fat or carbs. Helped me understand my body in a way no app has. It's an investment piece and worth it if you're serious about understanding your metabolism.
Lumen | Healthy, Lasting Weight Loss, Tailored to Your Body | Lumen
Direction, community & how you spend your life
Who you surround yourself with and how you structure your days matters more than any productivity hack.
The book on doing less but better and figuring out what actually deserves your energy and having the discipline to protect it. Applies to your schedule, your relationships, and your commitments.
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
About building real community on purpose, not just hoping it happens. Practical and warm without being cheesy. Good if you've felt like adult friendships are harder to maintain than they should be.
Find Your People: Building Deep Community
A 12-week program for reconnecting with your creativity — whether you make art or not. The morning pages practice alone is worth it. One of the most recommended books for anyone who feels creatively blocked or like they've lost touch with themselves....
The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition