Operation 66

As I think about the new year, I reflect on the goals that were set, those met and areas for a possible reset. New Years day has always felt like an inopportune time for change; it should be met with great momentum and renewed vision.

I have been looking for a wellness challenge to help synchronize focus with priorities and stumbled on “Operation 66”. This 66-day wellness challenge focuses on building sustainable, healthy habits through a set of daily rules designed to be achievable long-term.  I have adopted as follows:

• Start day with intention/goals (written)
• 60 minutes of fitness – (stretching is a must).
• 16 ounces of water in the morning.  
• No Fake foods, fake intimacy, fake entertainment. Spend this time on hobbies and connection.
• Mental health stimuli like Reading, meditation, gratitude and journaling.  
• Follow a 90/10 diet (90% whole foods, 10% indulgence)
• Sleep 7+ hours a night

The name resembles the contingency orders (most well known being Order 66) and feels mores sustainable than 75 Hard.