01. SHOOT THE MESSENGER
What does (and doesn’t) keep us motivated often boils down to a game of broken telephone. Nerve cells communicate with other nerves, muscles, tissues or organs by releasing neurotransmitters. These “messengers” transport neurological info (AKA a set of instructions) to either be passed on or carried out by the intended recipient. While there are many types of neurotransmitters, if you’re looking to hack your productivity, you want to tap into the Holy Grail that is dopamine.
02. CHEMICAL REACTION
This story is from the July 2020 edition of Men's Health South Africa.
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TRACK STARS
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OIL CHANGE
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RISE TO THE CHALLENGE
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INSTANT PROGRESS THE 28-DAY PULLUP PLAN
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THE MH INTERVIEW STARTER MUSCLE
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15 SMART WAYS TO GET AHEAD IN LIFE (BY DOING LITTLE THINGS BETTER)
Self-improvement needn't be a slog. You can make gains-both marginal and meaningful-simply by approaching your day-to-day tasks with a little extra know-how. We raided the MH archives to compile these truly life-enhancing tips from our expert contributors. It's time to level up.
LOVE & LIKES
WHEN DOES SOCIAL-MEDIA FLIRTING BECOME CHEATING? LET’S TALK IT OUT.
