Ahmad Raja, Neartonature

Wisdom in being silent, when, where and how.

Keep connected, otherwise the ways shall be blocked by themselves

Carrying dead weight, negative emotions, toxic thoughts, jealousy, prejudice, procrastination, laziness

Just Imagine:

You unlock your phone to check the time. Ten minutes later, you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through videos.

But how did this happen? It’s not just about willpower—technology is specifically designed to capture your attention. And this is where dopamine, our brain’s “pleasure chemical,” plays a role.

Dopamine On Demand

Every notification, like, and message triggers a release of dopamine in your brain.
These dopamine surges make you feel good, which is why you keep checking your phone repeatedly.
Apps are designed to provide this pleasure on demand, ensuring you keep coming back.

The Slot Machine Effect

Just like slot machines, social media and apps operate on the principle of “variable rewards.”
You scroll without knowing what will come next. Each scroll brings the anticipation of discovering something exciting.
Research shows that this uncertainty keeps us hooked—just like a gambling addiction.

The Formula for Hooking Users

“Trigger → Action → Reward → Investment”
• Trigger: A notification sound or a new post.
• Action: You click or scroll.
• Reward: A post, like, or comment gives you a dopamine hit.
• Investment: You keep engaging, and soon you’re stuck in a habit loop.

Why Is It So Hard to Stop?
• Dopamine craves novelty, making you want more content.
• Your brain’s reward system builds tolerance, requiring more stimulation to feel the same pleasure.
• Over time, other activities seem less interesting, pulling you back to your phone.

Numbers Don’t Lie
• 70% of social media users check their accounts within 5 minutes of waking up.
• On average, people touch their phones 2,617 times a day.
• The more we scroll, the more we need to feel the same level of happiness.

4D Formula to Combat Dopamine Hijack
• Delay: Wait 10 minutes before checking your phone.
• Delete: Remove unnecessary apps or notifications.
• Disconnect: Stay away from your phone at specific times.
• Distract: Engage in a positive activity (e.g., reading or exercise).

There are 101 ways to solve any problems, if you don’t know it doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Neartonature Ahmad Raja ,

‏إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون RIP

Right time and at Right place

Jealousy: