ep 186: Should I Quit or Just Take a Break? The ADHD Struggle with Consistency

0:45 – 2:00 | Why ADHD Brains Often Quit Too Soon* The cycle of starting strong, then dropping off* Chasing novelty + dopamine* Misinterpreting pauses as failure2:00 – 4:00 | Do You Actually Need Something New? (Probably Not.)* Life doesn’t stay perfect, routines get disrupted* The choice: return or restart* Example: what would happen if you switched podcast topics constantly?4:00 – 5:45 | Take a Break on Purpose* Personal example: meal planning fatigue* Instead of starting a new system, choose to pause* No shame, just rest5:45 – 6:45 | Consistency ≠ Perfection* Consistency is about coming back, not doing it flawlessly* Reframing the break* Questions to ask when returning: * What was working? * What wasn’t? * Do I need to tweak or reset?6:45 – 7:30 | Wrap-Up & Call to Connect* Reminder: you’re not failing—just human* Links to related episodes (reflection + pivoting)