Dopamine Detox by Thibaut Meurisse is a concise and insightful guide that tackles the modern epidemic of distraction. The book lays bare the mechanisms behind our addiction to social media and other dopamine-triggers, and equips readers with practical strategies to break free and reclaim their focus. Meurisse's approach is clear, concise, and actionable. He avoids unnecessary jargon, instead opting for direct and relatable language that resonates with anyone struggling to stay focused in an age of constant digital stimulation. The book is divided into manageable chapters, each tackling a specific aspect of distraction and offering concrete solutions. Here are some of the key takeaways I found particularly valuable: Understanding the dopamine trap: The book clearly explains how social media and other distractions hijack our brain's reward system, triggering dopamine releases that keep us hooked on fleeting pleasures and hindering our ability to focus on deep work. Identifying your triggers: Meurisse emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in overcoming distraction. He encourages readers to identify their personal triggers and develop strategies to avoid them. Practical tools for focus: The book offers a range of practical tools and techniques to help readers combat distraction and regain control of their attention. These include time management strategies, digital detox techniques, and mindfulness practices. Emphasis on habit formation: Meurisse emphasizes the importance of building positive habits for lasting change. He provides guidance on creating a sustainable routine that supports focus and productivity. Dopamine Detox is not just another self-help book. It is a practical guide grounded in science and psychology. It empowers readers to take control of their attention, reduce distractions, and ultimately accomplish more. Here are some specific ways the book helped me: Reduced social media use: By understanding the addictive nature of social media, I was able to become more mindful of my usage and implement strategies to reduce my screen time. Improved focus and productivity: The practical tools and techniques provided in the book helped me to manage my time more effectively and concentrate on the tasks at hand, leading to increased productivity. Greater sense of control: By understanding the science behind distraction and implementing the book's suggestions, I gained a greater sense of control over my attention and my life. Overall, I highly recommend Dopamine Detox to anyone seeking to: Reduce distractions and improve focus Increase productivity and achieve goals Break free from the grip of social media and other digital distractions Reclaim control of their time and attention This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their focus and productivity in the digital age. It offers practical advice that is easy to implement and can create a lasting impact on your life. I give Dopamine Detox a strong 5 out of 5 stars.

Concise and a helpful read. I would highly recommend this book to anyone in case they are not self aware of how their habits steer them in the direction of "excitement over fulfillment.

This book was particularly good because it was, short, and easy to read. When working on the beginning stages of focus it needs to be this exact method of learning.

Quick and useful. Tha author takes you through the ways you get distracted and how simple but effective the solution is.

This was a pretty basic, common sense book saying to not spend your life buried in your phone scrolling on social media or doing similar activities that are mildly addictive because they are not fulfilling or productive to your life. I think everyone knows that deep down but we do it anyway. I would have liked to read a little more about the actual science behind it but that was lacking.

This Dopamine Detox book is short and to the point. It contains strategies for self improvement by minimizing distractions so you can get more done and reach your goals realistically. The advice on having a morning routine works for me and does allow for the important things to get done first, before you are tempted to waste time on less necessary tasks. The only thing is the author states that to get dopamine you can eat sugar and fat and I wanted some dopamine fast so I ate some Cheetos. Ha! It was at least portion controlled and in a small single serving bag. lol Did I mention I also ate a coconut ice cream bar???? I'm working on not being so interested in dopamine but it does make me happy. I guess what this book is about is finding healthy ways to get the dopamine instead of thinking of it as a quick fix. If I have the choice I'd rather check email than spend time cleaning. So there are choices being made! I often feel anxious like I need a fix of dopamine and then I calm down. Usually an email from one of my friends is enough to make me happy! However I get more done when I take the advice from this book and do things I should first thing in the morning. In fact I've been walking before breakfast because I realize that is one way to make sure it gets done! So the advice is good and I think the methods work but I do realize that it takes some self control to make things a habit! ~The Rebecca Review

A genius, quick, and easy read! It really helped me with productivity, and gave me great ideas to clear my head. I will certainly use a lot of the tips in this book, and I HIGHLY recommend it for literally everyone. My only cons with this book were more so personal. For me it's kind of hard to go on a dopamine detox when your main job is on social media. It's not as easy to stay away from quick dopamine boosts when you you're surrounded by it daily due to work. It would be great to have a version of this book for the digital marketers, social media managers, and online advertisers of the world. Also, my last con was this book did feel a bit repetitive. Towards the end it kind of seemed like the author was just pushing himself into finishing the book instead of adding in well thought out points that blow your mind.

This is a great short book that tells you exactly what to do. The writing prompts are spot on and help you keep the focus on what you need to do to avoid over stimulation and experience focused productivity. You‘ ll learn the truth about dopamine and learn to stop searching for it.