Hi, I’m cryotosensei. I collect rough papers and cardboard boxes at school, as well as lug them to the recycling machine across the road.
It’s for the money, money, money! I did it as a way of reminding myself that no matter how emotionally battered I am at work, I still have the capacity to work towards my own goals.
Though it has evolved to something of greater significance.
Especially when I pair it with the habit of changing into my running outfit. I take the papers to the recycling machine, turn around and run to the nearest subway station.
It’s a clear meaningful break between work and life. When I run, I’m too busy trying to catch my breath than ruminate about work stuff. By the time I reach the subway station, I will be sweating, which makes the expulsion of toxics - both physical and mental - shiok![1] My stomach will be growling; I will start hunting around for sustenance.
Do you have any transition routines that you’re proud to have integrated into your life? WLB FTW!
shiok is Singlish for very enjoyable. ↩
Congratulations, from what I see this habit is good for you. I hope you are making good gains with it, physically and financially. Is this work turning into good Satoshis?
Luckily I was a tourist so the police gave me a pass, but I was shocked to find out Singapore fines $500 for drinking water on the subway! I’m not eating a Duran fruit!!
Do you not hydrate??
Yes exercise helps destress naturally!
In America we have a saying, “Just walk it off!”
Basically what Forrest Gump did