How To Feel Superhuman Without Drugs
I know how overwhelming life can get, and I’ve been there myself. But I’ve learned that there are simple, powerful ways to take control and become the best version of yourself. This page is all about sharing the practical tips and habits that have helped me feel superhuman without relying on drugs, and how I incorporate these habits into my daily routine.
Whether you’re a student looking to make positive changes or a parent wanting to support your child, these strategies are here to help you improve your mental wellbeing and make you feel better than any drug can. These are the very same tips that guided me through my journey to a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life, and I’m excited to share them with you.
Click on the arrows to explore each tip and find out how they can help you too.
Journalling
Journalling has always been number one for me. Isn’t it important that I document my own life before anyone else’s? Writing down my goals makes them more realistic and more achievable - there they are, my goals, right in front of me! Tracking my own progress and growth through writing is key to my personal development.
Not just that, but writing when I’m happy and writing when I’m sad - what I did when I was sad that made me happy again. Journalling these moments of inner turmoil can make us more self-aware of how we feel and how we can change our mind and mood. Isn’t it cool when you look back on what you’ve written and see all the hard times you’ve overcome and the goals you’ve achieved?
So, what I’m really saying is, the benefits are endless. When you wake up in the morning, write about how you feel, what you want in life, and how you’re going to achieve it. Work towards this goal with daily progress, and watch your dreams become reality.
Meditation
Now I know what you’re thinking, “I'm not doing that thing where they cross their legs and make those noises like that icon above.” Let me assure you, that’s not what I do. Meditation can be achieved in many forms. On your next walk outside, leave your earphones at home, your phone too, and walk alone - just you and yourself.
When you wake up every morning, before doing what most of us do (and what I certainly used to do) - which is rolling over and scrolling on social media, head for the kitchen with no phone. Sit there in silence for a few minutes, and breathe while focusing on the present moment. Give your brain some time to relax without being overstimulated by all the stuff going on in your life.
There are so many ways to meditate, and all it is, is a practice that focuses on the mind and body, used to calm the nervous system and enhance overall wellbeing. Sitting in your own company is the most important superpower of all as a human being - when you’re okay to sit alone, you’ll never have to wait for anyone. Learn to love your innermost self first.
Physical Exercise
Have you ever left the gym, come in from a run, or finished a hike and wondered why you feel so good? That’s your brain boosting production of your brain's feel-good neurotransmitters called endorphins. Yes, that’s right - working out physically is also like working out mentally! Any form of moderate physical activity will have this effect on you. As well as the feel-good factor mentally, joining a community of like-minded people who are all exercising for one reason or another can be quite a warming feeling, and you can pick up new friends along the way!
Looking good physically is also a huge role that physical activity can play in your life. Looking in the mirror and seeing change because of your own hard work is as rewarding as life gets. It’s all about those small wins. Our head doesn’t like it when we challenge ourselves, so making that conscious decision to get up and get active instead of heading for the couch is a superpower in becoming the version of yourself you are dreaming of.
Reducing Screen Time
As we all know, social media has become a real double-edged sword. With the click of a finger, we can speak to our loved ones across the world, keep up to date with our favourite celebrity gossip, look at our favourite influencers' blogs, and catch the newest gym routine on YouTube. While these are all great things, it’s important we pay attention to the misleading impacts of social media. Social media is addictive.
Have you ever found yourself lying in the same position on the same bed, looking at the same app for countless hours, and asking yourself, where did the time go? I have too. Have you ever looked at the girls/guys on social media who portray the perfect body and the perfect life and gone into a state of panic, wanting to be like them? I have too. So, while there are positives, there are also negatives.
Our brains will continue to process all the stuff we put in front of ourselves without us knowing if it’s good or bad, so try to keep it positive. Most importantly, the more time you spend on your phone, scrolling, the less time you are spending on achieving your goals, and your goals are there for you - they can be achieved.
How do I incorporate these
habits into my daily routine?
It’s 6am, my alarm is going off, and my instinct is to hit snooze. What I’ve learned in life is to do the opposite of what that little voice tells me to do. I get up (thankfully I do) and the last thing I do is pick up my phone. Why? I don’t want to connect with something that does not connect with me.
When I’m in the kitchen, I take 5 quiet minutes before I prepare for my day; this is my meditation. I sit in silence, allowing myself to be conscious of what is going on for me today. I then continue with my morning, having breakfast and preparing for work.
While I’m eating, I take my time to do some journalling. I write about how I am feeling at that moment, followed by a gratitude list (what I am grateful for) and a checklist of 5 tasks I want to complete for the day. Then I go about my day, trying to be the best Conor Harris I can be.
When my workday is complete, I head to the gym in the evening. This is my ‘me time,’ where I truly enjoy being alone and challenging myself with intense physical exercise. This will always be a sacred part of my routine that I will carry with me forever. The discipline of showing up every day has been a huge mental factor in where I am today.
Later that night, I switch off the Wi-Fi on my phone and put it down by 10pm to reduce my screen time. I finish my evening with a bit more journaling to see if I have achieved what I set out to do that day. Will I always get it right? Absolutely not. But continuing to practise daily habits that benefit me in every aspect of my life is the superpower that drugs never gave me.
