AKA: The stuff in my house that makes “staying young” easier
There are many ways to stay young.
But all of them always come back to three fundamentals:
- Sleep
- Movement
- Nutrition
I’m not trying to “cheat aging”, I’m trying to make these fundamentals EASIER to execute.
Sleep, movement and nutrition do the “heavy lifting”.
And as extra support, I have some gadgets, some carefully selected items that help me stay healthy, energetic, focused… and yes, looking younger.
I’ve already written about them, however now I will add them to a routine.
In this article, I share my daily routine, and how each item fits like a puzzle piece into a system designed to support sleep, recovery, and long-term health.
Let’s get into it.
P.S. I’ve already written a bunch of articles about this — if you haven’t read them, check em out here.
And yes, I know I probably repeat myself a lot, but that’s because I’m pretty certain you don’t read every line or every article I write + I really want to message to come through 🙂
The 13 Gadgets (Quick Overview — explanations & details below)
1. CurrentBodySkin LED Red-Light Therapy Mask
3. Skincare Creams (Day + Night)
4. RingConn Gen 2 Air, Ultra-Thin AI Smart Ring
5. ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser & Humidifier
7. Blue light blocking glasses
9. Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device
10. Withings Smart Scale for Weight, Fat Percentage & Body Composition
11. ShaktiMat Acupressure Mat & Pillow
12. Supplements (Krill Oil, Collagen, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Valerian Root)
13. Noise cancellation earplugs
Now, how do all these items fit in my way — HOW & WHEN do I use them?
My Daily Schedule
What are all these gadgets worth if you don’t know how or WHEN to use them?
It’s important to do the right things at the right time, so that your body naturally moves towards recovery, sleep, and long-term health.
My day starts at around 06:30.
06:30 AM — Wake-up & Bathroom
I turn off my alarm — AND I keep my phone turned off.
Next, my first priority is light.
I open up my curtains (I got a remote, via SwitchBot — check out SwitchBot Automatic Curtain Opener).
I’m lazy as hell by nature, so whatever I can automate — I do!
Next, if there’s daylight — and if it’s warm, like in the summer: I go outside.
If not (winter, dark mornings), then I go to the bathroom and turn on my 10,000-Lux Daylight Lamp, which is there.
I rinse my mouth & wash my face with cold water, dry it and step on my Withings Smart Scale.
I measure my:
- Body weight
- Body fat percentage
- Muscle mass
- Bone mass
- Body water percentage
- BMI
- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) (estimated)
- Trends over time (this is the most important part)
- Visceral fat index
- Vascular age / arterial stiffness
- Heart rate tracking
(More expensive models can track more, but for me this version — the WITHINGS Body Smart — is good enough).
After I stood on the scale, it automatically syncs via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
All data is automatically sent to the Withings Health Mate app on my iPhone — it stores everything historically.
Here, I can see daily values, weekly averages, long-term trends, which I analyse later.
Ah, and it also integrates with Apple Health, Google Fit, etc, but I don’t really use that.
One tip here: I don’t obsess over daily fluctuations. I only care about long-term trends.
06:45–7:00 AM —Short Exercise Session
After my toiletries, I move to my exercise space.
Oh — and I actually forgot to mention: My exercising tools are already there, because I prepared them last night.
This THE BEST TIP I can give you:
Prepare/plan your morning the night before.
It will make everything so much easier.
So, I step on my Exercise Yoga Mat, and start moving.
In this article I’m not going to dive into which exercises I do or how to perform them correctly — I recommend to search on YouTube for a short 10 min morning workout.
But in short; I do squats, pushups, sit-ups, planks + some mobility & stretching exercises.
I make sure my heartrate goes up, to wake up my body well.
7:00–7:30 AM — Breakfast
After exercising, I’m hungry as hell!
Oh by the way — you might be thinking: “doesn’t he shower after exercising?”
Yes, I do shower. But I want to eat first.
Because after breakfast, I brush my teeth — in the bathroom. And I don’t want to move back and forth between kitchen and bathroom a few times.
Speaking about teeth — dental hygiene is also super important. Beautiful teeth means a beautiful smile.
So, I recently got myself a new toothbrush: The Oral-B iO Series 3.
Pretty happy with this one. There are more fancy models out there of course — whatever you want, but for me this one is fine.
And if you’re still brushing your teeth with an old school normal toothbrush, then PLEASE do yourself (and your teeth) a favor and get an electric one. It cleans SO MUCH BETTER! Seriously.
Anyway, back to the breakfast.
My breakfast varies a lot. Generally, it consists of healthy (salty) things, like eggs, salmon, avocado, olive oil, hummus… etc.
But often I also make myself smoothies, oatmeals, or other healthy recipes. It varies from day to day. Variation is important.
While eating my eggs, I check the data that my Smart Ring (RingConn Gen 2 Air) gathered overnight.
On the RingConn app I can see:
- My sleep quality
- My recovery
- Heart rate trends (HRV)
- and much more.
FYI — HRV trends are a quite important metric: they show the balance between stress and recovery in your nervous system, which strongly influences sleep quality and long-term health!
After finishing up my breakfast, I take some supplements, BECAUSE blood analysis showed that I have some deficits here and there (in fact, most people do).
Personally, I use the following supplements:
- ONNIT Antarctic Krill Oil Soft Gels, IGEN™ (preferred)
- NOW Foods Supplements, Neptune Krill Softgels (alternative to above, I switch between the two)
Let me explain you what each supplement does:
- Omega-3 fish oil (increases EPA/DHA — must-have, every day)
- Collagen peptides (improves skin health and reduces joint pain)
- Vitamin D3 + K2 (Boosts immunity, especially in winter)
IMPORTANT: Before using any supplements, I recommend to have a check-up done to check what you’re deficient in. But for the general population, the above 3 supplements work just fine.
Also, make sure you get good quality though — there’s a lot of “crap” out there.
7:30–7:50 AM —Shower & Skincare routine
After finishing up my breakfast, I go back to the bathroom.
I take a shower. I wash my hair with OGX Thick & Full + Biotin & Collagen Volumizing Shampoo.
Then, I brush my teeth with my new fancy Oral-B iO Series 3 toothbrush.
Next, it’s time for my skincare routine.
- First, I put the NEEDLY — Crossbarrier Toner: this one restores the PH of my skin after washing.
- Then, I use the Medik8 C-Tetra Day Cream: a vitamin C–based antioxidant moisturizer that protects my skin from daily oxidative damage + supports collagen and skin brightness.
If you would need to choose between ANY cream, I highly recommend getting this Medik8 C-Tetra Day Cream.
Medik8 focuses on antioxidants, barrier support, and skin stability. It’s such good quality —It’s used by skincare professionals as well.
Fact: Anti-aging is mostly about damage prevention.
Remember: your skin ages fastest during the day due to:
- UV exposure
- Pollution
- Oxidative stress
No protection = no amount of gadgets will save you!
8:00 AM — 7:00 PM — Daytime — No “gadgets”
During the day, I don’t “biohack”.
I work, move, eat (healthy), live.
The real anti-aging work happens:
- before the day starts
- after the day ends
That’s intentional.
After work, I still do some sports (padel, gym, pilates, yoga… depending on the day).
Oh right, there is 1 “gadget” that works during the day:
My ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser & Humidifier.
Why do I use this?
Because it helps maintain optimal indoor humidity. This in turn helps protecting skin, eyes, and airways from drying out throughout the day and night.
Results:
- Better overall breathing comfort and sleep quality.
- Better focus and relaxation (by using energizing oils during the day and calming oils in the evening — but this is optional. I don’t always do this).
Anyway, this thing is turned on the whole day.
Ideally I should get 2: one for in the living room, one for in my bedroom. But for now, I only got one in the living room.
8:30 PM — Winding Down
After my working day and my physical exercise sessions, it’s time “to chill”.
About 1–2 hours before bed, I “slow things down”.
Lights are dimmed. Blue light blocking glasses go on (in case I would still use my PC or phone).
This timeframe is where most people sabotage sleep without realizing it.
Generally, this is my routine:
- I go lay in the sofa
- I put on the Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device
- I put on my CurrentBodySkin LED Red-Light Therapy Mask
- I start reading on my Kindle Paperwhite 7″ 12th Gen
Now let me explain you wat these things do.
First, we have the Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device:
This device basically helps your body to calm down.
Pulsetto sends gentle electrical pulses to the sides of your neck, where the vagus nerve runs.
It stimulates the Vagus nerve by sending gentle electrical pulses to the sides of your neck (where this nerve runs).
The Vagus nerve is the main nerve responsible for switching your body from:
Stress mode
to
Rest & repair mode
Most people live in (low-level) stress all day without realising it.
And stress ages you. Period.
Pulsetto helps interrupt that.
Lower stress = better recovery = slower aging.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson also uses this device — so naturally I had to have it as well!
Note that this device doesn’t force sleep — but it creates the conditions for sleep and recovery, by telling your nervous system to relax.
This is one of the most “next-level” tools that I have, and it really works.
I love technology.
Usage: I put it on the lowest intensity, for about 10–20 minutes.
At the same time, I also put on my CurrentBodySkin LED Red-Light Therapy Mask.
Let me explain you briefly how it works:
The red light LEDs deliver a specific light, which penetrates the skin to energize cells.
Because the cells are “energized”, they become better at natural repair and rejuvenation!
- It stimulates collagen production, to reduce signs of aging.
- It helps improve skin texture and radiance.
And no, it doesn’t hurt. It also doesn’t get hot.
Important: You need to use it consistently (every 2 days) for a few months, to see improvements over time.
While I’m laying there in my sofa, I read on my Kindle.
At the moment, I’m reading an adventure book called Atlantis Found, by Clive Cussler. Super nice exciting book! It’s like a mixture between James Bond & Indiana Jones, but then always related to the sea. Love it.
The Red-Light Mask & the Pulsetto stop working automatically after 10 minutes.
9:00–9:30 PM — Evening Skincare routine
Next, I grab my Medicube Age-R Booster Pro.
This is my “skin activation” tool.
The Medicube device stimulates the skin mechanically and electrically (without being invasive).
It helps my skincare products penetrate deeper and improves circulation.
Better blood flow = better nutrient delivery = better skin repair.
It doesn’t “lift” your face overnight — it helps keeping our skin responsive and alive, instead of dull and stagnant.
Here’s how to use it:
So, I use the “Air Shot Mode” for 5 minutes.
Then I grab my Medik8 Advanced Night Cream and put it on.
And then I generally choose “Booster Mode” — this enhances the cream absorption. 5 minutes.
Medicube recommends a gentle progression that aligns with how skin and products interact:
- Air Shot Mode (use on dry skin — surface prep for cream)
- Booster Mode (serum application + absorption)
- MC Mode (microcurrent tonic lift)
- Derma Shot Mode (deep tone & elasticity)
P.S. Not all modes are needed every session — pick the ones aligned to your goal. Best to do your own research a bit if you decide to get the device.
And as far as results go, I do notice a big improvement. My skin is so much smoother than it was a few months ago.
People at work even recently told me I’m shining! 😀
9:30 PM — Final relaxations & supplementation
After — or during — my skincare routine, I also take my night / sleeping supplements:
Why these 2? What do they do? Simply said:
Valerian calms the mind, magnesium relaxes the body.
Also, I chose for these brands because they’re high quality.
You should always be very careful about which supplements or products you take. Make sure you’re not taking crap.
+9:30 PM — Bedtime!
If after all of this I still feel physical tension, then I lie on my ShaktiMat acupressure mat for a few minutes and read a bit more.
It’s uncomfortable at first — then deeply relaxing.
10:00 PM — Sleep!
Before bed, my environment does the work for me:
- Humidifier runs to prevent dry air.
- Bedroom is cool, dark, and quiet. Window open. Curtains closed.
- Noise cancellation earplugs are always nearby.
FYI; I use the Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs, I’m a huge fan. They fit me comfortably and really cut out all the noise.
I don’t even use them only while sleeping, I use them as well while travelling, when I want soem quiet, when I’m working.. etc.
Silence is an underrated performance enhancer.
Remember: Sleep is your number one anti-aging tool!
Final Thoughts
This schedule isn’t extreme.
It’s intentional.
The gadgets don’t keep me young by themselves.
BUT they make it easier to be consistent with the things that actually do.
And consistency is what slows aging.
Best of luck,
Cheers,
Michiel
