⏱️ Mano Minute (8/13): Why We Love Routines Humans are habitual creatures. And we will be rewarded for habits, routines, and patterns that are good for us.
All these lead to better energy, steadier moods, and even better sleep. It’s about removing the daily mental wrestling match of “Should I work out today?” or “What should I eat?” Routines create mental clarity. |
Mano Minutes are short daily reads (1–2 minutes) on personal growth, nutrition, fitness, sleep, mental health, and more. Grounded, practical, and meant to meet you where you are. Written by Anthony Russomano, founder of Mano Wellness and dedicated to influencing healthy living through real, daily practice.
⏱️ Mano Minute (8/20): Keep Your Personal Promise One of the most common things we do to accomplish a goal is find an accountability buddy. Because it works.That person keeps you in check. You don’t want to let them down. You don’t want to hurt the relationship. So… why don’t we do this with ourselves? There’s a lot of power in doing what you told yourself to do. Not for anyone else. Just for you. It builds something important: self-trust. Because you’re not lying to yourself.You’re not fake...
⏱️ Mano Minute (8/19): Build a Blood Sugar-Friendly Plate The midday crash is becoming more and more common. What’s changed? The dip in energy lines up with the huge rise in ultra-processed foods, especially sugar. It happens when our blood sugar spikes from too many refined carbs or added sugars which leads to a significant crash. That spike-and-crash cycle messes with your focus, mood, energy, and cravings. Here’s a simple structure for a blood sugar-friendly meal:🍳 Protein (eggs, fish,...
⏱️ Mano Minute (8/18): Move With Intention We spend so much of our day in front of screens, hunched over and stiff. Your body is made to move in all directions, not just from desk to coffee machine. Today, try to get in:🙆♂️ A deep stretch.🚶♂️ A short walk outside.🏋️♀️ One burst of activity that makes you sweat. Doesn’t matter if it’s dancing in your kitchen or doing squats between meetings. Just make it intentional.