I’m working as hard as I can! I’m grinding!
Lies.
I’ve told myself these lies countless times. I know they are lies when I close my computer screen, stop working because I’m “tired and exhausted” and then suddenly get a burst of energy to binge-watch 4 one-hour episodes of a Netflix or television series.
To be clear, I no longer believe the hype around “hard work” so I Do Not work hard. I don’t believe that I have to “beat the sun” and “burn the midnight oil”. I don’t believe that spending more hours working than enjoying the company of people I love is a prerequisite for success. I don’t believe that hard work produces more output. I do, however, believe in “smart work”, so when I heard of “smart drugs”, I was all ears.
How To Achieve a Euphoric High
The term “smart drugs” is used interchangeably with “cognitive enhancers” and “nootropics” – the term I typically use. Nootropics are natural, semi-synthetic, or synthetic ingredients that boost cognition and productivity; they work by helping brain pathways operate better. One benefit of taking nootropics is that they can help you achieve Flow – an optimal state of consciousness when you feel your best and perform at your best – which enables Peak Performance.
Flow feels flowy or euphoric, and yes, you can achieve Flow by sipping a cup of coffee and smoking Sour Diesel or your favorite sativa strain, but if you don’t work from home and are looking for something safe for work, then you can achieve this natural euphoric high with nootropics.
Often, I recommend Thesis to my Creative Entrepreneur clients when they call themselves procrastinators. Thesis offers “personalized nootropic formulas” which help you discover which nootropics work for your unique brain so that your brain works faster and more efficiently. What’s more, Thesis is vegan, and made without gluten, eggs, or nuts.
You don’t need nootropics, you want them. You can take Thesis when you want to work faster, you want to work more efficiently, or you just want to get shit done. For my clients, nootropics are a temporary solution while they learn how to first, banish procrastinating by controlling their mind, and second, master how to create and maintain a High Flow Lifestyle.
The 6 Thesis Blends That Are #SFW
The first step in your personalized nootropics journey with Thesis is to take a quiz and order a sample kit. You’ll try 4 of the 6 blends in your first month, then stick with 1 or 2 blends the following months. Caffeine, which is the world’s most widely used natural nootropic, is an optional addition to your blend or you can choose the caffeine-free blend and continue enjoying your morning cup of Joe if you wish. Here’s the stack:
Creativity
For brainstorming and comfort in social settings
Clarity
For optimal performance, even in stressful situations
Confidence
For peace of mind and to support your mood
Motivation
For tackling your to-do list, and starting new routines
Energy
For workouts, busy days, or overcoming suboptimal rest
Logic
For complex problem-solving and improved working memory
After using the sample kit for a few weeks, you could optimize your journey by scheduling a consultation with a wellness coach, who you’d have free unlimited access to during your membership. Don’t be alarmed when you discover that there are only 6 packets in each blend. This is so you will know your baseline and appreciate the 6 days following your off day. You will absolutely notice the slack in your performance on day 7.
You are free to choose your off day. Sundays are my off days and trust me when I tell you that they are the opposite of Get Shit Done Days. For me, Sundays are for God, family, and football. Honestly, it doesn’t matter which sport is being played on television any given Sunday since the joy for me is the ability to sneak out and do fun things without being missed! Choose your off day thoughtfully.
Lanique’s Blends
My unique brain functions differently from yours, but I want to give you an idea of what happens when the blends interact with my brain. I plan my box based on what I have going on the following month, and each box contains some combination of these two blends:
Clarity: The Clarity blend is for Peak Performance. You won’t be able to easily catch my attention because I’m in Flow all week long. It’s a very euphoric high; I’m usually smiling, daydreaming, and gliding around like an Ice Capade. Clarity is a gamechanger; it’s my favorite blend in the stack.
Logic: The Logic blend is for Box Checking. Tasks on my To-Do List magically disappear as I morph into a multi-tasking ninja. Sometimes, I will start an errand, like getting a car wash, only to find evidence that it has already been done, like the plastic sleeve still on the rear wipers!! Don’t ask me to sit still during Logic week because my brain is on Go Mode. Note: The Logic blend does contain soy.
I take Thesis as a cheat code to reboot when “life starts lifing” and my High Flow Lifestyle gets thrown off course. When I do take Thesis, my creative work is done, I have fewer errands piling up on my list, and I still have time to enjoy the next Power Book or Tyler Perry series guilt-free.
Don’t waste your time trying to confirm the statements about Thesis because they have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), however, the FDA process guidelines are followed to achieve high-quality products. Just try them for yourself and form your own opinion. At the time of this writing, you’ll get $25 off your first order, and I’ll get $25 off my next order for referring you. Consider all of your possibilities. Stop procrastinating and take the quiz to find your unique blend: lanique.coach/thesis
Bonus: How I Burn The Midnight Oil
The Scent of Business® candles by Lanique + Co are the bedrock of my coaching program and are used as Flow triggers. I curated each scent to help entrepreneurs strengthen their leadership qualities while cultivating an unstoppable mindset. During my Burn Sessions, the 4-hour blocks of time I reserve for smart work, I set my intent, light the candle, and allow the crackling wood wick to drown out noise while I drift into Flow. I burn “Creativity + Innovation” during Clarity weeks and “Self + Confidence” during Logic weeks. As always, I snuff the candle after 4-hours, and the scent lingers around for a little while. Burn responsibly.
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