In recent years, I’ve stepped away from the relentless pursuit of speed, reassessing what brings fulfillment. After significant life changes, I made a few adjustments. What pace guides your days now, and did you switch gears for any reason?
There are five non-negotiable daily basics that keep this old dog functioning well—sleep, movement, connection, nourishment, and stillness. I’m honest about the challenge of finding balance after 50 and the reality of 7-Eleven living.
Simple changes made farming in brutal heat manageable—different sauce, natural onigiri, nothing past 8 PM. My body felt more efficient, my mind calmer in the mornings. Body basics might be the foundation for mental peace. What small change could help you?