Jerry Lin tells men going through divorce that physical health is the foundation for mental resilience. He recommends seven hours of sleep, aggressive hydration to clear mental fog, and daily movement like walks or push-ups to signal vitality and momentum.
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Your body comes first. Today I'm gonna talk about something most guys skip when divorce hits. Your body. You're probably not sleeping. You're not eating right. You might be pouring an extra drink at night just to shut your brain off. I get it. I've been there. But here's the deal. Your body is the foundation for everything else. If you let it crash, your mind will follow. And right now, you need a clear head more than ever. So here are 3 simple things you can do starting today. 1. Sleep. I don't care if you have to turn off your phone, shut the door, or play white noise. Aim for 7 hours. Sleep is where your body repairs and your brain resets. 2. Hydrate. Sounds dumb, right? But half the fog in your head is dehydration. Chug water like your life depends on it, because it does. 3. Move your body. I'm not saying join a CrossFit gym tomorrow. I'm saying walk around the block. Do push-ups in your living room. Break a sweat every day. Movement tells your body, "We're still alive. We're still moving forward." Here's the truth: if you don't take care of your body, the divorce will take care of it for you. Stress will eat you alive. But if you build a little strength every day, you'll be ready for the battles coming next. So don't wait. Tonight, drink water. Tomorrow, take that walk. Sri bho dad.