Harmony in the Investing World

              Alright, I know how I said that I don't like cliche sayings but like my article with confidence, this one is essential as well. Harmony is needed in the investing world so you can live a better less stressful life, and can help you become more successful. Harmony in the investing world basically means to not live a life that involves only computer screens and coffee. Mixing it up will be beneficial for your health and your investments  For what I've seen in the investing world it is basically all routine. Wake up early, coffee, commute, meetings, research, more coffee, research, commute, Monday night football, business call, research, coffee, go to bed late, and repeat. You get the picture. First off sleep needs to be a big factor in investing since it will help your brain activity improve and can take less coffee. For all of the organized freaks out there, you might need to live a little and mix it up. Throw different activities in there and don't have every little thing planned out, be spontaneous. And for all you spontaneous people out there, you might want to organize yourself a little since it will make things a lot less stressful. Find the balance of spontaneous stuff and organizational skills. That will create harmony.
            It is essential to eat well and drink a lot of water. Coffee seems to be a theme in itself, but don't drink a lot of it. Also, try not to grab 3 beers every single night either. But you still need to relax, so indulge yourself in some after a successful night or a night socializing with some friends. Just remember in moderation. Go to the gym and get a run or workout in and you'll feel a lot better afterwords. Trust me it will feel worth it to once your done, you may dread doing it but you feel better afterwards. Plus, you'll body will thank you. Find another hobby to do too. Golf, basketball, sowing, it really doesn't matter but try to be more diverse then just stocks. I know this sounds like a bunch of cliche tips for life but its definitely tailored to help the investor as well. A healthy body helps with a lot of things, including investing.
            The  next important thing to do is to take breaks. Sure you might take a weekend off to visit family, or visit colleges with your kids or take trip to Vegas for the weekend with your girlfriend but you will most likely still be on your phone taking business calls and on the computer at some point. Listen, you need an actually break. I mean a week long, leave the phone, leave the kids, leave everything behind. Bring your girlfriend find a beach and relax. Take a spa day, (for the guys too) seriously you'll feel a lot better. Just spend a week and make a spontaneous trip and relax, no computer, no phone, no nothing. If you still feel anxious and are that big of a workaholic and do not like leaving things before you go, take your money out of the markets or find away to just relax for a week without wondering onto the phone to check something. (taking your money out of the markets is ill advised but if that is a necessary precaution then think about it)
             If you only get a couple messages from reading this then just remember to relax, not so much coffee, sleep, and i'm sure you are already on your way to being a better investor.