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Comment author: polymathwannabe 19 February 2016 10:12:12PM 2 points [-]

Events of recent days have made me suspect that I feel less depressed on days when I have little or no beard. But now that I know this hypothesis, I don't know how to test it without priming myself every time I shave. Suggestions?

Comment author: Elo 21 February 2016 09:04:51PM *  0 points [-]

consider the idea that "rituals of personal care" are effective at convincing yourself that you value yourself more. (rather than specific to shaving).

Try also:

  • Painting your nails
  • getting a fancy haircut
  • cooking or eating a fancy meal
  • going to a performance of some kind of culture
  • setting aside time for other rituals
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