"Cold-plunge fallacy" — why some self-improvement routines create more stress than they relieve
The pursuit of self-improvement can sometimes lead us astray, according to neuroscientist Rachel Barr. She's coined the term "cold-plunge fallacy" to describe how specific wellness trends might do more harm than good for some individuals.
Barr's concept, as repo…
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