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Can you hack yourself happy? Five DIY health crazes put to the test – The Guardian
From cold baths to burning sage, there’s a self-improvement hack for everything. But do they work?
Dopamine fasting
This is a productivity fad that has become popular with Silicon Valley types, including Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. Dopamine is the brains feelgood neurotransmitter, released when we experience pleasure. The theory goes that we are constantly mentally aroused and so unable to focus. By denying ourselves such stimuli, we may be able to improve mental clarity and better appreciate pleasure when it comes.
So whats off limits? It depends who you ask. Most versions involve swearing off…
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