Off The Clock

A curated corner of Automated Academy where I share the things that fuel me outside the field, music, gaming, VR, DIY gear, computer builds, outdoor adventures, hobbies, and whatever else is worth geeking out over.

The One Daily Ritual To Reduce Stress

A ten-minute nightly shutdown + tomorrow plan that cuts decision fatigue and morning chaos. Close loops, protect the big thing, and start calm.

Alex Khachaturian

6 days ago6 min read

A steaming cup of tea sits on a table. Clock numbers and hands appear in the rising steam, creating a surreal effect. Warm, calm mood.

Caffeine Timing Tips: A Simple Schedule for Clean Energy Without Wrecking Your Sleep

Delay your first coffee, match dose to the task, and cut off early. These caffeine timing tips deliver clean energy without wrecking your sleep.

Alex Khachaturian

Nov 87 min read

Traffic jam at sunset with cars on a highway. A dashboard displays "Relax" in glowing text. Palm trees and mountains in the background.

The Cost of Caring About the Wrong Things

Most people aren’t tired, they’re distracted. Learn how to stop caring about the wrong things and reclaim your energy.

Alex Khachaturian

Oct 255 min read

A woman sleeps in bed while a glowing golden figure emanates above, symbolizing her embodying her excellent self during sleep. Dark room, peaceful atmosphere.

Sleep Optimization: How to Train Your Brain, Body, and Spirit to Recharge Like a Machine

Sleep optimization isn’t about more hours, it’s timing, darkness, breath, and simple rituals that turn short nights into strong, clear mornings.

Alex Khachaturian

Oct 1810 min read

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Screen Time Is Quietly Rewiring Your Brain (And How to Take It Back)

Screen time is quietly rewiring your brain. Here’s how it hijacks dopamine, and how to reclaim your focus, sleep, and time.

Alex Khachaturian

Oct 114 min read

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The Benefits of Grounding: Get Out of Your Head and Into the Dirt

Grounding reconnects you physically and mentally, reducing stress, improving sleep, and building unshakable leadership presence.

Alex Khachaturian

Oct 45 min read

The Importance of Live Events in a World That’s Forgotten What Real Feels Like

In an AI-saturated world, live events are your edge. Use this step-by-step playbook to build trust, courage, and career-shaping connections.

Alex Khachaturian

Sep 276 min read

The Best Morning Vitamins and Supplements to Start Fast and Lead Hard

Kill brain fog, stabilize energy, and lead better before 9 a.m. This field-tested morning stack, water + minerals, D3 + methylated multi, creatine, and a pull-only nootropic, actually works.

Alex Khachaturian

Sep 217 min read

The Real Benefits of Cold Showers: Dopamine, Grit, and a 30-Day Protocol

Cold showers aren’t a stunt, they’re a daily tool for clean dopamine, calm under pressure, and discipline that sticks. Steal my 30-day protocol, hot → cold ladder, Siri routine (Dragon Attack), budget hacks, and Wim Hof-inspired breathing to make it easy.

Alex Khachaturian

Sep 149 min read

The Benefits of Outdoor Activities

That’s the power of the outdoors. It doesn’t ask for your attention. It demands it. And here’s what most people miss: To really experience the benefits of outdoor activities, you can’t treat nature like a weekend escape. You’ve got to make it part of your operating system.

Alex Khachaturian

Aug 246 min read