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Chris Loper

Why I Run a Full-Court Press on Myself

This is a post about how to beat depression (and/or anxiety, addiction, and ADHD). But first, story time. [The following is drawn from the first chapter of Malcolm Gladwell’s excellent book, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants.] Vivek Ranadivé was perhaps the least likely person to lead a junior basketball team to the national championships. When he agreed to coach his 12-year-old daughter’s team, Redwood… Read More »Why I Run a Full-Court Press on Myself

How Do You Cultivate Self-Love?

Self-Hatred is Hard to Overcome About five years ago I was in a bad place emotionally. I didn’t love myself. In fact, a lot of the time, I hated myself. I was an addict. I was injured. I was depressed. And it was all my fault. Despite how much I was suffering, I didn’t feel compassion for myself. Instead, I judged and berated myself. I regretted the choices I had… Read More »How Do You Cultivate Self-Love?

The Self-Improvement Cascade Effect

Last week, I wrote about a new eating routine that I began in light of new information about something called the “glymphatic system.” I didn’t mention that, in addition to making my sleep more restful, making this one improvement triggered a number of other positive changes as well. Today, I want to use that experience to highlight a phenomenon I’ve come to call the cascade effect. The cascade effect is… Read More »The Self-Improvement Cascade Effect

Get a Better Glymphatic Flush by Not Eating Before Bed

Long-time readers will know that I’m all about brain health. Improving the strength, function, and longevity of my brain is the reason why I exercise nearly every day, the reason I avoid sugar, the reason why I meditate, and the reason why I make sleep a priority. But I don’t know everything there is to know about brain health, so when I learn something new that seems important, I adjust… Read More »Get a Better Glymphatic Flush by Not Eating Before Bed

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