Matt Gray is a well known Youtuber and content creator. He is also the founder of Herb - the largest and most engaged cannabis community in the world of over 14 million people.
Previously he founded Bitmaker, which trained full-stack software engineers and got them jobs at companies like Shopify, Facebook, and IBM. Bitmaker was acquired by General Assembly.
Guest Author: Matt Gray
Feeling stressed out and burnt out?
Here’s how to deal with feeling lost:
1. Tech Fasting
• Ditch the laptop
• Tell work you’re unreachable for a week
• Get off your phone (take an old Nokia instead)
The lack of inputs forces you to look inward.
It’s the only way to truly connect with yourself.
2. Get Lost In Nature
The Japanese actually prescribe ‘forest bathing’ for:
• Mental
• Physical
• Spiritual
Benefits.
So, plan an 8-hour hike and completely immerse yourself.
Nature is your greatest mentor.
3. Create An Epic Playlist
Music is an emotional hack – if you use it right.
Prepare for your Soul Trip by curating powerful and inspiring songs.
Here’s what’s on my playlist:
• Fred again…
• Khruangbin
• The Holydrug Couple
4. Bring a Book
Fill your creative boredom with books and upgrade yourself.
Some personal recs:
• 10x is Easier than 2x
• Mastery (George Leonard)
• The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Reading = infinite inspiration
5. Have Deep Conversations With Loved Ones
Here are some prompts to spur intimacy:
• When you’re on your deathbed, what will you regret?
• What advice would you give yourself 10 years ago?
• What’s one thing you love/hate about yourself?
Food for the soul.
6. Disconnect
The biggest innovators of the last 100 years took time to disconnect in epic places:
• Jobs, Zuckerberg and the Beatles – India
• Jack Ma – Nature retreats in China
• Bill Gates – Think Weeks
Travel to rejuvenate your inspiration – just like the greats do.
7. Journal
Journalling is an outlet for stagnant thoughts.
Use these prompts:
• How are you feeling?
• What’s giving you energy?
• What’s draining your energy?
• Who do you need to become to achieve your mission?
The quickest (and cheapest) therapy.
8. Ideas For Your Next Soul Trip
• Camping trip to somewhere ~1 hour away
• Road trip to Grand Canyon
• A cabin in the woods
• Flight to Patagonia
• Snowboarding trip
Somewhere you can disconnect.
Recharge.
Create memories.
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