# ralston (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ralston. Page: Feed: --- ## [Caffeine Works Better When You Don’t Use It Every Day](https://www.derekralston.com/caffeine-works-better-not-daily/) _2026-04-08 · derek · Derek Ralston_ A simple system for using caffeine as an amplifier—not a baseline Most people don’t realize they’re dependent on caffeine. Around 80–90% of adults in the U.S. consume caffeine every day. It works—it gives you energy, focus, and helps you get through your day. But over time, it quietly shifts from something you use into something \[ \] The post Caffeine Works Better When You Don’t Use It Every Day… ## [From Wearables to Wisdom: Building a Health Coach Agent with GPT and Make](https://www.derekralston.com/from-wearables-to-wisdom-building-a-health-coach-agent-with-gpt-and-make/) _2025-05-29 · derek · Derek Ralston_ In 2018, I wrote about using personal health data to generate self-knowledge. Back then, just visualizing my steps and sleep trends was insightful. But in 2025, with the power of GPT-4 and tools like Make, we can go far beyond dashboards. Today, I use a GPT-powered agent that interprets my wearable data daily and gives \[ \] The post From Wearables to Wisdom: Building a Health Coach Agent with GPT… ## [Boost Your Workday Energy: 3 Unconventional Practices That Actually Work](https://www.derekralston.com/boost-your-workday-energy-3-unconventional-practices-that-actually-work/) _2025-01-09 · derek · Derek Ralston_ Sounds like somebody’s got a case of the Mondays!-Office Space Ever find yourself staring blankly at your to-do list on a Monday morning, wondering where you’ll find the motivation to start your day? You’re not alone. It s not always easy to get energized to start the workday, and even more so to maintain high energy \[ \] The post Boost Your Workday Energy: 3 Unconventional Practices That Actually… ## [I Quit Caffeine for Three Months, Here’s What Happened](https://www.derekralston.com/i-quit-caffeine-for-three-months-heres-what-happened/) _2024-11-22 · derek · Derek Ralston_ Did you know that over 90% of adults worldwide consume caffeine daily, making it the most widely used psychoactive substance? Despite its popularity, many people aren t aware of how caffeine might be affecting their well-being. For years, caffeine was a big part of my daily life, from childhood sneaks of coffee to grown-up rituals of \[ \] The post I Quit Caffeine for Three Months, Here’s What…