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There are some studies which contradict the "limited reserve of willpower" theory. I read about one just the other day which found that an increased need to uri
by bchjam 15y ago
There are some studies which contradict the "limited reserve of willpower" theory. I read about one just the other day which found that an increased need to urinate correlated with greater mental focus, whereas the limited reserve theory would suggest the opposite.
- bartonfink 15y agoI'd think that having to urinate could lead to greater short-term focus by increasing the rate at which we're able to draw our willpower reserve. This explains the old "stay hungry" advice given to boxers, for example. I find I can concentrate better when I'm slightly uncomfortable, but I doubt I could maintain that level of concentration for a long period of time.