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Why the Afternoon Crash Isn’t About Willpower
Why the Afternoon Crash Isn’t About Willpower
The day starts strong. You’re moving through your tasks, answering messages, getting things done. Then, somewhere in the mid-afternoon, everything slows down. Your focus fades, motivation dips, and even simple... Read more
Why Caffeine Was Never Designed for Modern Life and Stress
Why Caffeine Was Never Designed for Modern Life and Stress
Most people assume caffeine is the answer to modern fatigue. When the day starts heavy, the natural reaction is to reach for something that sharpens the mind and gets you... Read more
The Hijacking of ADHD: How We Confused Neurodivergence with Hyperfocus Culture
The Hijacking of ADHD: How We Confused Neurodivergence with Hyperfocus Culture
Scroll through TikTok, Instagram, or X for long enough, and you’ll see ADHD everywhere. It’s not a neurodevelopmental condition anymore, it’s a whole vibe. Hyper-organized planners, color-coded calendars, and task-switching... Read more
Millennial Memories: How 90s Boredom Became 2000s Burnout
Millennial Memories: How 90s Boredom Became 2000s Burnout
Some of us remember the before times, when staring out a window was normal and waiting in line without doomscrolling was standard. A time when silences weren’t awkward, they just... Read more
Burnout in a Can: How Traditional Energy Drinks Run on Planned Obsolescence
Burnout in a Can: How Traditional Energy Drinks Run on Planned Obsolescence
Walk into any corner convenience store, and you’ll find more than a few shelves full of shiny cans promising limitless energy, zoned-in focus, boosted metabolism, and the answer to your... Read more
MTE on Story of a Brand Podcast: Inventing a New (Read: Better) Approach to Energy
MTE on Story of a Brand Podcast: Inventing a New (Read: Better) Approach to Energy
MTE Co-founder Jeff Boyd was interviewed in a July episode of Story of a Brand: MTE – A New Way to Recharge to talk all about his life as a... Read more
The Differences in Energy Drinks vs Energy Supplements: The Devil’s in the Details
The Differences in Energy Drinks vs Energy Supplements: The Devil’s in the Details
Table of Contents: Comparing Energy Apples to Oranges The How it Works! Section: Drinks vs Supplements What Are the Benefits? A Literal Venn Diagram What’s in the Box?! (Read: Comparing... Read more
Behind the Buzzword: Getting to the Bottom of Adrenal Fatigue
Behind the Buzzword: Getting to the Bottom of Adrenal Fatigue
If you’re a healthy lifestyle human, there’s no way you haven’t heard the buzz about adrenals. “My adrenals are shot;” “I have adrenal fatigue;” “My adrenals are worn out.” Then... Read more
Sleepmaxxing & Bed-rotting: Internet Sleep Hacks & Radical Rest
Sleepmaxxing & Bed-rotting: Internet Sleep Hacks & Radical Rest
Sleepmaxxing & Bed-rotting: Internet Sleep Hacks & Radical Rest Well, it’s official. Everyone everywhere is so stressed and tired all the time that it’s literally gone viral. You’ve probably noticed... Read more
Adderall Brain: Double Entendre or Double-Edged Sword?
Adderall Brain: Double Entendre or Double-Edged Sword?
Adderall. It’s everywhere. Depending on who you ask, it might be an amazing medical treatment that’s completely changed their life, a casual (if not illegal) pick-me-up for studying or social... Read more
The Ultimate Feel-Good Drink Guide
The Ultimate Feel-Good Drink Guide
Some days you’re wide awake but still don’t feel good. You’ve got energy in the tank, but your mood is flat, your focus is scattered, and stress keeps sneaking in... Read more
Why We Don’t Touch Sucralose or Any Other Fake Sugar
Why We Don’t Touch Sucralose or Any Other Fake Sugar
Ever notice how sugar-free usually means a weird ingredient soup? Brands love to slap that label on the can and call it a health win, but behind the curtain, it’s... Read more
Why Traditional Supplements Suck & How Adaptogens Build Resilient Energy
Why Traditional Supplements Suck & How Adaptogens Build Resilient Energy
We live in a world where chronic stress isn’t optional; it’s ambient. In corporate jargon, “chronic unease” is a constant reality for pretty much all of us. Between busy days... Read more