I set up multiple “prepare for bed” alarms at 10:00 p.m., 10:15 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. so that my head can hit the pillow at 11:00 p.m. sharp. I exercise for ten to fifteen minutes in the morning right after I wake up. It’s not much, but it gives me a sense of accomplishment that anchors the rest of the day. I schedule half an hour of “daily prep” into my calendar so I can study my day and visualize how I want each meeting or work task to go. I make an effort to become friends with my colleagues and learn about their lives outside of work. I schedule “thinking time” blocks on my calendar so I
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