| I left Facebook 8 years ago, but have been in and out of sites like Reddit, HN, trash news and the like. I’ve gotten rid of my smartphone on and off a few times. I’m 27 and as I get older, I become much more cognizant of how I both spend my time and sources of my knowledge consumption. I’ve since deleted Reddit and primarily only keep in contact with people via iMessage/post cards/phone calls or in person events. I’ve been actively monitoring energy levels through the weeks and realize that limiting my screen time and sedentary time to 4 hours a day is key. A simple hack I’ve learned to build the habit is: - Don’t have phone in bedroom at night - Read the same time every day for 30 minutes minimum - take pleasure in boredom - exercise even if you don’t want to (and your body isn’t exhausted from excess exercise). I like to oscillate between activities like surfing, yoga, running and walking to keep exercise always interesting. If you need some research backed knowledge on easing on the dopamine, check out Dopamine Nation and Deep Work. Both solid books that can help shift your perspective. For people needing more energy in their life, I highly recommend Why We Sleep |