Ever notice how you wait until the last minute to start something and suddenly you’re hyper-focused and unstoppable? That’s not just bad habits, it’s brain chemistry. People with ADHD have lower baseline dopamine levels, which means the brain doesn’t register urgency until a deadline or pressure spike triggers a dopamine surge. That’s when focus finally kicks in. The downside is that living in constant stress mode can lead to exhaustion, anxiety, and missed opportunities. The fix starts with lea