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Understanding Burnout
Burnout stems not just from excessive workload but from the nature of modern work, where administrative tasks overshadow actual productivity. Cal highlights the absurdity of constant meetings and emails, which leave little room for meaningful work, leading to a sense of nihilism. This chaotic environment drains energy and creates a psychological burden, making it feel like a losing battle. The challenge lies in filtering out distractions while navigating a system that often feels counterproductive.In this clip
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I'm confused by the statement made in the episode Optimize & Control Your Brain Chemistry to Improve Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #80 and the clip Optimizing Morning Routine where Andrew Huberman explains that caffeine affects cortisol by interacting with the body's natural cortisol rhythm. He states that cortisol naturally peaks shortly after waking, and by delaying caffeine intake until 90 to 120 minutes after waking, you can enhance this natural peak. Can you clarify this statement?
Can you clarify the statement made by Andrew Huberman in the episode Optimize & Control Your Brain Chemistry to Improve Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #80 and the clip Optimizing Morning Routine, where he explains that caffeine affects cortisol by interacting with the body's natural cortisol rhythm, and that cortisol naturally peaks shortly after waking? He states that by delaying caffeine intake until 90 to 120 minutes after waking, you can enhance this natural peak.
I'm confused by the statement: "Caffeine affects cortisol by interacting with the body's natural cortisol rhythm. Andrew Huberman explains that cortisol naturally peaks shortly after waking, and by delaying caffeine intake until 90 to 120 minutes after waking, you can enhance this natural peak" from the episode Optimize Your Learning & Creativity with Science-based Tools | Huberman Lab Podcast #8 and the clip Morning Exercise Benefits. Could you explain this statement?