the routine shift that guarantees consistency

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  @NewelOfKnowledge · 10 months ago (edited) · pinned

  Thanks for watching, ly guys 🫶. Here are the FAQS for the video:<br><br>1.) What if I have a job and have to follow clock-time?<br><br>You still have rhythm; you just apply it inside the fixed hours.<br>Use the hours you can’t control as the “container” and build your waves within that container.<br>Even one or two rhythmic windows (focus - movement - recovery) will fix your stability.<br><br>2.) What if I wake up at different times?<br><br>Your rhythm shifts with you.<br>The phases follow your waking time, not the clock.<br>Wake at 7? Phase 1 = 7am–3pm.<br>Wake at 9? Phase 1 = 9am–5pm.<br>It’s dynamic (within reason), not fixed.<br><br>3.) Why is “one anchor per window” enough?<br><br>Because consistency comes from reducing friction, not adding more rules.<br>One anchor stabilises the whole window; the rest of the window stays flexible.<br><br>4.) What if my job / kids / school force me into chaos?<br><br>Rhythm isn’t about controlling your environment.<br>It’s about controlling your mode.<br>Even if life is chaotic, shifting into the right “gear” (focus / movement / recovery) gives you control internally.<br><br>5.) Isn’t this basically “time-blocking but looser”?<br><br>No. <br>Time-blocking is “do X at Y time.”<br>Rhythm is “when I’m in this state, I do things that fit the state.”<br>It’s biology-first, not calendar-first.<br><br>6.) What if I slip and don’t follow it for a day?<br><br>That’s the point; the routine is built to handle slip-ups.<br>You don’t reset from zero.<br>You just drop back into the next wave.<br><br>7.) Do I need to follow the exact waves you use?<br><br>No.<br>You design your own based on when your brain naturally switches gears.<br>My example is just a template to show how it works.<br><br>8.) How long does it take to feel the difference?<br><br>24–72 hours.<br>Your stress drops, your guilt evaporates, and your days feel smoother.<br><br>9.) Does this help with mental health?<br><br>Yes.<br>Your brain regulates mood through predictable rhythms.<br>Rhythm gives your nervous system a stable signal.<br>Chaos destroys it.<br><br>10.) Does this work differently for women because of the menstrual cycle? (Chat GBT answer):<br><br>Yes — the daily rhythm still applies, but women also have a monthly rhythm layered on top.<br><br>Men mostly run on a 24-hour hormonal cycle (testosterone peaks in the morning → dips at night).<br>Women run on a roughly 28-day cycle with distinct phases that shift energy, mood, motivation and recovery:<br><br>• Follicular Phase (Days 1–13):<br>Rising energy, rising motivation, better recovery → great for focus, heavy lifting, deep work, planning, problem solving.<br><br>• Ovulation (Around Day 14):<br>Peak energy, confidence, social drive → great for social windows, collaboration, presenting, high-intensity training.<br><br>• Luteal Phase (Days 15–28):<br>Energy dips, mood becomes more sensitive, more need for rest → ideal for creative work, admin, light movement, planning.<br><br>• Menstrual Phase (Days 1–5):<br>Low energy, high need for recovery → best for low-intensity tasks, reflection, gentle movement, restorative routines.<br><br>How this ties to the video:<br>The daily rhythm (focus → creativity → recovery) is still true.<br>But your monthly cycle adjusts the intensity of each window.<br><br>Think of it like this:<br><br>👉 Daily rhythm = the structure<br>👉 Monthly cycle = the intensity dial<br><br>So during follicular/ovulation, your Focus Window might be longer or stronger.<br>During luteal/menstrual, your Recovery or Creative Window might expand or become gentler.<br><br>The key gift of rhythmic routine is this:<br>You stop beating yourself up for “inconsistency,”<br>because you finally realise your biology moves in waves within waves.<br><br>Women don’t break rhythm — they run a more sophisticated version of it.

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  @loveh6094 · 10 months ago

  Pls never remove the erasing parts. I need this times to process and sit with all that information and reflection. Encourage more breaks and maybe explain how it helps us create lasting change

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  @it_be_like_that_sumtimes · 10 months ago

  sending this to my boss,so he can see i don’t work on time,i work on rhythm

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  @thealexcoats · 10 months ago

  the strict gloop

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  @Furinkazan113 · 10 months ago

  I appreciate not editing the gloup out, it&apos;s hilarious.

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  @itsleo5697 · 10 months ago

  You touched on Atomic Habits a bit towards the end: Happiness should come as a result of your system/routine NOT as the end to the means. Embrace your journey by crafting your journey rather than focusing on your destination. Otherwise you will never be satisfied.<br><br>Love your content man. If you’re ever in Florida, drop me a line.

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  @risafey · 10 months ago

  The &quot;gloop&quot; bit was the most relatable thing ever. Thanks for keeping it in. 😂

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  @ericksoumes4061 · 10 months ago

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3_oDAi3IkY&amp;t=464">7:44</a> transition king

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  @mdummy · 10 months ago

  The humor of raw video cuts. And then you hit me with the “Plan failure” 😮 I’m stunned. &nbsp;Well done man. &nbsp;40M trying to get this fat, angry engine running again.

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  @hoursk · 10 months ago

  I have 3 energy peaks :<br>1) Waking-up until Lunch<br>2) Lunch until Dinner<br>3) Dinner until Bedtime

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  @tristancarmichael3568 · 10 months ago

  Love this the last thing people need is another shaming video to everyone who doesn&apos;t get up at 5 am

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  @ArtyAntics · 10 months ago

  I have ADHD my rhythm is the opposite. Morning absolutely ded do mindless boring 💩 like make food &amp; basic decisions for the day, then middle phase body starts to wake up by 3-4 I can get the zoomies and clean the house, then 10-11pm complete mental clarity till 3am do my best work. Even if I force myself to go to bed on time still the same phases

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