Photo by Wahid Sadiq on Unsplash The Quiet Cost of Rapid Task Switching: Notes on Dopamine Receptors The Subtle Drain of Constant Stimulation I’ve noticed a pattern when observing my own workflow, and also in others I’ve worked with on performance. The impulse to switch tasks every 10-15 minutes, often driven by a desire to … Read more
Photo by isens usa on Unsplash Observing Cognitive Slump Patterns via Continuous Glucose Monitoring I started using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) primarily for athletic performance, but the data started painting a more complex picture of my cognitive state, particularly around mental fatigue. It wasn’t just about post-workout recovery; it was about the day-to-day ebb … Read more
Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash The Mitochondrial Reset: How Prolonged Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption Triggers Brain Clarity Lingering Clarity Post-Exercise I’ve noticed a distinct period of enhanced mental clarity that often follows more intense exercise sessions. It’s not just the immediate post-workout high, but something more sustained, sometimes lasting for a few hours into the … Read more
Photo by Zest Tea on Unsplash A Week With Exogenous Ketones: Less Afternoon Slump, More Mental Friction? Initial Observations I’ve been curious about exogenous ketones for a while, mostly as a potential way to smooth out the cognitive dips that seem to hit around 2 or 3 PM, especially on days I’m deep into complex … Read more
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash The Adenosine Accumulation Trap: Why Weekend Sleep ‘Catch-Up’ Often Backfires I’ve noticed a recurring pattern, both in my own experimentation and observing others: the allure of the weekend sleep-in. It feels like a direct, almost instinctual response to a week of insufficient rest. The idea is simple: accumulate sleep … Read more
