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POMODORO Technique for Dopamine Detox

Understand Pomodoro Technique for Dopamine Detox

Pomodoro Technique is a very effective technique for dopamine detox and can help minimize distractions due to digital triggers.

Nick Trenton enlightens us on this method in the book Dopamine Detox.

This technique advises chunking work into manageable pieces and working with focus for 25 minutes with a break of 5 minutes.

Shown below is an illustration of the technique from the book.

For another interesting insight inspired from the same book, please visit the following link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/mindfulness-for-dopamine-detox/

To know more about the technique, visit this link which throws more light:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique

December 20, 2025
Five Environmental Tips for Stimulating Sleep

How can a good Environment stimulate Sleep?

The five environmental tips for stimulating sleep mentioned in this blog post will go a long way in helping you have a sound sleep without the use of harmful sleeping pills.

In his book Dopamine Detox, Nick Trenton emphasizes on a good night’s sleep as a pre-requisite to a healthy and balanced life.

For another insightful post inspired from the same book, please visit this link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/best-diet-for-good-gut-health/

Visit this link to understand the need to regulate the flow of dopamine

https://www.healthline.com/health/dopamine-effects

December 14, 2025
Best Diet for good Gut Health

Which is the best diet for good Gut Health?

In the book Dopamine Detox the author Nick Trenton enlightens us on the best diet for good gut health.

Good gut health is very important since this is like our second brain.

Eating more vegetables, plant based foods, healthy fats and fewer processed meat goes a long way in ensuring a healthy gut.

All of these are part of Mediterranean and Okinawan diets as mentioned in the following insight.

For another similar insight inspired from the same book please visit this link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/mindfulness-for-dopamine-detox/

To know more about Nick Trenton and his work, please visit this link:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08BL5WJZ4

December 14, 2025
Need to pursue an ART FORM?

Why should you pursue an ART FORM?

The need to pursue an art form has been emphasized by the author Thomas Sterner in his book The Practicing Mind.

To an artist mastery is a continuous journey since perfection and mastery is a parabola.

Hence an artist realizes to emphasize practice and values process over the end product or goal.

This is a very important lesson that will always help us stay on course towards fulfillment in life.

The below insight elaborates on the same.

For another insightful post from the same book, please visit this link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/focus-on-process-not-outcomes/

To know more about the author, please visit this link:

https://tomsterner.com

December 13, 2025
Two Steps to develop Patience

How to develop patience in your life?

We all know that patience pays but we seldom find a way to master it. The two steps to develop patience as mentioned in this insight will get you started on the right path.

In his book The Practicing Mind, the author Thomas Sterner enlightens us on the need to be more patient in life.

The most important starting point is the realization that we need to focus on the present moment rather than worrying of the past or fearing about the future.

The second step is to realize that there is nothing like true perfection and hence we should never aim for it.

The following insight throws more light on the same.

For another insight inspired from the same book, please visit this link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-principle-of-deliberate-slowness/

To know more about the author and his work, please visit this link:

https://tomsterner.com

December 13, 2025
Mindfulness for Dopamine Detox

Why is Mindfulness needed for Dopamine Detox?

Mindfulness helps us in focusing on the present moment and is highly recommended for Dopamine Detox.

In this book the author enlightens us on the numerous benefits of focusing on the present moment to get rid of instant gratification.

He also mentions that falling in love with boredom is a pre-requisite to slow down and reduce dopamine detox.

The following insight inspired from Nick Trenton’s book elaborates more on the benefits of mindfulness.

For another insight inspired from the same book, please visit the following link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/benefits-of-dopamine-detox/

To know more about Nick Trenton and his other books, please visit the following link:

https://www.jaicobooks.com/book_author/nick-trenton

December 13, 2025
FIVE HARMFUL effects of DOPAMINE

Did you know these harmful effects of dopamine?

In this post we will explore the five harmful effects of dopamine. Being too reward driven is something we all should guard against to regulate the levels of dopamine in our brain.

The book Dopamine Detox enlightens us on the negative effects of being too reward driven. This is a natural tendency of our limbic brain which we need to be aware of.

The ill effects have been illustrated below:

For another such insightful post on similar lines, please visit this link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/purpose-driven-versus-pleasure-driven/

To know more about Nick Trenton and his work, please visit this link:

https://sobrief.com/authors/nick-trenton

December 7, 2025
Benefits of Dopamine Detox

Why choose Dopamine Detox?

In the hustle and bustle of our modern life, we all need to realize the benefits of a dopamine detox to slow down and make our lives more meaningful.

In the book Dopamine Detox, Nick Trenton mentions the need to slow down to spend more time with ourselves and exhibit a state of no-mind.

In this state we forget about the rush to run for rewards and realize the merits of falling in love with boredom.

This has been highlighted in the below insight.

For another insightful post from the same book, please visit the below link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/doc-framework-to-stop-worrying/

To know more about the author, please visit the below link:

https://sobrief.com/authors/nick-trenton

December 7, 2025
DOC Framework to Stop Worrying

How to apply the DOC framework to stop Worrying?

In the book Dopamine Detox, Nick Trenton introduces us to a simple yet effective DOC Framework to stop worrying and start living in the present.

DOC stands for Do, Observe and Correct and helps us to live in the present by triggering the observer or mindful rational brain.

When we apply this framework we become aware of our actions, observe them and course correct as needed.

The below snapshot elaborates more on the same.

To know more about the benefits of focusing on the present, please visit this link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/unleash-the-power-of-now/

To know more about the book grab a copy today:

https://www.amazon.in/Dopamine-Detox-Biohacking-Happiness-Performance/dp/9355437447/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3UHOLNM9BLGGT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IE6TqIH7Ux7UBjnSRFonc4ghMe61AxRSZN1fq5HwnQkKizmxtNtRqxZEe706r-wWLcsVyjQmlzcqetNs4DbzSvnKnG5ei84-cAvL9P0vHbHMxKGsw4WIzB98RGCcFEK__R_4d1_xiKZbYKK_1ra9sINf_oeABCCufNDqVs_-zB9q-sJy-c2K5JY6t5WmVX4voFwREpbkrCnv1h2HohOpUJsVpkt7TvHTvZJILwor5wU.Ggff9PrBm0s8Ijuf7VjilBPRkWUSDtj1NNX856A1Vwc&dib_tag=se&keywords=dopamine+detox+nick+trenton&qid=1765016245&sprefix=dopamine+detox+nick+trenton%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-2-spons&aref=IR9d6i1dN2&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

December 6, 2025
FOCUS on PROCESS not OUTCOMES

Why Focus on Process not Outcomes?

In the book The Practicing Mind, the author Thomas Sterner educates us to Focus on the Process and not Outcomes for lasting happiness in our lives.

When we adopt a beginner’s mind and care about the process, we are living in the present moment. On the other hand when we obsess over the outcomes, we feel regretful of the past or fearful of the future.

Since focusing on the present leads to long lasting happiness and fulfillment, our effort should be directed towards deliberate practice to master the process..

The below insight inspired from the book elaborates on the same.

For another insightful post from the same book, please visit the below link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-principle-of-deliberate-slowness/

To know more on the author and his work, please visit this link:

https://tomsterner.com

December 6, 2025