Dopamine Detox
Dopamine Detox
Would you like to take part in a free 1-week dopamine detox?
We get a dopamine kick from scrolling through our mobile phones, switching TV channels, binge-watching, binge-eating and even ordering food.
What is a dopamine kick?
- Neurotransmitters released in the brain that make us feel good.
- Triggered by both good and bad habits
- With bad habits, we experience a short-term feeling of happiness and a long-term feeling of dissatisfaction
- can be addictive
What is a dopamine detox?
Eliminating all the quick "bad" dopamine rushes and replacing them with good, long-term satisfaction.
Short-term dopamine kickers:
- Takeaway food
- Watching television
- Social media
- Alcohol/ drugs
- Games/ online entertainment
Activities for lasting happiness
+ Cooking/ meal preparation
+ Reading
+ Keeping a diary
+ Meditation
+ Stretching
+ Exercise/walking
+ Time with friends/family
We have created a checklist for you for the 1-week dopamine detox:
- Points for each new habit
- Points for getting rid of bad habits
- Keep a diary of how you feel
- Get extra tips
