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Hey Overthinker,
The thing about words is that they can be twisted. Here we are talking about drinking and you might think we have some scientific data, some metric that will prove that will help justify your borderline alcoholism, but NO! Then wtf are we talking about?

WATER! The og liquid that prevents death. Let's cut to the chase here. We all know water is essential, right? But did you ever stop to think that your brain is basically a 75% water-based powerhouse? Mild dehydration, my friends, can mess with your cognitive mojo – think focus, memory, and mood. That's right, hydration isn't just for preventing a dry mouth; it's the secret sauce for mental clarity.
Get Your Shit Together:
As an overthinker, you need to take care of three things, mental, emotional & physical health. This week we talk about mental health and how to manage certain aspects of it.

Fuel Your Brain, Ace Your Game: Hydration is Your Jet Fuel:
Picture your brain as a race car tearing down life's highway. High-performance engines demand serious hydration for peak function. Dehydration messes with your cognitive horsepower, messing up focus and decision-making. Keep that mental engine roaring with a killer hydration plan.
Stress-Busting Trickery:
Stress at your mental doorstep, uninvited? Being well-hydrated is your stress bouncer. Studies say those hydrating like VIPs handle stress and anxiety like champs. When life throws curveballs, reach for H2O!
Drink Life Liquid Like Your Alcohol:
Ever hit that wall of emptiness, physically and emotionally drained? Dehydration could be the silent saboteur. Drinking water? It's your mood's reset button. Bid adieu to the grumps and say hello to an energized, positive version of yourself. It's like an elixir without the drama.
It's not just a sip; it's a commitment to mental clarity, energy, and stress resilience. Now go forth, hydrate, and conquer!
Weekly Recommended Watch:
You ain’t a dum dum who actually needs reminders, alarms or watches to tell them that they need to hydrate? Are you? All you need is a complex explanation on things you should already be doing! If the answer is yes, here is an 11 minute video where Dr Huberman talks about how to properly hydrate.
Watch it here:
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