9 Things You Rarely Do for Yourself But Should | Lewis Howes
episodePreviously titled “9 Things You Rarely Do For Yourself (But Should Do Every Day)” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 12, 2026
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Why is emotional regulation important for self-care?
When was the last time that you took care of yourself the same way you take care of everyone else? Most people are great at showing up for others. They give all their time. They give their energy. They give their attention. But when it comes to themselves, they're running on empty. They're feeling burnt out. They're feeling overwhelmed. They're feeling exhausted. They've lost their health and they've lost who they truly are. And here's what I've learned over the years. Becoming the best version of yourself isn't about big, dramatic overhauls. Actually, it's about small daily actions that you practice consistently, even when no one is watching. And today I'm sharing nine things you rarely do for yourself, but you should be doing every single day if you want more clarity, if you want more confidence, and if you want more control over your life.
My name is Lewis Howes. Thank you so much for being here. And the first thing you need to start with is to start your day without reaching for your phone. And this is a big one. And listen, I have been to blame for this many times in my life. But the first thing that most people do every single morning is hand their attention over to someone else. And when you do this, you exhaust yourself and you lose yourself. You hand yourself over to the attention of emails, messages, news, social media, and what other people want from you. And what most people don't realize is that your attention is your most valuable resource. It is. Because whatever you give your attention to is what shapes your mood, your thoughts, and your identity for the rest of the day.
And again, I have been guilty of this And it's something that I have to constantly remind myself to do. But when you wake up and you immediately reach over for your phone, you're letting the outside world set your emotional state. It's setting you up for failure because you're reacting before you've even had a chance to choose, to choose what you want to do that day. And other people's urgency becomes your priority. Other people's opinions becomes your focus. And other people's problems, well, those problems become your stress. And they become your stress the first thing in the morning before you even allowed yourself to wake up, to give yourself a routine, to just respond to saying, wow, I'm awake in this world.
Let me take a moment to ground myself. So the challenge I have for you is instead of giving the first 10 minutes of your day to other people or the first hour to other people, give that first 10 minutes back to yourself. No phone, no input, just you. And I want you to do a couple of things. I want you to breathe deeply. Take some deep breaths. and just say thank you for another day, for another opportunity at this life. I want you to stretch a little bit, just stretch your arms, stretch your fingers, stretch your toes, stretch your body. I want you to pray and say grateful for the things that you are grateful for. Talk about those things, pray. Say, where do you need me to be today? I want you to meditate.
I want you to set an intention, how you wanna show up today. Choose you on how you wanna show up today. Because how you start your day trains your nervous system for everything that follows throughout your day. So the first thing is to start your day without reaching for your phone. The second thing is to move your body on purpose, even if it's short. You don't need a perfect workout, you just need consistency. And one of the biggest lies people believe is that exercise only counts if it's this intense two-hour grind at the gym, or if it's long, or you can impress people on Instagram with it. But that's not the case. Movement isn't about looking a certain way.
What are the benefits of starting your day without your phone?
It's about regulating your nervous system. It's about building confidence. It's about clearing energy. It's about cleansing yourself. And when you clear the mental fog, you can help restore energy in your life. So move your body every day, whether that's a walk, you lift something, you stretch, you breathe deeply. Even 10 minutes a day can count in a big way.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Why is emotional regulation important for self-care?
0:00–3:59
2
What are the benefits of starting your day without your phone?
3:59–15:51
3
How can moving your body improve your mental health?
15:51–22:52
4
What is the impact of avoiding difficult conversations?
22:52–36:31
5
How do you check in with your emotions daily?
36:31–49:58
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