Advice on Neuromaxxing

Hi everyone, I'm an intern that just started with a sweaty group, and I was hoping to get your feedback on my stimulant stack, which I've outlined below. I want to make sure I'm firing on all cylinders and maximizing the value I add to my team, so any advice is helpful.

I typically wake up and pop a 20mg IR to get the juices flowing. I then take a cold shower to trigger my endorphin and dopamine response, which combined with my first Celsius of the day, starts to wake me up.

On my way to the subway, I'll have my first "brain juice" of the day, which is what I call Muscle Milk mixed with lions mane, maca powder, creatine, and l-theanine.

By the time I step on the subway, I've entered a state of calm focus. I use my 20-minute ride to meditate, avoiding phone use to ensure my dopamine levels are normalized.

After stepping off the subway, I buy my daily 2 packs of Zyns—1 6mg, and 1 9mg.

When I get to my desk, I crack my second Celsius which typically lasts me through lunch. I also put my first 6mg Zyn in. The Zyns rotate every 30-45 minutes.

At lunch time, I'll have my second serving of brain juice, and pop a 20 mg XR. I find that the XRs last me ~12 hours, and because I have yet to finish work before midnight, I always wait for lunch time to pop those.

About an hour after lunch, I'll start to get tired. To counter this, I'll crack my third Celsius. If it's a bigger, more carb-heavy meal, I'll crack a big boy (the 300mg cans).

At 4pm, I'll take another 20mg IR and drink my last Celsius, always a 200mg can.

By 6pm, I find it too late to take an IR or drink caffeine without severely affecting my circadian rhythm, so I'll switch from 6mg Zyns to 9mg Zyns to make up the difference. This, along with my third brain juice of the day, keep me zeroed in until it's time to call it a night.

I'll also take periodic meditation breaks in the bathroom stall and keep binaural beats on whenever I find it appropriate to wear headphones.

Please let me know if there is anything else I should be doing to maximize my brain function. I want to make the most of this summer, and I'm open to any suggestions.

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Alpha GPC can help you feel mentally sharp. Genuine question: Do people judge you for drinking lots of Celsius on the desk? I’m an incoming ‘27 SA and love Celsius, but don’t know if it’s socially acceptable to down 4 over the course of the day, while on the desk. I usually drink 2-3 a day to stay super productive 

 

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