7 Underrated Habits for a Better Life (and 7 Overrated Ones Too)

I just heard about the “bed rotting” trend on social media and I think I need a minute. Because if the kids think staying in bed all day eating pizza and doom scrolling is a form of rejuvenation then I’m calling bullshit on self-care. Today’s episode is a fun one. Drew and I have a long list of common self-improvement practices and I’m scoring them as overrated or underrated or, “it depends.” CHAPTERS Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction: The Overrated vs. Underrated Game 00:01:46 Goals: Why You Should Quit More Often 00:03:40 Self-Care: The Bed Rotting Problem 00:06:46 Romance Is Overrated and Why Love Isn't Enough 00:09:55 Friendship: As Important as Smoking 15 Cigarettes a Day 00:11:26 Therapy: Finding the Right Fit Matters More Than Credentials 00:17:03 Purpose: When Everything Doesn't Need to Be Meaningful 00:19:46 Dancing and Music: The Underrated Mood Intervention 00:22:43 Politics: The Reality TV Drug Ruining Your Life 00:26:24 Journaling: Properly Rated but Not All Journals Are Equal 00:30:34 Saunas Are Underrated, Cold Plunges Are Overrated 00:35:11 Psychedelics: The Clinical vs. Optimization Divide 00:41:58 God and Religion: The Atheist's Case for Church 00:47:13 Gratitude: It…