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The 5-Day Midlife Reset

One small practice a day, about 10 minutes each. Start any day. Don't aim for perfect. Aim to notice how you feel.

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1. 1

   Sleep

   Set your anchor

   • Choose one wake-up time for the next 5 days: and keep it.
   • Get 10 minutes of outdoor light within an hour of waking.
   • Tonight: lamps instead of overhead lights for the last hour.
2. 2

   Strength

   Five moves, 15 minutes

   • Chair squats × 10
   • Hip hinges × 10
   • Counter push-ups × 10
   • Backpack rows × 10
   • Carry two heavy bags for 45 seconds. Repeat twice.
3. 3

   Fuel

   Protein at breakfast

   • Add a real protein source to breakfast (eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, tofu).
   • Drink a glass of water with every meal today.
   • Afternoon snack: something with protein + fiber.
4. 4

   Mind

   Turn down the volume

   • Five slow breaths: in for 4, out for 8: morning and evening.
   • Ten-minute walk outside, no phone.
   • Before bed, write down everything on your mind so it's parked.
5. 5

   You

   Choose your next chapter

   • Finish: “In this next chapter, I want more…” three ways.
   • Pick one habit from days 1-4 to keep for 30 days.
   • Put it in your calendar and tell one friend.