Dopamine Detox : A Short Guide to Remove Distractions and Train Your Brain to Do Hard Things (Productivity Series Book 1)

by Thibaut Meurisse

In Part I. Dopamine and the Role it Plays, we’ll explain what dopamine actually is and how it works. After reading this section, you’ll understand why you can’t stop checking your phone, struggle to stay away from social media, or binge-watch videos. In Part II. The Problem, we’ll see why dopamine can be an issue these days. In this part, you’ll discover how your dopamine transmitters have been hijacked and why this can be a major challenge. In Part III. The Benefits of a Detox, we’ll review all the reasons a dopamine detox can be useful. We’ll introduce a number of different types of dopamine detoxes and we will discuss several misconceptions regarding dopamine. In Part IV. A Three-Step Method for a Successful Detox, we’ll explain in detail how you can implement an effective dopamine detox in three simple steps. In Part V. Doing the Work (and Overcoming Procrastination), we’ll focus on getting you back to work. In this segment, you’ll learn how to plan your day effectively and remove distractions to help you remain focused. Finally, in Part VI. Avoiding “Dopamine Relapse”, we’ll work through some simple tools and techniques to help you avoid overstimulation and stay focused on your key tasks over the long term.