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 “Why can’t I just do the things I know I want to do?”

“Why can’t I just do the things I know I want to do?”

It’s not a willpower problem. It’s homeostasis, and here’s how to work with it.

Charlotte Grysolle
Get out your brain's way

Get out your brain's way

Brain scans agree: stepping away is often THE MOST productive thing you can do

Charlotte Grysolle
The brain-breath loop: change your breath, change your brain.

The brain-breath loop: change your breath, change your brain.

How slow breathing helps you focus, feel calmer and make better decisions.

Charlotte Grysolle
Stop rushing through work, and life

Stop rushing through work, and life

Nap, breathe, walk: it's all part of the process

Charlotte Grysolle
Cortisol: the hormone of rhythms & resilience

Cortisol: the hormone of rhythms & resilience

Part V: Cortisol deep-dive

Charlotte Grysolle
Serotonin: the chemical of connection & contentment

Serotonin: the chemical of connection & contentment

Part IV: Serotonin deep-dive

Charlotte Grysolle
Acetylcholine: the chemical of focus & precision

Acetylcholine: the chemical of focus & precision

Part III: Acetylcholine deep-dive

Charlotte Grysolle
Epinephrine: the chemical of energy & alertness

Epinephrine: the chemical of energy & alertness

Part II: Epinephrine deep-dive

Charlotte Grysolle
Dopamine: the chemical of motivation & pursuit

Dopamine: the chemical of motivation & pursuit

Part I: Dopamine deep-dive + Experimentation Toolkit

Charlotte Grysolle
The 5 chemicals shaping your energy, focus and motivation

The 5 chemicals shaping your energy, focus and motivation

A deep-dive series into your neurochemistry

Charlotte Grysolle
Finally, my brain makes sense to me

Finally, my brain makes sense to me

No ADHD diagnosis—but here’s what I did find.

Charlotte Grysolle
The Science of Willpower

The Science of Willpower

10 insights that reshaped my entire approach to productivity, focus, and discipline.

Charlotte Grysolle
Join 2,700+ driven humans using science-backed breathing & body tools to unlock focus, calm, and self-trust—one experiment at a time. No fluff. Just simple strategies to work with your nervous system, not against it.

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Join 2,700+ driven humans using science-backed breathing & body tools to unlock focus, calm, and self-trust—one experiment at a time. No fluff. Just simple strategies to work with your nervous system, not against it.

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