ADHD Concepts Guide

ADHD: How to Stick With a Hobby

It starts with a rush of pure excitement. You find a new interest and buy all the supplies. Then, suddenly, the spark is gone. You are not flaky or lazy. Your brain is simply looking for a specific kind of fuel.

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What is it?

Sticking with a hobby is the practice of managing your interest over time. For an ADHD brain, this means finding ways to keep an activity feeling fresh. It is about moving from the 'excitement' phase to the 'steady' phase without losing the joy.

Signs & Symptoms

Feeling an intense 'high' when starting a new project
Losing interest as soon as the activity becomes a routine
Feeling guilty about your graveyard of unused hobby supplies

Why does this happen?

Your ADHD brain has a lower baseline of dopamine. This chemical is like a reward for your brain. New hobbies provide a huge dopamine hit because they are fresh and novel. Once the hobby feels familiar, the dopamine drops. Your prefrontal cortex struggles to stay focused because the 'chemical reward' is gone.

The Action Plan

Try breaking down your next task like this to overcome the block:
1

The Five Minute Rule

5m

Tell yourself you will only do the hobby for five minutes today.

2

Novelty Boost

10m

Change one small thing about the hobby, like working in a new room.

3

Body Doubling

30m

Have a friend sit in the room while you work on your hobby.

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