The Starter Pack to Feeling Good

Baseline energy.

ChatGPT says it’s “your natural, consistent level of physical and mental vitality without relying on external stimulants.”

How would I define it?

It’s when your peace is internal.

When your mood doesn’t swing with the algorithm.

When you feel… steady. In control.

Most people have no idea what high baseline energy actually feels like.

Not the rush after 3 cups of coffee.

Not the glow from a weekend getaway.

Not even that high after a “perfect” day.

I’m talking about that stable, grounded energy. That gives you clarity in the middle of chaos.

And the wildest part?

It doesn’t come from dopamine hits.

You build it.

Slowly.

Through boring, consistent, delayed gratification.

Let me show you—

☕ Why We Feel Tired Even When We are “Resting”

Ever had one of those days?

8 hours of sleep.

Some comfort food.

A bit of scrolling.

Maybe even some “me time.”

And yet… You feel off?

Foggy.

Sluggish.

Zero drive.

Then the next day feels the same. And the next.

Because here’s the truth— Most of our “rest” isn’t actually rest.

It’s numbing.

Like:

• junk food that spikes and crashes you

• endless reels that blur your thoughts

• noise all day, silence never

• staying up late and calling it “self-care”

It feels like rest.

But it’s draining you, quietly.

🔁 The Energy Loop That Actually Works

Here’s what’s been working for me lately:

1. Lift heavy.

Not for the muscles, though that’s a bonus.

For the hormones. The discipline. The confidence.

It rewires how capable you feel.

2. Move daily.

Even just 20 mins.

Walk. Stretch. Dance.

Clear your head. Touch sunlight. Come back to your body.

3. Build something that matters.

Something that stretches you.

Gives your brain a reason to wake up.

Even just one hour of deep, meaningful work changes the day.

4. Eat real food.

Not a diet.

Just more protein. More fiber. Less ultra-processed stuff.

Eat like you care about your future self.

5. Curate your circle.

You feel people’s energy.

Protect yours. Choose wisely.

6. Have a non-work outlet.

Paint. Run. Journal. Cook. Sing badly.

Anything that lets you feel without trying to perform.

⚡ What Changed for Me

Lifting 5x/week.

Walking every day.

I am not being obsessive; I am just more aware of what I put in my body.

long work hours.

But I noticed:

• No more midday crashes

• Hours of focus without forcing it

• Fewer anxious spirals

• More energy left at the end of the day

Was it perfect? Nope.

But it felt sustainable.

And that was new.

🔧 Wanna Try This?

Pick any two from this list. Stick with them for just 7 days:

✅ 20-minute morning walk

✅ Lift 2–3x this week (bodyweight counts)

✅ Eat 80% whole foods

✅ Spend 1 hour building/creating something you love

✅ Journal or meditate for 10 mins before bed

✅ No phone 1 hour before sleep

✅ Read 5 pages of any book

Don’t do all of them.

Just two.

Then see how it feels when you stop numbing and start building.

🌱 One Last Thing

People think energy is luck.

Like you either have it or you don’t.

But it’s mostly habits.

Quiet, boring, powerful habits.

You build a life that feels good, not in bursts, but by default.

And yes, you’ll still get tired.

But it’ll be the good kind.

The kind where your body’s sore, but your mind is clear.

Like waking up from effort, not escape.

And honestly?

That’s the kind of tired I’ll choose.

Every single time.

see you next week!

-Kanishka