Dopamine Detox: A Step-by-Step Guide to Overcome Addictions, Break Bad Habits, and Stop Obsessive Thoughts (Mental Wellness Book 1)

by Linda Hill

This is not to “punish” you but rather, to help reset your stimulation level and to help you enjoy life even more than before. See how you feel after drinking only water for this time.

alcohol is the only drug where death is possible from stopping cold turkey.

the goal of this exercise is to put attention on your long-term goals, long-term happiness, and achieve a more fruitful and happier life.

the reality is that you are spending hours, weeks, and years of your life performing tasks that are not related to self-development or to getting what you truly want out of life. In fact, most tasks are related to not doing something.

“In order to earn money, I must work in a job that is not my passion.”

“I am not educated or skilled enough to get the job I really want.”

“Most people with my experience don’t earn much money.”

“Everyone feels like this so I just need to suck it up.” ● “I don’t think I’m valuable or skilled enough to work in the job that I really want.”

Trying to seek happiness from outside of ourselves—from the TV, a bottle of wine, or “likes” on an Instagram photo—does not lead to true fulfillment.

Negative thinking is on average 30 times more likely to stick in our minds than positive thinking.

slow-release activity would be something that engages the prefrontal cortex, such as learning a new language, playing an instrument, or doing a puzzle.

making your bed every morning, taking vitamins and minerals, or fitting in exercise.