Gaming · Social Media · Digital Addiction · Australia

You Are Not Alone.
And This Is More Common
Than You Think.

Gaming addiction, social media dependency, and broader digital addiction are real, clinically documented conditions affecting millions of people. They are also recoverable. Attention Reset is coaching built by someone who went through it without a guide. This is the guide.

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Dylan Cowan, Attention Reset
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Lived Experience
Gaming recovery, 2024

Why This Exists

Gaming Did Not Break You. But It May Be Holding You Back.

I spent years hiding behind a screen, telling myself it was not a problem, until it cost me everything that mattered. My career. My relationships. My sense of who I was.

When I finally decided to quit, I could not find support that felt right. AA felt like the wrong room. Therapy was not built for this. I had to build my own way out, largely alone.

"I built Attention Reset to be the thing I wish had existed. You should not have to figure this out without a guide."

Gaming and social media addiction are recognised clinical conditions with measurable neurobiological effects. They are also recoverable. Attention Reset exists to make that recovery more accessible, more structured, and more human.

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Your dopamine system has been recalibrated

Brain imaging studies show the same structural changes seen in drug addiction. This is not weakness. It is biology.

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Real life feels flat by comparison

When your reward system is calibrated to gaming, ordinary life registers as genuinely underwhelming. That is a symptom, not a character flaw.

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The social world inside the game is real

Leaving gaming means leaving communities. That loss is genuine. Recovery has to acknowledge it, not dismiss it.

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Willpower alone is not the answer

The games are specifically engineered to resist moderation. Understanding why you keep gaming is the first step to actually stopping.

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Not Sure Where You Stand?

Take one of our free clinically referenced assessments to understand your relationship with gaming or social media.

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Gaming Disorder Assessment

Based on the IGD-20 Test (Pontes et al., 2014). 20 questions, clinically validated, with a full factor breakdown of your results.

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Social Media Control Quiz

Ten honest questions about how much control social media has over your attention and daily life.

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Get the Free RESET Protocol

Not ready for a quiz? Start with the free step-by-step protocol for breaking free from gaming addiction.

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The Process

How It Works

A structured, human process. Not a self-help PDF. Not a forum. A real person who has been through this.

1

Take the Assessment

Understand your relationship with gaming or social media using a validated clinical tool.

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Free Discovery Call

A 30-minute honest conversation about where you are and what is actually possible. No pitch.

3

Choose Your Program

Individual coaching, family support, or the self-directed RESET Protocol. We find the right fit.

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Work the Protocol

Structured steps. Real accountability. Support through Hell Week and beyond.

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Build What Comes Next

Recovery is not just stopping. It is building a life where gaming is no longer the best option.

Dylan Cowan
Founder Dylan Cowan
Attention Reset

About Dylan

Built by Someone Who Went Through It

I started gaming as a teenager and by my mid-twenties it had become the organising principle of my life. I was not playing for fun. I was playing to escape a career I had neglected, a marriage that was struggling, and a version of myself I did not want to face.

I tried to quit multiple times. I failed multiple times. What eventually worked was not willpower. It was understanding what gaming was doing for me, and deliberately building a life that did those things better.

"The hardest part of this process is also the earliest part. Get through Day 3. Get through Week 1. The rest builds on a foundation that gets progressively more stable."

Attention Reset exists because I could not find anything that felt right when I needed it. It is built on the research, on lived experience, and on the firm belief that nobody should have to figure this out alone.

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Programs

Find the Right Program for You

Whether you are a gamer, a parent, or dealing with social media addiction, there is a structured path forward.

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For Gamers

Reset Coaching

Individual 1:1 coaching for adults who want to break free from gaming addiction. Structured sessions, accountability, and a protocol built on clinical research and lived experience.

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For Families

Reset Together

Family coaching program for parents of children or young adults struggling with gaming or screen addiction. Practical tools, communication strategies, and a structured plan.

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Social Media

Focus Program

Coaching for adults whose relationship with social media and screens is affecting their attention, mood, and daily functioning. Reclaim your focus.

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Results

What People Say

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I was gaming 8 hours a day and lying to myself it was fine. Six weeks later I have a new job, back at the gym, and actually feel present in my life again.

James T. — Software Developer, 27
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The accountability alone was worth the price. Having someone who actually understood the psychology made all the difference. Week 1 was brutal. Week 3 I started to feel like myself again.

Marcus L. — University Student, 22
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My son had not left his room in three months. Dylan worked with our whole family and gave us a language and a process. We are not there yet but we are moving.

Sarah M. — Parent, Melbourne

Investment

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. No ongoing subscriptions. A clear investment in something that matters.

Self-Directed

Free
The RESET Protocol

The complete step-by-step protocol for beginning abstinence from gaming. Research-backed, practical, and free forever.

  • Full RESET Protocol (5 steps)
  • Account deletion guides
  • Goodbye message templates
  • PDF download included
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Most Popular

Reset Coaching

$497
Kickstart Program

Individual 1:1 coaching through the RESET process and the critical first weeks of recovery.

  • 4 x 1:1 coaching sessions
  • Full RESET Protocol support
  • Hell Week accountability
  • Email support between sessions
  • Personalised recovery plan
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Full Reset

$897
Complete Program

The complete coaching program through reset and into the rebuilding phase. For those who want the full supported journey.

  • 8 x 1:1 coaching sessions
  • Full RESET Protocol support
  • Hell Week and beyond
  • Priority email support
  • Hobby and lifestyle planning
  • 3-month check-in call
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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this actual therapy? +

No. Attention Reset is coaching, not therapy. Dylan is not a licensed psychologist or therapist. Coaching focuses on practical strategies, accountability, and structured action. If you have co-occurring mental health conditions, we can help you identify appropriate clinical referrals alongside the coaching work.

Do I have to quit gaming completely? +

For most people with genuine IGD, complete abstinence is what the research and lived experience support. The program is built around abstinence. That said, your situation is discussed openly in the discovery call and we work out the right approach for you.

How does the coaching work practically? +

Sessions are conducted via video call at a time that works for you. Between sessions you have email access for questions and accountability. The program follows the RESET Protocol structure, adapted to your specific situation, triggers, and goals.

I am a parent, not a gamer. Is this for me? +

Yes. The Reset Together family program is specifically designed for parents and families. Research consistently shows that family involvement is one of the most significant factors in recovery. The program coaches parents first, then works on the family dynamic as a whole.

What if I relapse during the program? +

Relapse is a documented and expected part of the recovery process for many people. It does not mean the program has failed. It means we have more information about your triggers and what needs to change. The program continues. Relapsing has to beat you every time. You only have to win once.

Is everything confidential? +

Completely. Everything discussed in coaching sessions and email communication is private and confidential. There is no clinical reporting obligation in a coaching context. What you share stays between you and Dylan.

The Hardest Part Is Starting.

You do not need to have it all figured out before you make contact. A free 30-minute call is just a conversation. No commitment, no pressure, no pitch. Just an honest discussion about where you are and what might be possible.

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