Mastering ADHD Transitions: The “Next Step Ready” Strategy
When you finish a task, your brain enters a neurological no-man’s-land. Dopamine drops, executive function disengages, and suddenly “just five minutes” on your phone becomes an hour. For the ADHD brain, this transition gap isn’t a willpower failure—it’s a working memory and activation issue. Having your next step physically present creates an external cue that bypasses the internal activation your brain struggles to generate on its own.