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#822 - Dr Andy Galpin - The New Science Of Heart Health, VO2 Max & Sleep Hacking

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Embrace Imperfection Over Optimization

The pursuit of extreme optimization in health and wellness can generate more stress and negative outcomes than benefits. Many individuals become overly fixated on rigid routines, leading to anxiety when situations disrupt their meticulous plans. Embracing a more flexible and suboptimal approach allows for a healthier mindset and life. Excessive focus on optimization, as illustrated by the example of an elaborate wind down routine being interrupted, reveals the fragility and unneeded pressure this mindset creates. Striving for balance rather than perfection ultimately contributes to better overall well-being.

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