EP. 1879

01/21/26

Lewis Howes

“When was the last time that you took care of yourself the same way you take care of everyone else?”

9 Things You Rarely Do For Yourself (But Should Do Every Day)

A neuroscientist and brain surgeon told Lewis that emotional regulation is the single most important skill every human being should master, yet most of us were never taught how to do it.

You know that feeling of waking up already exhausted, scrolling your phone before your feet hit the floor, and saying yes to things that drain you just to avoid conflict. Most people are burned out not because they are doing too much, but because they are doing too much of what does not actually matter to them and too little of what brings them joy.

These nine practices are not about overhauling your life overnight. They are small, stackable habits like protecting your first ten minutes each morning, naming your emotions without judgment, and creating mental closure before bed so tomorrow gets the best version of you.

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And now let’s jump into episode 1879 of The School of Greatness!

Some Questions I Ask:

  • When was the last time that you took care of yourself the same way you take care of everyone else?
  • What is one uncomfortable thing that would move my life forward?
  • On a scale of one to ten, where are you on the inner peace scale right now?
  • What am I feeling right now?
  • Am I moving toward the life I actually want, or am I just responding to what is urgent for other people?
  • What did I do right today?
  • What did I learn today that I can apply tomorrow?
  • What can wait until tomorrow?

In this episode, you will learn:

  • Discover why your attention is your most valuable resource and how giving it away first thing in the morning sets you up for a reactive, stressful day
  • Master the art of setting boundaries that protect your energy without pushing people away so you can stop resenting the people you said yes to
  • Uncover the hidden cost of avoiding hard conversations and how tackling one uncomfortable thing each day compounds faster than motivation ever will
  • Understand why consistency beats intensity when it comes to movement and how even ten minutes of daily exercise builds unshakeable self-respect
  • Learn the simple shutdown ritual that will help you stop carrying today’s stress into tomorrow and finally wake up feeling rested
  • Plus much more…
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