42. How to Fit Science-Backed Protocol Into Your Daily Routines

In this episode, Sam compiles a lot (like, a lot lot) of research from trusted sources to build the perfect daily routine from the moment you open your eyes until the moment you close them again. It's especially aligned for anyone who works from home, but don't worry—99% of this routine will works for your in-office job too. Listen to this episode if you want to have a reallllly long hot girl walk today, lol. Very chatty and good background noise, but still packed with great tips and little takeaways that can totally transform your routine. Key moments: 00:00:37 Taylor Swift’s engagement 00:01:45 Chatty life updates! We’re besties 00:04:41 Chief of War 00:05:56 Nervous system dysregulation 00:08:27 Getting into today’s topic - how we got here 00:13:15 Waking up and morning routine 00:14:48 The #1 habit that is making my life better right now 00:17:27 The science behind Mel Robbins’ Five Second Rule 00:21:49 Supporting your circadian rhythm 00:23:24 How to activate your parasympathetic nervous system in the morning 00:25:12 Tongue scraping!!! You should do it. 00:26:51 AM skincare routine 00:29:59 My current favorite energy drink 00:31:33 My workout split and how I structure my gym workouts 00:37:13 Why you need to be doing dynamic stretching, static stretching, and mobility 00:38:34 Colostrum!!! 00:39:16 My two favorite breakfasts that I make/eat on repeat 00:40:43 Counting and balancing your macros 00:42:07 The science behind why counting your macros works 00:43:33 My supplement stack (changes a bit here and there) 00:44:26 Why your WFH outfit actually matters 00:46:16 The science-backed way to set up your WFH workspace 00:46:56 Single-tasking vs. multitasking—which is better? 00:49:08 The first thing you should do when you sit down at your desk in the morning 00:50:21 This item has changed my productivity more than anything else: https://bit.ly/42AB3Cp 00:51:41 Does The Pomodoro Method actually work? 00:52:54 Structuring your lunch break 00:53:56 What to actually eat for lunch, according to a dietitian 00:55:33 Glucose walks!!! 00:59:41 Single-tasking cues and Pavloving yourself lol 01:00:10 Reprioritizing!!! 01:02:29 The end of the work day - shifting from work to leisure 01:09:03 How to eat dinner in a way that’s healthy (behavioral choices!) 01:14:01 My philosophy on having dessert after dinner 01:16:30 Winding down before bed/PM routine 01:16:50 Red light therapy 01:19:21 Two examples of EASY breathwork to do before bed (activates parasympathetic nervous system) 01:23:06 Ideal sleep conditions, according to science Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHOOP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FunctionHealth.com/CAPSLOCK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Other links: ⁠Omnilux red light mask⁠ Manta sleep mask Follow along: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources for this episode can be found here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices