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What Changes Happen and Why

Food Swaps = Gut Relief
Processed snacks often pack sugar, refined carbs, and additives that upset gut bacteria. Just a
few days of whole foods can ease bloating and steady blood sugar swings, which means fewer
energy crashes.
Screen Break = Brain Reset
Constant notifications keep the stress hormone cortisol slightly elevated, making it harder to
relax or sleep. A 72‑hour break lets cortisol levels fall closer to ideal so you wake up clearer
and less edgy.
Decluttering = Less Mental Load
Every item you own takes up a tiny bit of attention. Fewer useless things mean fewer “open
tabs” in your brain—leaving more space for creativity or rest.
Light Movement = Good‑Bye Stiffness
Rolling tight spots, stretching, and gentle shaking boost blood flow and lymph (the body’s
“cleanup crew”). Old stiffness softens, and you may sleep more deeply.

Better Boundaries = More Energy
Limiting time with negative influences frees mental energy. You can’t control others’ moods,
but you can choose how much you let them into your day.

Keeping the Momentum

Weekly Lite Day – Pick one day each week to repeat whole foods and a short screen break.
Monthly Clutter Check – Spend 30 minutes tackling a new drawer or folder.
Daily Mini Move – Two minutes of stretching or bouncing keeps muscles loose and mood
lifted.
Quarterly Self‑Check – Seasonal changes are a good cue to ask: What noise crept back in, and
how can I turn it down again?

Final Thoughts
A three‑day reset isn’t about punishment or extreme rules. It’s a short window to notice how
everyday choices affect energy, mood, and focus. By cutting processed foods, quieting

screens, clearing clutter, and stretching out tight muscles, you create space for better habits
to grow.
You won’t fix every problem in 72 hours, but small changes can bring huge rewards and often
it is easier than you thought. Keep the parts that felt good, let go of what didn’t, and press
“refresh” whenever life starts to feel crowded again.

Layla Rothrock

Layla Rothrock is a dedicated herbalist and Reiki Master with a passion for holistic
healing. With a long and accomplished career as a physician practice manager, and
functioned in many different roles such as medical assistant to the physicians. She has
seamlessly blended her expertise in traditional healthcare with her deep knowledge of
natural remedies and energy healing.
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