Leith (my partner) and I decided to do a Dopamine detox. What does this mean? It means the things that we do that keep us distracted and in a dopamine circle we cut cold Turkey. Social media, binging Netflix, sugar. Anything that leaves you scrolling or sedentary for hours on end. I am on day five and so far it hasn’t been to hard. I did find myself thoughtlessly clicking on the apps but caught myself and quickly exited.

I’ve started a new job at a health store. I’m learning about all the supplements and vitamins. Pre-workouts. It’s so interesting and starting this job marks a turning point in my life. I’m focused on wellness and my mental health.

After reading a book about discipline I feel inspired and motivated to follow this path to wellness. The dopamine detox is just the start. I’m doing this detox for two weeks. Then I will be focusing on diet and then physical movement.

So what have I been doing with my time on this detox? I’ve been reading, self care. I went to my sisters over the weekend and we went for a long walk with the dogs and spent time connecting.

This detox does allow for some tv time. Just limited to and hour or two a day at the most. I’m off today so I’ve been reading and I tidied the house. My workout today was dancing to my favourite songs. I danced hard and worked up a sweat.

I am also limiting my caffeine intake. So only one or two cups of coffee. The rest of the day is water or the herbal teas I’ve invested in. I picked up an awakening tea from work. It is minty with some mixed greens. It’s like waking up in a forest.

I also now swear by lavender powder at 7pm to relax and prepare for sleep. It relaxes the body and calms you down from the stresses of the day.

I am one who loves social media. I had cut my screen time down to 20 minutes a day but I thought this detox would just reinforce the good habits I have acquired around social media. I still love social media to stay connected and share my books, quotes, anything to inspire happiness, gratitude and calm. I just wanted to limit the scrolling rabbit hole we seem to get ourselves in.

Now I plan on journaling and doing a new gratitude word search I picked up from Indigo. Wishing you inspiration, happiness and wellness.