Why “Dopamine Detox” Doesn’t Work (Do This Instead)

The Dopamine Detox has been all the rage: Give up the pings and the social and lock your phone in a drawer and live like a monk. But what if I told you that’s not only unrealistic, it’s not even how dopamine works?

Today we’re myth-busting the whole dopamine detox trend and showing you how to get the results everyone actually wants without deleting social media or pretending you don’t have a smartphone.

Because for most of us (freelancers, business owners, even parents or people with far-away friends), deleting social media isn’t an option.

But that doesn’t mean we’re stuck being slaves to it either.

More Actionable Breakdowns Below 👇

Recommendations

Note: This section is sponsored by Shortform. They have no input on which books I recommend or why.

Someone recommended this book and I was skeptical

Someone recommended Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell to me and I was a little skeptical. The title felt like it might be more hustle culture than insight.

Before committing to the full book, I pulled up the Shortform guide to assess. The Shortform note that sold me on giving Martell a fair shot wasn't even about Martell. It was about a tension in his framework:

That's exactly what I coach. The goal isn't perfect time management of every second. It's building systems that can roll with life's blows without immediately crumbling. The fact that the Shortform guide flagged this tension up front, with research from a completely different book, told me this was a serious resource and not a fan page.

I went and got the book. It's truly great. But I'm grateful Shortform let me kick the tires first.

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More Actionable Breakdowns

Did you miss one of our previous breakdowns? Here are some you might find helpful.

Future-Proofing You: Adapting to Thrive in the Age of Distraction

Are you constantly battling between productivity and distraction in the digital age? As a business owner or freelancer, your smartphone is your lifeline, but could it also be hindering your success? Discover how the digital revolution is rewiring our brains and transforming our behavior. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to master your digital tools and unleash your full potential in the modern business landscape.

Think Smarter, Not Harder: How to Implement Lessons Learned For Business Growth According to Neuroscience

Your daily experiences, interactions, and projects are shaping your mind and influencing your success. By understanding how your brain decides what to remember, forget, and transform into core skills, you can harness the power of experiential learning to skyrocket your business and optimize your life. Learn how to train your brain the right way to think smarter, not harder.

How “Vacation Mode” Unlocks Your Prioritization Ninja (Hint: it’s not about self-care)

I have to admit that I don’t remember where I read the actual term “vacation mode” for the first time but suffice it to say I did not invent it. We could even call it the “vacation phenomenon”. I know most think of “vacation mode” as that feeling of being on vacation and that’s not what I mean here…but whatever you want to call it, I am capitalizing on it now and it also just came up in a discussion in virtual coworking in the inner circle. PLUS, the great news is you don’t need a postponed wedding to use this trick…So let’s get to it. 💪

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Wishing you much productivity!

- Jenae :)