Why Your ADHD Can't Finish Projects and How to Break the Cycle
You start with a huge burst of energy. The ideas feel brilliant and exciting. Then, you hit an invisible wall right before the end. It feels like the engine just ran out of gas. You are not lazy or broken. Your brain simply processes rewards differently than other people.
What is it?
The struggle to finish is often called the 'Interest-Based Nervous System.' Your brain stays engaged by novelty, challenge, and urgency. When a project is almost done, it is no longer new or challenging. Your brain stops producing the chemicals you need to stay focused.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The prefrontal cortex is the part of your brain that manages goals. It relies on a chemical called dopamine to stay motivated. New projects provide a huge dopamine rush. As a project nears the end, that rush disappears. Your brain literally loses the fuel it needs to push through the final boring steps.
The Action Plan
The Final Three List
Write down only the next three tiny tasks required to finish.
Set a Sprint Timer
Work for only ten minutes to lower the mental barrier.
The Reward Trigger
Pick a treat you only get once the project is submitted.
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