Hey Designer!

You wake up feeling groggy.
Your head’s foggy.
Your energy bar is already low… and the day hasn’t even started.

You know the feeling.

But somehow…
Pulling an all-nighter of gaming is effortless.

So why can you grind for hours in a game, but feel dead inside at work or school?

Your Energy Bar is Broken

The biggest mistake people make when trying to have more energy?

They think it’s just about sleep.

But here’s the thing:
It’s not just about how many hours you sleep… it’s about how well you recover throughout the day.

In RPGs, you don’t just rely on potions—you rest at inns, eat food, upgrade gear.
In real life, your recovery system is broken.

How to Recover Energy Like a Game Designer

Here’s how to actually restore your energy bar throughout the day:

🧠 Oxygen Boost – Your “brain fog” isn’t just in your head.

Low movement = low oxygen = low brain power.
Quick Fix: Do 1 minute of movement (jumping jacks, deep breathing, a short walk).

🧊 Cold Shock Buff – Reset your energy bar instantly.

Lvl 1: Splash cold water on your face.
Lvl 2: Ice water dunk.
Lvl 10: Cold shower for instant wake-up mode.

🏆 Quick Win Streak – Start stacking wins to build momentum.

Making progress = getting energy back.
Lvl 1: Make your bed.
Lvl 2: Design your day like a game. - create a highlight for the day
Lvl 3: Do all 3 and Stack 3 quick wins before 10 AM.

⚡ Your Life Game Quest: 🛠️ Fix Your Energy System

This isn’t about waking up perfectly rested every day.

It’s about designing a system that keeps your energy bar full… even on bad days.

Pick your Quest level below:

💀 Lvl 0 Doomer : Do nothing. Stay stuck in default mode.

Complain about being tired, blame your circumstances,

and scroll your way through another exhausted day.

(Yeah, that was mean… but it’s true.)

🙂 Lvl 1 Player: Try just one of these energy boosts now.

🚶 Walk for 1 minute to get oxygen flowing.
❄️ Splash cold water on your face for an instant reset.
🏆 Make your bed to get your first easy win.

Do just 1 of these, and now you're back in the game.

🕹️ Lvl 2 Pro Designer: Full Stack Build

🌬️ Do at least 1 minute of movement after waking up.
🚿 Take a cold water dunk or ice splash to wake yourself up.
✅ Design your day around 1 highlight to complete

Do 1 all 3 of these and you're a Pro at Day Designing

🎮 Lvl 3 Ultra Designer: Max out every buff for insane results.

( this is what I do every morning )

🏃 Full-body movement (walk, push-ups, a workout).
🧊 Cold shower (Lvl 10 energy reset).
🎯 Stack 3 wins before 10 AM.

Do these and you'll be an Ultra Designer

You don't rely on hope to complete your goals

You're Unstoppable by Design.

The more buffs you stack, the bigger the multiplier.

A 1-minute walk = 20+ minutes of clarity.
A cold shower = a full mental reset.
Momentum from early wins = an unstoppable day.

Let me know If you became a Player, Pro or Ultra Designer

and tell me what you did either by replying to this email

or in our discord community !

⚡ Stay Accountable in our Designers Discord

What’s Next?

Tomorrow, I’ll show you how to finally beat procrastination using game design.

Design yourself a day you're excited to play

Love from Michael 💙

🚀 Start Living Life By Design

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