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>Adrenaline?

Likely cortisol as well. Cortisol is the bane of modern society. We evolved to benefit from short intense bursts of cortisol and adrenaline, but our health suffers tremendously from extended elevated levels. And practically everything in the way we have structured society maximizes cortisol levels, especially in the workplace. It's particularly destructive to cognitive abilities, which is why I hope that maybe it might eventually get some attention and be consciously avoided. It would benefit productivity as well as benefit the health and happiness of nearly everyone.




Stress just kills focus and creativity. Then, when you can't focus or imagine, you have to somehow find a way out.

I found regular hiking made the biggest difference to me personally. Wish my list of remedies was longer than that but... Yeah. Mountains




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