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Dopamine Detoxing
Joined August 2015
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Your focus is under constant assault from:
• News
• Emails
• Social media
• Random apps trying to get you to buy things
Ruthlessly protect your focus by ignoring these distractions.
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You don't need more time.
You need better priorities.
You don't need more caffeine.
You need more sleep.
You don't need more productivity apps.
You need better habits.
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Struggle to sleep?
Use the 1-2-3 routine:
• Avoid phone screens 1 hour before bed
• Avoid stimulating work 2 hours before bed
• Avoid eating 3 hours before bed
This lets your body and brain relax so you can fall asleep.
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Tired?
Take a 10 minute walk.
Unfocused?
Take a 10 minute walk.
Frustrated?
Take a 10 minute walk.
Walking will improve your focus, energy, and mood.
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Easy ways to make your phone less distracting:
• Use grayscale mode
• Use Do Not Disturb mode
• Leave it in another room
• Uninstall timewasting apps
• Use app blockers like Freedom
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Make a deep work playlist.
Some great options:
• Lofi
• Classical music
• Video game soundtracks
• Hans Zimmer movie soundtracks
Your brain will start to associate the playlist with focus.
You'll be more productive.
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Categorize your calendar.
Use specific colors for:
• Work
• Errands
• Personal events
Schedule them all in your calendar.
You'll be much more efficient with your time.
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How to wake up with more energy tomorrow:
• Don't hit snooze
• Get morning sunlight
• Plan tomorrow tonight
• Stop checking the news
• Don't scroll your phone in bed
• Drink 16oz of water right after getting up
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Busy is not productive.
Busy is why you're tired, burnt out, and frustrated.
Productive is how you get efficient, motivated, and fulfilled.
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The average person knows what they need to do.
They need to figure out exactly why they aren't doing it.
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You're tired all the time because you think drinking 4 cups of coffee can make up for getting 4 hours of sleep.
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Mental context switches are the silent killer of your productivity.
Batch similar work tasks together to minimize this cost.
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Every decision you make costs a little energy.
You can reduce decision fatigue by:
• Planning your work in advance
• Prepping your meals in advance
• Putting out your clothes in advance
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Journal to clear your mind.
Read to fill your mind.
Write to make connections in your mind.
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Once a month, take a break from:
• Alcohol
• Junk food
• Your phone
• Social media
• Sugary snacks
This "dopamine detox" will recharge your energy, focus, and motivation.
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Structure your days.
Prioritize your tasks.
Systemize your workflows.
These will save you hours of wasted time each week.