Mental Resilience
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The Dopamine Fast
How to reset your brain after scrolling.
### The Science
Apps use 'Variable Reward' algorithms to create a dopamine loop, making it physically hard to stop.
### The Reset
1. **20-20-20 Rule:** Every 20 mins, look 20 feet away for 20s.
2. **Grayscale Mode:** Turn your screen B&W to lower addiction levels.
3. **Offline Hour:** No screens 60 minutes before sleep.
Apps use 'Variable Reward' algorithms to create a dopamine loop, making it physically hard to stop.
### The Reset
1. **20-20-20 Rule:** Every 20 mins, look 20 feet away for 20s.
2. **Grayscale Mode:** Turn your screen B&W to lower addiction levels.
3. **Offline Hour:** No screens 60 minutes before sleep.