Daily routine as a scholar
- 6:30 AM: Get up, morning exercise, clean face and tooth.
- 7:30 AM: Eat breakfast. Watch news in A.I. (e.g. 2-min papers, AI explained, Siraj Raval).
- 8 AM: Commute and morning walk. On average, it takes Americans 25.4 minutes to commute to work.
- 8:30 AM: Prioritize your day. Make a list of the things you want to accomplish during the day.
- 9 AM: Work on the most difficult item on your to-do list. The morning is when you are most alert and can focus best.
- 10:30 AM: Take a coffee break. Aim for mid morning to optimize productivity. Coffee is most effective between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. when cortisol (a natural hormone that regulates energy) levels are lower.
- 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM: work until afternoon, banana + apple as lunch
- 2:30 PM: Schedule meetings. This is the best time for meetings.
- 3 PM: Eat a snack. Make sure you don’t have too long of a gap between lunch and dinner.
- 4 pm - 5:30 pm: Transition Time: Spend some time unwinding from work or other daytime activities. This could involve a short walk, some light stretching, or simply relaxing.
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Workout: Engage in your chosen exercise (e.g., swimming, gym, yoga). Ensure you finish your workout at least three hours before bedtime to give your body time to cool down and relax.
- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Dinner Preparation and Eating: Prepare a healthy dinner and enjoy it mindfully. Try to avoid heavy, spicy, or caffeinated foods and drinks close to bedtime.
- 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Reading and writing: Allocate time for reading books and computer vision papers. Make sure to use a blue light filter on your devices or read physical books to reduce eye strain. Write up your thoughts on your website (if it is useful for other people) or some personal private notebooks (if it is more random or personal or requires privacy).
- 9:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Hobbies: Spend time on your hobbies such as piano, painting, or language learning. These activities can be relaxing and enjoyable, helping you wind down.
- 10:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Relaxation: Engage in a calming activity such as meditation, light stretching, or listening to soothing music. This helps signal to your body that it's time to prepare for sleep.
- 10:30 pm: Skincare, and go to bed.
