Recover Your Mind, Reconquer Your Life

How to rescue lost attention in a distracted and hyperconnected world

We live in an era of instant gratification, in a fast-paced society where happiness is sought with the push of a button. Our lives are hectic and demanding, and we find ourselves impatient and irritable. Without realizing it, we have become emotional addicts: the absence of sensation provokes anger, leading to a reduced tolerance for frustration. Consequently, our ability to focus on what truly matters, to delve deeply, and to concentrate is compromised.

In her third book, Dr. Marian Rojas Estapé, renowned for her informative and scientific style, shows us how to reclaim our lost attention and re-establish connections with ourselves and the beauty around us to achieve the emotional balance we so desperately seek.

To do so, she explores the role of dopamine, the pleasure hormone, and its impact on our pursuit of immediate rewards, as well as our perception of pain, boredom, and discomfort. Dr. Rojas delves into the addictive power of today’s main dopamine stimulators —social media, pornography, drugs, and sugar— among other factors, shedding light on how our gratification system works and how we can avoid detrimental habits.