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Every single one of these 'quantified self' health/wellness trends conclude with "listen to your body, and do what feels right" So then... what did I need the study/supplement/podcast/coaching/snake oil for?
Every single one of these 'quantified self' health/wellness trends conclude with "listen to your body, and do what feels right" So then... what did I need the study/supplement/podcast/coaching/snake oil for?
That goes for so much stuff today, not just the health and wellness trends. Capitalism has created entire markets through obscurity, complexity, and exploiting human traits to make people think they need stuff they don't.
Our bodies are pretty good at telling us what it needs. Drink when you're thirsty and nap when you're drowsy. The problem we find, which elicits articles like this, is that our 'work environment' is not conducive to adhoc relaxation.
Counterexamples: body tells you to eat more when stressed or depressed. A bit of stress is healthy for the body. Your body doesn’t really tell you to go to the gym.
Our bodies are pretty good at telling us what it needs. Drink when you're thirsty and nap when you're drowsy. The problem we find, which elicits articles like this, is that our 'work environment' is not conducive to adhoc relaxation.