quit? I had only ever experienced these fleetingly in the past, and they always subsided. This time they had laid roots I had to dig up. The short answer is a resounding “YES!” Diagnosing Failure The greatest problem with our old approach to success is that it fails to bridge the gap between biochemistry and psychology. The two are so intertwined t

highly recommend doing some research on how certain foods impact your mood. Sadly, so much of what seems “normal” in our Standard American Diet works directly against our brains’ ability to function well, and we feel like poop as a result. I found Julia Ross’s book The Mood Cure to be really helpful.

serotonin, acetylcholine, GABA, and glutamate. 2.Exercise can improve levels of BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor)—a chemical involved in brain growth. 3.Exercise reduces stress. 4.Exercise enhances positive mood states and decreases negative mood states. 5.Exercise improves prefrontal cortex functioning.