Before reading this article, I want to make you know that I am not a productive guy, nor am I a successful person. I'm just a ordinary guy who still struggles with distraction every day.

# What made me to read & implement this book?
Personally, there is not a specific reason I have to read this book. I procrastinate everyday. I have been wasting my time watching anime throughout the day for nearly a month. And I also tried to get rid out of this habit.

So, I implemented more stricter methods. Like reward based credit system (where I get 20-mins of entertainment if I complete a specific task) & time based system (entertainment only allowed within specific block of time everyday).

I wouldn't say this doesn't works. But it won't last
more than a week. I always think same thing again & again that what's the point? Why I am even doing this? who is stopping me? & the most important question that "why I am not happy with this all?".

There is a key difference between happiness & satisfaction in my point of view. I am not saying this is universal truth & actually you don't have to believe it either. They are just my though.

when I watch Anime or scroll on Instagram, maybe I am happy. But I'm not satisfied. But when I complete a maths problem I am more satisfied. And that's different. 

Reels, shorts or Anime will going to give us constant stimulation. When we actually get out of it, we feel guilty. Because brain ask for what's the actual point for this all? 

This is exactly what happened to me many times. I got constant simulation, followed by a crash. I feel guilty for watching it, even if I liked it.

But there is a major distinction. I am not saying that we should never consume any simulation or entertainment. But actually we need to control it.

That's why I read & implement "Dopamine detox" book.

So, Let's start the journey. 

# The 48-hours of detox

Starting from day 1.
Rules are simple. No simulation for next 48 hours.
- No social media
- No Anime
- No YouTube
- No sugary food

Now common sense, I am not going to give you detailed hour by hour guide that what I have done in this 48 hours. You know that's just a waste of time. Instead I will tell you what was the major problems instead.

# Major Problem:

Nothing.

After 48 hours I completed this challenge
effortlessly.

I gained focus & got back my attention.

I was able to do the task without getting too much distraction.

But the very next day, I start watching anime again

Even though I only watched 3 episodes, it broke. I questioned that where exactly is the problem. I am unanswered right now.

This detox helped me to regain focus & also helped me to made good habit like reading books. But question is still unsolved that why this collapsed. What's the main thing I am missing right now.

# Conclusion

Sorry to say that I wasted your time for this journey. I had no answer yet for this problem. Dopamine detox itself worked for me. And now I am going to continue for 14-days. And I will find out to balance life & entertainment.