How to reset your brain's dopamine levels so you focus better than 94% of people:

Do you crave fast food?

Do you scroll social media for hours?

Do you struggle to focus on work because your brain would rather do other things?

Here's how you can fix those problems:

Do a dopamine detox.

Take some time away from things like:

• porn
• drugs
• alcohol
• fast food
• your phone
• social media
• video games

Why?

Because those things trigger large amounts of dopamine.

Dopamine tells your brain "that was good, do it again!"

It's the main thing behind your wants and cravings.

It's what makes you do whatever you want to do.

The dopamine craving happens countless times during your day.

It's the cause of the "one more" urge:

- one more drink of alcohol
- one more page on Reddit
- one more swipe on Tinder
- one more stop at McDonald's
- one more level in a video game

So what can you do?

A dopamine detox.

Taking time away from the things triggering dopamine let your brain reset.

You'll then have an easier time:

• focusing
• doing hard work
• achieving your goals
• controlling your impulses
• keeping yourself on track

So how do you do a dopamine detox?

Step 1) Identify your temptations

Do you spend too much time on your phone?

Do you scroll social media for hours?

Do you go get fast food every day?

Write these down.

Note:
You aren't cutting everything out of your life.

I'm not saying you have to sit inside all day and ignore your friends.

This is specifically about avoiding the major temptations you struggle with.

Keep this written list where it'll remind you of what you can and can't do.

Step 2) Plan your detox

Plan to go for 24 hours.

Pick a day where not using your phone, your computer, and social media won't be a problem.

Put your temptations out of sight so you're not tempted during the day.

Think of things to do that day - such as walking at the park.

Step 3) Let people know

Don't just disappear off the face of the internet without warning.

Let friends and family know you'll be slow to respond for a day.

Just say you're taking a break and you'll get back to them soon.

This will also keep you accountable.

Step 4) Start your detox

It's best to start right as you wake up in the morning.

This makes it easy to complete your full 24 hours since it'll end the next morning.

Keep your list with you to make sure you don't accidentally do something on your "don't" list.

Your detox might be uncomfortable.

Writing down your cravings, feelings, and thoughts can help.

Your brain won't be used to being away from its favorite things for so long.

But stay strong, tell yourself no, and remind yourself why you're taking a break from those things.

Step 5) Adjust your behavior

After your detox, you'll find it easier to:

• control your impulses
• moderate your behavior
• stick to your good habits

Be mindful of your future behavior to maintain the benefits.

Try not to fall back into the cycle from earlier.

To do a dopamine detox:

Step 1) Identify your temptations
Step 2) Plan your detox
Step 3) Let people know
Step 4) Start your detox
Step 5) Adjust your behavior

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