Why Waking Up Earlier Isn’t Necessarily Better
TimeCan the population really be categorized so neatly? Or is the research painting an incomplete and overly moralistic picture?
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If you’ve spent any time on social media, you’ve likely noticed just how much content revolves around telling people how they can improve their daily routines. From TikTokkers espousing the virtues of an elaborate morning schedule called a “5 to 9 before 9 to 5,” to people smugly sharing their step counts on Instagram, it seems like everyone has opinions on how to maximize each waking moment to be the best version of yourself that you can possibly be.
But what if this constant striving towards productivity and self-improvement is actually sabotaging us? Read on to learn about the other side of the hustle.
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Can the population really be categorized so neatly? Or is the research painting an incomplete and overly moralistic picture?
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