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I love holidays.

Relaxation, sunshine, and quality time with loved ones are amazing.

But there’s a hidden trap.

My recent vacation was eye-opening.

Normally, I stick to my millionaire habits.

These include meditation, journaling, breathwork, exercise, and healthy eating.

But this vacation, things slipped.

I ate sugar.

I drank alcohol.

I skipped my daily routines.

The results shocked me.

My Oura Ring clearly showed the impact.

Today, I'll show you exactly what happened and why you should care.

I. The Hidden Cost of Holiday Indulgences

After a week of vacation, my body was stressed.

My Oura Ring measured high physiological stress.

Usually, I'm calm and balanced.

But sugar and alcohol changed everything.

Here’s the first image from my Oura Ring app.

It shows my Resilience Matrix (the text is in German).

• Top-left: Optimal recovery and low stress.

• Bottom-right: High stress, low recovery.

Before vacation, I was comfortably in the top-left.

During vacation, I dropped sharply to the bottom-right.

My body was in a state of overload.

This showed me something important.

Breaking millionaire habits doesn’t just feel bad.

It physically stresses your body.

II. My Stress Levels Went Through the Roof

Look at the second image from my Oura app.

It tracks my daily average stress hours.

Normally, my stress levels are low.

But during calendar week 16 (my vacation week), stress skyrocketed.

I experienced an average of 5 hours of stress every single day.

All from breaking my usual habits.

It was a clear message.

Your habits shape your body’s stress response.

When you stray from healthy routines, your body pays the price.

III. Elevated Heart Rate and Poor Sleep

The third image shows my resting heart rate.

Typically, my heart rate rests at 58 beats per minute.

During vacation, it spiked to 66 beats per minute.

This isn’t just numbers.

A higher resting heart rate means your body is stressed.

And more stress means less recovery.

My deep sleep also got worse.

Good sleep is critical for productivity.

But sugar and alcohol destroyed my sleep quality.

This affected my mood and energy.

IV. Why This Matters to You

Maybe you're thinking, "One week can’t do much harm."

But the truth is, your body doesn’t lie.

Breaking healthy habits even briefly can disrupt your productivity and mindset.

This affects your ability to create wealth and maintain strong emotional health.

Millionaire habits aren’t just routines.

They protect your mind and body.

They fuel your success.

V. My Recovery Plan (You Can Use It Too!)

Now I'm back home.

And I’m getting back to my powerful routines:

• Meditation: to reduce stress and boost clarity.

• Breathwork: to improve resilience and relaxation.

• Journaling: to track progress and set clear intentions.

• Exercise: to boost mood, energy, and physical health.

I’m also eating clean again.

Within days, I’ve already noticed improvements.

My heart rate dropped.

My sleep quality improved.

Stress levels reduced dramatically.

You can do this too.

If your habits slip, don’t worry.

Just start fresh.

Your millionaire mindset thrives on consistency.

Even if you stumble, your routines are always waiting for you.

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