Better living through respecting chemistry

kept by lunamorningstar sep 06

Effective self‑driven work needs both productivity tricks and attention to bodily chemistry—medication, isolation, chemicals, and energy—to sustain intrinsic motivation and avoid burnout.

Nicole Kidman Wants to Become a Death Doula. What Is That? - The New York Times
Nicole Kidman’s public wish to train as a death doula after her mother’s death prompts an explanation of what death doulas do — non-medical end-of-life planning, emotional, and practical support.
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Exercise can be nearly as effective as therapy for depression
A Cochrane review suggests exercise may reduce depressive symptoms, but commenters debate its clinical significance and note depression often kills the motivation to exercise.
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