Monday · Wake-Up Day: Drink a “Debloating Drink” in the Morning
When you wake up, don’t rush for cold boiled water. Brew a cup of warm lemon water (1 fresh lemon slice in 300ml warm water), add a pinch of sea salt, stir well, and drink. The organic acids in lemon awaken your digestive system, while sea salt helps your body flush out water retained overnight. After drinking, you’ll feel less bloated and more alert—it’s way better than coffee as a “Monday starter.”
Tuesday · Shoulder Relaxation Day: 5-Minute Wall Stand to Fix Posture
Sitting for hours at work often leads to rounded shoulders and a hunched back. Spend 5 minutes doing a “wall stand” during lunch: Press your head (back of the skull), shoulder blades, buttocks, calves, and heels firmly against the wall. Let your hands hang naturally and tuck your chin slightly. This exercise corrects poor posture, relaxes tight neck and shoulders. Afterward, your shoulders won’t ache, and even your breathing feels smoother.
Wednesday · Midweek Pick-Me-Up Day: Dab Peppermint Oil on Temples to Fight Fatigue
Wednesday is typically the most tiring day of the week. When you feel drowsy in the afternoon, skip chugging coffee. Grab a small bottle of peppermint oil (or Fengyoujing as a substitute), dab 1 drop onto each temple, and massage gently for 30 seconds. The coolness of peppermint gives you an instant energy boost without making your heart race—unlike coffee, it won’t mess with your nighttime sleep.
Thursday · Stomach-Care Day: Have Millet & Chinese Yam Porridge for Dinner
Busy work often makes you skip meals or eat irregularly. On Thursday night, cook a bowl of millet and Chinese yam porridge: Soak millet for 10 minutes first, add peeled and cubed Chinese yam, then simmer for 20 minutes until the porridge thickens. Millet nourishes the spleen, and Chinese yam protects the stomach. A warm bowl eases the digestive burden from daytime irregular eating, with no extra strain on your body.
Friday · Stress-Relief Day: Soak Your Feet Before Bed to Boost Circulation
After work on Friday, soak your feet in warm water (around 40°C) for 10 minutes. Toss 2-3 fresh ginger slices (no need to peel) into the water. The warming properties of ginger seep through the acupoints on your feet, dispelling the cold accumulated over the day. Soak until you break a light sweat—your hands and feet won’t feel cold before bed, you’ll fall asleep faster, and it eases the week’s work stress.
Saturday · Relaxation Day: Do Cat-Cow Stretches to Loosen Your Whole Body
No need to rush on Saturday. When you wake up, do a set of Cat-Cow Stretches in bed: Kneel on all fours (hands under shoulders, knees under hips). Inhale (Cow Pose): Lift your head, arch your back, and let your belly sink. Exhale (Cat Pose): Tuck your chin, round your back, and pull your belly in. Repeat 5-8 times. This stretch loosens your spine and lower back muscles, unwinding your body from a week of sitting—you’ll feel relaxed all over afterward.
Sunday · Energy-Storage Day: Brew Wolfberry & Chrysanthemum Tea to Support Liver Health
On Sunday afternoon, brew a cup of wolfberry and chrysanthemum tea: Use 5 wolfberries and 3 dried chrysanthemums, brewed with warm water (boiling water will destroy the chrysanthemums’ nutrients). Wolfberries nourish the liver, and chrysanthemums soothe the eyes. Drinking it throughout the afternoon relieves eye strain from scrolling phones or watching TV, eases the liver’s workload, and helps you replenish energy for the week ahead.
These tips don’t take much extra time—just 5-10 minutes a day. The key is consistency. If you want an easier way to remember them, I can organize this corrected English version into a printable “Weekly Wellness Checklist” with clear daily items, so you can stick it on your fridge or save it in your phone. Need me to put that together?
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