Early waking, sleep tracking: When 'healthy' habits backfire
Trying to improve your health can sometimes backfire, with popular habits like tracking sleep or waking up at 4:45 a.m. causing more stress and exhaustion. Other experiences included running injuries, developing kidney stones from healthy eating, or suffering energy dips from intermittent fasting. Many found that turning hobbies into side hustles also ruined the enjoyment and made life less relaxing.
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