Daily Vitamins Activity Method

A method for maintaining daily wellbeing by treating your favorite activities like "vitamins" - doing 2-3 of them each day to stay mentally and physically healthy.

The Daily Vitamins Method

  • Make a list of ~10 activities you genuinely love doing
  • Treat these activities as your daily "vitamins" for wellbeing
  • Aim to do 2-3 of these activities each day
  • Focus on activities that make you feel strong and energized

Example Activities List

  • Sauna sessions
  • Cold plunges
  • Running/biking/swimming
  • Breath work
  • Walking with spouse
  • Playing with kids
  • Exercise
  • Buying art

Implementation Strategy

  • Allocate ~3 hours per day for these activities
  • Do them early in the day when possible
  • Don't try to do all activities every day
  • Pick 2-3 to focus on each day
  • Treat them as non-negotiable parts of your schedule

Benefits

  • Shows up better for work and relationships
  • Feels "checked in" with yourself
  • Improves overall wellbeing
  • Creates consistent daily routine
  • Ensures you make time for what matters most

Key Principles

  • Can't do everything every day
  • Must be activities you genuinely love
  • Keep the list simple
  • Make them a priority
  • Don't outsource these activities
  • Stay consistent with the practice
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Jesse Itzler

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