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Dopamine Detox 2.0 — Part 4 (Reader-Centric, Final)

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Dopamine Detox 2.0 — Part 4: The Reward System Reset | Smart Life Reset Series — Dopamine Detox 2.0 (4/10) Part 1 — Why Detox Now Part 2 — Stabilize Your Baseline Part 3 — Low-Stim Morning Protocol Part 4 — The Reward System Reset On this page Reader-centric Auto-ToC Self-Check A11y Series 4/10 - Quiz 0/10 Reading time - Beginner-friendly When Rewards Stopped Feeling Rewarding I once chased tiny highs all day: notifications, short clips, quick snacks. My brain felt busy but oddly empty. The turning point came when I delayed my first hit by thirty minutes and replaced it with sunlight, water, and a slow page of notes. It was the first time reward felt calm rather than loud. If your days are full of pings but short on satisfaction, this ch...
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Dopamine Detox 2.0 — Part 3: The Low-Stim Morning Protocol

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Dopamine Detox 2.0 — Part 3: The Low-Stim Morning Protocol | Smart Life Reset Series — Dopamine Detox 2.0 (3/10) Part 1 — The Dopamine Loop Part 2 — Baseline Reset Part 3 — Low-Stim Morning Protocol Part 4 — Screen Hygiene That Sticks Reader-centric Auto-ToC Self-Check A11y min read - Beginner-friendly On this page TL;DR — Your First 90 Minutes Light + water before phone (2–5 min daylight, 2–3 cups water) One deep block (25–45 min) → then messages Protein + fiber first meal; coffee with food Two check-ins (batching), not grazing all morning The Morning I Stopped “Checking First” I kept promising myself a focused day — then opened messages first. Ten minutes later I was chasi...
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Dopamine Detox 2.0 — Part 2: The Attention Economy and AI Overload

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Dopamine Detox 2.0 — Part 2: The Attention Economy and AI Overload | Smart Life Reset Skip to content Home › Dopamine Detox 2.0 › Part 2 — Attention Economy and AI Overload Series — Dopamine Detox 2.0 (2/10) Part 1 — Why Quick Dopamine Fails Part 2 — Attention Economy and AI Overload Part 3 — Low-Stimulus Morning Part 4 — Focus Sprints That Stick Part 5 — Reward Spacing Part 6 — Social Design Part 7 — Food for Focus Part 8 — Sleep and Cortisol Part 9 — Purpose and Attention Part 10 — 7-Day Reset On this page Reader-centric Auto-ToC Self-Check A11y Reading time - Beginner-friendly Short note: This page may include promotional or affiliate links. Your choices remain entirely up to you. Smart Life Reset...
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Dopamine Detox 2.0 — Part 1: The Dopamine Loop | Smart Life Reset

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Dopamine Detox 2.0 — Part 1: The Dopamine Loop | Smart Life Reset Dopamine Detox 2.0 Series (1/10) Part 1 — The Dopamine Loop Part 2 — Attention Economy & AI Overload Part 3 — Digital Hunger vs True Reward Part 4 — 24-Hour Detox Blueprint Part 5 — Habit Rewiring (Neuroplasticity) Part 6 — Movement & Morning Light Part 7 — Nutrition for Focus Part 8 — AI Tools for Deep Work Part 9 — 7-Day Reset Part 10 — Sustainable Flow On this page Reader-centric Auto-ToC Self-Check A11y Reading time - Beginner-friendly TL;DR Your focus is not broken — it is trained for constant anticipation. Space your rewards, protect one deep-work block before messages, and your steady focus returns. ...
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