PSA: the most defining aspect of Cryptocurrency, and it’s effect on the human psyche

… Is it’s volatility, but that is expected this early in the game. So why do so many get so emotional when price fluctuates ?

For a number of reasons.. Excitement, anticipation, stress.. Etc. and these are generally caused by high levels of cortisol. This causes people to scream at the slightest of price movements, in either direction. Claiming bear/bull market, FOMO etc.

Quite frankly, this isn’t doing our space any justice. Not only that but it makes potential investors skeptical because half the time we look like a district of cults and lunatics.

It would serve us very well, help adoption rates AND the longevity of our life’s if we could manage our emotions better.

But how do we do that ? We reduce our cortisol levels ! The stress juice as I like to call it. When these levels are high for prolonged time periods it can lead to but not limited to:

-Anxiety -Depression -Digestive problems -Headaches -Muscle tension and pain -Heart disease, heart attack, high -blood pressure and stroke -Sleep problems -Weight gain -Memory and concentration impairment

Very not-good things that I’m sure half of you already experience, to some degree. Here are some things that can help reduce cortisol levels.

-Eating a healthy diet, regular exercise getting plenty of sleep

-Practicing relaxation techniques such as yoga, deep breathing, massage or meditation

-Keeping a journal and writing about your thoughts or what you're grateful for in your life

-Taking time for hobbies friends and family(only if they are not toxic)

-Laugh, plan and organize your goals, help out in your community, it’s good for the soul.

And above all else, take care of yourself first. “wing and a prayer” investing ends terribly long term and can be detrimental to your mental health.

Do the work , invest in yourself and thank me later bro