Refactor Yourself

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Explains how lifestyle factors (sleep hygiene, nutrition, digestive issues, body aches, strains, and mood) impact cognitive function and productivity, and gives a practical method to assess recent behaviors, prioritize symptoms, and address them. Uses the metaphor of software refactoring—applying an incremental, test-like approach (start with highest-priority issues and proceed stepwise) to 'refactor' personal health and sustain long-term improvement.

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1. 0:00Start
2. 2:29TOPICS COVERED
3. 3:24CLASS DEVELOPER (HUMAN)
4. 3:59LET'S WRITE SOME FAILING TESTS
5. 4:33SEVERAL ( BUT IN NO MEANS ENCOMPASSING) REASONS FOR YOUR CURRENT STATE
6. 5:13SLEEP HABITS
7. 7:53DIET AND LACK OF SLEEP
8. 12:37BODY ACHES AND PAINS
9. 14:07FROM HAPPY TO ANGRY TO SAD AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
10. 14:44EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER
11. 15:42REFACTORING
12. 16:32LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
13. 22:07REFACTOR ACHES AND PAINS
14. 22:53REFACTOR MOOD
15. 24:05SAMPLE REFACTOR
16. 24:32BREAK IT DOWN EVEN FURTHER
17. 27:23CONCLUSION

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