Four Daily Habits to Keep Your Mental Health Steady | E62

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Life gets heavy. Work pulls one way. Parenting pulls another. Autism brings unique highs and hard days. In this episode I share four simple habits that helped me climb out of a rough season and keep my mental health steady. No expensive programs. No perfect routines. Just practical steps that fit real life. I talk about finding your five trusted people, building community, keeping faith at the center, and using small daily wins to carry you through the tough stuff.

1. Hydrate with purpose. A quick guide is half your body weight in ounces, adjusted for heat and activity. Add electrolytes when you sweat a lot.
2. Feed your mind early. Read something positive in the morning. I read the Bible daily. You can pick any uplifting book or short reading.
3. Fuel the machine. Choose whole foods. Prep simple options so busy days do not push you to junk. A better breakfast can change your morning energy.
4. Move your body. Walk, stretch, do a few pushups. Start small. Consistency brings the mental boost. - Guard your inputs. Cut the scroll, especially on Sundays if that day feels heavy. Consider time limits or phone-off blocks. - Know your five. Identify the people who will show up for you. Lean on wise voices when life gets noisy. - Stack early wins. A few small tasks before 8 a.m. make it easier to handle the losses that pop up later. - Community matters. Parents in the autism world can feel isolated. Check in on friends who have gone quiet. - Faith and hope. I share how God used hard seasons to build a stronger me. You can grow through it too. - Start tomorrow. These four habits take five minutes to one hour total. Keep it simple. Keep it steady.

If today hit home, try one habit tomorrow. Drink enough water, read something positive, prep one whole-food meal, and take a short walk. Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement. Visit spectrumincamouflage.com for more support and stories.

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I would love to hear from you. Email me at tommy@spectrumincamouflage.com. Tell me which habit you are starting and how it goes this week.

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