The Dopamine Dilemma: Why Motivation Feels All or Nothing with ADHD

Ever notice how some tasks feel magnetic while others feel impossible? That’s dopamine at work.

ADHD brains crave novelty and interest because dopamine — the brain’s motivation chemical — drops when tasks feel boring or repetitive. This isn’t laziness; it’s chemistry.

Coaching helps bridge the “dopamine gap” by introducing micro-rewards, task variety, and gentle activation rituals that create momentum.

When you stop fighting the dopamine cycle and learn to work with it, motivation becomes more stable — and progress finally feels sustainable.

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