Protect Tomorrow by Ending Today Well

Summer can bring more opportunities to connect—and more opportunities to drift from the routines that help us feel our best.

That's not a reason to say no. It's a reason to remember one simple idea:

Protect tomorrow by ending today well.

Whether you're heading out for dinner, hosting friends, lingering around the firepit, or staying at the beach long after sunset, a few small decisions can make all the difference in how you feel tomorrow.

Eat before you go.

If dinner is late or you are heading to a cocktail party, have some protein before you leave. Yogurt and berries, hard boiled eggs, a protein smoothie, or leftover chicken all work well.

Have a plan for alcohol.

Skip it, bring a favorite mocktail, or decide your limit before you arrive. Better sleep. Better recovery. Better tomorrow.

Master the Irish goodbye.

You don't have to be the last one there. When your energy starts to fade, quietly slip out.. Just a graceful exit that protects tomorrow.

Close the day well.

Drink a glass of water. Put your phone away. Read a few pages. Get to bed.

Remember the Trade-Off

Every choice tonight is a trade-off with tomorrow. Before you stay for one more drink or one more hour, ask yourself:  Is it worth how I'll feel tomorrow morning?​

Because as we know, tomorrow is protected by how you end today.

💙

Collins, Jill, Susan