THE ORGASMIC BRAIN BLOG

When I’m at the gym during functional training, I see tired faces.

When I join my daughter’s school class on a ski day, I see exhausted teenagers on the slopes.

When I cycle through the city, I see tired people.

When I order my cappuccino at the counter, I see tired baristas.

When I look around the world, I see people who function all day long.
But they are tired. Drained. Some of them feel slightly empty.

They work. They cope. They rush through their days. They need to make constant dec...

Especially When Routines Stress You Out

Some people thrive on structure. Repetition calms them. Predictable rituals keep them steady.
And then there are people like me — maybe like you.

If A happens, B might work once or twice, and then the effect fades. My body rejects monotony. I’ve had to find new routes, not because I’m inventive, but because the “classic methods” didn’t work for me.

I often had to find new ways forward. Not because I’m particularly innovative, but because the “proven cla...