Alpha Reset
The Field Guide
Everything you need for the 72 hours. Read it before you begin.
Next reset: 24–26 September 2026 · Add to calendar
Before you begin
A 72-hour water fast is demanding by design, but it must be safe. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, have diabetes, a heart condition, low blood pressure, a history of eating disorders, or take regular medication — talk to your doctor before joining. During the fast, hunger is expected; feeling genuinely unwell is not. Dizziness that doesn't pass, chest pain, confusion, fainting — stop and eat. There will be another reset next quarter. Discipline is the goal, not harm.
The week before
- 1
Clear your calendar
Block 24–26 September 2026. Tell people you're offline. No exceptions, no "quick calls".
- 2
Set your intention
Why are you doing this? Write it down. Be specific — “clarity on my next career move” beats “I want to grow”.
- 3
Join the group
Download Bestday and join the Alpha Reset group. That's where updates, evening call links, and accountability live.
- 4
Tell someone
A friend, a partner, someone who'll check on you. Accountability changes everything.
- 5
Clean your space
Messy environment, messy mind. Start the three days fresh.
- 6
Eat and sleep well
In the final 48 hours: proper meals, plenty of water, early nights. You want to arrive strong.
What to stock
- Water — more than you think you need
- Black coffee, if you drink it (no milk, no sugar)
- Herbal teas
- A good journal and a pen you like
- A book that challenges you
- For breaking the fast: clear broth, fruit for diluted juice, plain yogurt
The rules
What you do
- Walk or run every day
- Water & coffee only
- Read, listen to podcasts, audiobooks
- Pray. Pray. Pray.
- Sleep early, wake early
- Quiet time & meditation
- Review last 90 days (written)
- Set direction for next 90 days
What you avoid
- Social media binges
- Porn, smoking, sex
- Video games, junk Netflix
- Negative thinking, junk reading
- Waking late, being idle
- Messy environment
The three days
Eat your last meal by 6pm on Wednesday evening — that's your 72 hours. The fast begins at midnight on Thursday and ends at 6pm on Saturday. There's a group call every evening at 8pm UK time on Bestday — kick-off is Wednesday night, the evening before the fast begins.
Day One
Reset
Disconnect from the noise. Shut down the phone, turn off the TV, step away from social media. This isn't relaxation — it's confrontation. Drink water, walk, journal, pray.
Journal prompts
- What digital distractions have I relied on?
- How do I feel without constant access to them?
- What's actually important — and what's just noise?
- What activities can replace digital consumption?
Day Two
Reflect
Your body will be screaming for food. Good — that means it's working. Take a hard, honest look at the past 90 days. No excuses. This isn't about beating yourself up; it's about seeing clearly.
Journal prompts
- What were my primary goals in the past 90 days?
- Which did I achieve, and how?
- Which did I struggle with — or dodge — and why?
- What did I learn from the wins AND the failures?
- How have my values and priorities shifted?
Day Three
Focus
Over 48 hours without food. You've proven who's in control. Now look forward: the next 90 days. Don't write a wish list — write a battle plan.
Journal prompts
- What are my top three priorities for the next quarter?
- What specific actions will I take, and when?
- What obstacles will I face, and how will I handle them?
- What am I going to STOP doing?
- Who will hold me accountable?
Breaking the fast
How you end the fast matters as much as how you run it. Your digestive system has been asleep for three days — wake it gently.
- Start with easily digestible foods — clear broths, diluted fruit juice, or yogurt
- Don't overeat immediately — your stomach has shrunk
- Keep drinking plenty of water and herbal teas
- Over the next day, reintroduce whole foods: fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, complex carbs
After the three days
The fast ends. The work doesn't. What you wrote on Day 3 is your compass for the next 90 days — put it somewhere you'll see it every week. Stay in the Bestday group; the accountability doesn't stop when the fast ends. And in a quarter, we go again.
Ready? The next reset is 24–26 September 2026.