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How is Dopamine Fasting different from Detox?

This post compares Dopamine Fasting versus Detox to highlight the key difference between the two techniques to get a handle on dopamine levels.

While the former is for a longer term that builds more focus the latter one is a good starting point to embark on the journey.

The end goal is to reduce dopamine addiction and over arousal from triggers such as social media, emails and the like.

When done is the correct manner these can lead to significant improvement in productivity and satisfaction levels.

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

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/pomodoro-technique-for-dopamine-detox/

To know more about Dopamine Fasting please visit this link:

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

Why love introversion and NOT Shyness?

Very frequently we mistake introversion for shyness. Well they are not at all the same. In this blog post you will realize to love your introversion but not your shyness.

There are many leaders who have made it big in life in spite of being introverted. Whereas for those who are shy the same cannot be inferred.

Being shy is a fear and is inherently painful whereas being introverted is a choice.

Read this insight inspired from Susan Cain’s book Quiet to clearly know the difference.

Thus coming out of your shyness is a necessity whereas introversion is definitely not.

For another similar insight from the same book to Susan Cain, please visit the link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/introverts-are-highly-emotional/

To know more about the author please visit this link:

https://susancain.net/

What are the Four Reasons Givers leverage Dormant Ties?

This blog post inspired from Adam Grant’s book Give and Take enlightens us on the Reasons that Givers leverage Dormant ties.

The below insight inspired from the same book mentions the 4 reasons in more details.

Due to this fact Givers have a major edge over Takers who find it difficult to revive old ties.

For another such insight from the same book please read below:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/significance-of-pronoia-for-givers/

To know more about Adam Grant, please read the link below:

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

The book Give and Take is a wonderful book and a must read.

Switch to your dream job

As individuals we are all passionate about something or the other. Though this is the case, we hardly work in professions that match our passion. Do you know the best time to switch to your dream job?

This wonderful insight inspired from Cal Newport’s book Slow Productivity educates us on the most optimal steps and hence the best time to switch to your dream job.

The switch should not be done in a knee jerk manner and needs to be planned.

The book Slow Productivity is indeed a masterclass. Find below another such lesson from this book.

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/three-key-tenets-of-slow-productivity/

To know more about the scholarly author Cal Newport, read below:

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

The framework highlighting LOOPING for UNDERSTANDING is an effective one for conflict resolution.

This framework has been inspired from Charles Duhigg’s book Supercommunicators.

For more insights from Supercommunicators watch out the below link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/?s=supercommunicators

To be a great negotiator you need to possess these three qualities:

Hence next time if you are involved in a negotiation do not lose sight of these three skills.

For more insights from Charles Duhigg’s Supercommunicators follow the below link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/?s=supercommunicators