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Engage in "dopamine fasting"—structured periods where you abstain from social media, TV, and other distractions— to reset your brain's reward system.
Purposefully lower your dopamine baseline through discomfort techniques like cold showers, bitter foods (like grapefruit), or fasting. This decreases the baseline dopamine level, making work and small achievements more satisfying.
Recognize that after a dopamine fast, even minor accomplishments feel significant, boosting motivation.
By reducing reliance on fleeting rewards, your brain begins to seek fulfillment in meaningful, productive pursuits, fostering relentless focus.