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Rest is Resistance

Laetitia@Work • 216 implied HN points • 19 May 23
🎭️ Culture Social justice History Identity Wellness
  1. Rest is not just self-care but a political subject, with the potential to disrupt the current world order.
  2. The Nap Ministry advocates for rest as a form of reparation and ancestral connection, challenging societal norms that prioritize productivity.
  3. Daydreaming during rest is important for making novel connections, generating ideas, and shaping one's sense of self and future trajectories.

Facing your fears: A fear-setting exercise

10x your mind • 79 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement Mental health Personal Development Wellness
  1. Facing your fears can lead to significant positive changes in your life.
  2. Writing down your fears can help you think more clearly and often shows their irrationality.
  3. Engaging in a fear-setting exercise, like Tim Ferriss's method, can help you confront your fears head-on and consider the potential benefits of taking action.

Pop-up poll

Force of Infection • 21 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness
  1. Newsletter subscribers preferred receiving weekly updates even after flu and Covid-19 subsided.
  2. Majority of respondents opted for continuing weekly reports until the season ends.
  3. Some subscribers even requested to keep getting the reports.

Plandemic playbook (2) They lied about everything in trying to take over the world, then when their plan failed they lied again and said it was all an innocent mistake and asked for your forgetting

DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters • 176 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Pandemic Healthcare Injustice
  1. They lied about everything to take over the world, then lied again about it being an innocent mistake
  2. We must not allow them to escape accountability for these crimes against us and future humanity
  3. The post highlights a playbook of deception and manipulation that has been used during the past 3 years

What the Law of Attraction has to offer Type A's

The Leadership Lab • 78 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Learning Psychology Self-Improvement Experimentation
  1. Belief in things happening without direct involvement can be beneficial for Type A personalities, promoting trust and allowing for more enjoyable journeys.
  2. High performers often have an unwavering belief in achieving their goals, which boosts resilience and positivity in difficult times.
  3. Balancing fundamental knowledge with experimentation is key for optimal learning, as relying solely on hacks or fundamentals can lead to stagnation.

Arborist or proctologist?

My Home Office Hacks • 5 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Plants Productivity Wellness Survey
  1. Readers in the 18-30 age bracket are less likely to participate in surveys, showing the importance of understanding audience preferences.
  2. There was a diverse mix of respondents in terms of age and occupation, with a clear preference for more productivity articles and wellness content.
  3. Having plants like Golden Pothos, Jade plants, and Snake plants in the home office can boost productivity and happiness, as shown by research. These plants require minimal care.

Hippie CEO Life #64 - Find Time for Rest And Reflection

Hippie CEO Life • 78 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Wellness Self-care Meditation Reflection
  1. Taking time for rest and reflection throughout the day is just as important as longer breaks
  2. Creating daily routines for morning meditation, mid-day walks, and afternoon mindfulness can help recharge and gain new perspectives
  3. Practicing daily rest and reflection can lead to new ideas and energy to finish the day strong

Another Go

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Wellness Energy Levels
  1. The author is trying a new diet called heart-attack-keto that focuses on low carb intake and avoiding certain foods.
  2. They are monitoring aspects like water-weight loss, energy levels, and actual body fat weight loss to see the diet's effectiveness.
  3. The author is committed to sticking with the heart-attack-keto diet for as long as it makes sense, but is open to switching back to their previous diet if needed.

The Long Game 160: Most Supplements Don't Work, Efforts and Joy, Blueprints & Maps, Rockefeller

The Long Game by Mehdi Yacoubi • 8 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Health Wellness Better Thinking Brain Food
  1. Most supplements don't work as well as people hope; it's usually better to focus on basic healthy habits like sleep, diet, and exercise.
  2. Success often requires putting in effort and making sacrifices; it's important to prioritize the work needed to achieve your goals.
  3. Approach solutions and innovations with caution, understanding that unforeseen consequences can arise when trying to outsmart nature.

A Lesson In Zen

Brian Knapp’s Newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness
  1. Living spontaneously is like an improv skit - just go with the flow.
  2. Having too much mental weight can hinder progress - lighten the load for peace of mind.
  3. Sometimes it's okay to let go of original plans and just wing it - it might even be more fun.

Motivational malaise

Running Probably • 58 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Mental health Self-care Nutrition Wellness
  1. Motivation for running can be challenging and fluctuates due to various factors like lack of sleep, stress, or weather.
  2. Listening to your body is important - if you're sick, tired, or sore, it's okay to take a break and prioritize rest.
  3. Establishing a solid pre-run routine can help combat lack of motivation and make it easier to get out the door.

Leaving the Calories In/Calories Out Myth Far Behind

Weight and Healthcare • 259 implied HN points • 30 Oct 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Physical health Mental health Wellness
  1. The idea that weight loss is as simple as calories in/calories out can be harmful, especially to fat individuals.
  2. Calculating calorie expenditure is complex and imprecise due to individual factors like genetics, stress, and health conditions.
  3. Semi-starvation as a weight loss technique based on the calories in/calories out model has a low success rate and poses risks to physical and psychological health.

ex150ish: Aftershocks

The Heart Attack Diet • 39 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Diet Symptoms
  1. The author experienced unexpected changes in weight and body temperature, leading to adjustments in thyroid medication dosage.
  2. Experiencing symptoms like feeling too hot and jittery led to the author reducing their medication dosage, but without the expected depressive crash.
  3. The author reflects on the impact of returning to their prescribed diet, feeling uncertain about the decision and missing the mental clarity of their previous dietary regimen.

I just bought a pillbox

Inside Game • 39 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Habits Self-care Health
  1. The author talks about how they've always been old at heart and prefer quieter, simpler activities over partying.
  2. The purchase of a pillbox was driven by the author's desire to systemize and streamline their daily habits.
  3. By investing time and effort into setting up efficient systems, the author finds that achieving goals becomes easier and more sustainable in the long run.

July Subscriber AMA Answers

Weight and Healthcare • 119 implied HN points • 05 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Health
  1. The post shares July's Subscriber AMA answers on weightandhealthcare.substack.com.
  2. The author apologizes for being late due to their dog's health issues, but assures that the dog will be fine.
  3. There's a focus on the Health At Every Size (HAES) space for anti-diet approaches in the content.

An Experimental Update

Mindset Mastery • 39 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Finance Wellness Work-life balance Self-reflection
  1. The experiment of leaning into the business with spousal support is working well financially.
  2. Reflecting on and adjusting coping mechanisms, mindset about money, and work-life balance is crucial for overall success and well-being.
  3. Delegating tasks, seeking help, and maintaining personal boundaries are essential for sustainable growth in business and personal life.