Dopamine Detox A Short Guide to Remove Distractions and Get Your Brain to Do Hard Things Thibaut Meurisse

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Dopamine DetoxA Short Guide to Remove Distractions and Get Your Brain to Do Hard ThingsThibaut Meurisse

Do you check your phone first thing when you wake up? Are you regularly pulled into the black hole of YouTube or Instagram in the middle of your workday? Do you often feel scattered and distracted? If so, it might be time for a dopamine detox.

In Dopamine Detox, Thibaut Meurisse argues that all of us suffer from a constant state of sensory overload that robs us of our focus. The culprit: the neurotransmitter dopamine. Meurisse explains that by detoxing from activities that trigger dopamine, you can reclaim your capacity for the deep focus necessary to accomplish your long-term goals.

In this guide, we’ll explore the science of dopamine, outline what causes sensory overload, and explain how to go about a dopamine detox. We’ll supplement Meurisse’s advice with research on the effectiveness of detoxes and offer strategies from other productivity experts on how to improve your focus and maximize your potential.

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