Mano Minute is a short, 1‑minute email, written by Anthony, founder of Mano Wellness. Sent every Monday–Friday @ 7AM EST, you can expect practical ideas around movement, food, sleep, and mindset designed for people who work hard, sit a lot, and don’t have time for another “program.”
⏱️ Mano Minute (9/2): New Month Action Items
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⏱️ Mano Minute (9/2): New Month Action Items I love thinking of each month as a new chapter in your book. There are 12 chapters in the year. September is the 9th chapter in our book. Here are a few questions I like to ask myself at the start of each month:
Keep it simple and honest. |
⏱️ Mano Minute
Mano Minute is a short, 1‑minute email, written by Anthony, founder of Mano Wellness. Sent every Monday–Friday @ 7AM EST, you can expect practical ideas around movement, food, sleep, and mindset designed for people who work hard, sit a lot, and don’t have time for another “program.”
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