In this part of the book the author has finally tackled the biggest ailment the world is suffering from, the external triggers coming from all kinds of technologies around us. Most of the cravings for whatever is constantly distracting oneself is the function of when will one do the same thing next than the last time one did it. While we cant control the thoughts in our heads, we can definitely control what to do with them. Just like our constant need to seek dissatisfaction which fuels us to look for more happiness, four main aspects of psyche which drive the things around us are: Boredom, negativity bias, rumination and hedonic adaptation. This directs the discussion to the framework by saying looking for the internal triggers and finding out the real triggers so that you can master them to become less distracted and more focused on the things that matter to your life. Finding the root cause of discomfort just like a doctor, is the root answer to many problems in life.

To escape loneliness one should not sick companionship, one should seek companionship with someone because that someone genuinely wants to be with you. For some the answer lies in money, others drugs and many relationships which may sometimes come from a very wrong direction. Just like most of the drug addicts, everyone is trying to escape the pains of life. The author rightfully points towards the pain management aspect of life by first educating us about the root causes of becoming habituated or obsessed about something.

Indistractable by nir eyal