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ADHD hyperfocus isn't free
Why you're always (at least a lil bit) tired đ¤

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Speaking of being seen, picture this: 36 hours into a hyperfocus bender. Cold brew in hand, Spotify on repeat, and an absolutely unrealistic to-do list. Spoiler. I crashed. Hard.
This wasnât my first hyperfocus marathon, and it wonât be my last. But this time, it hit meâI keep forgetting that recovery is not optional.
So, today is all about rest.
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Your brain needs REST đ¤

Via Minful.org
If youâve ever burned out after a hyperproductive sprint, you know the recovery stage isnât a luxuryâitâs survival.
Hereâs how to work with your brain instead of against it:
đşď¸ Design your âafterâ plan. When planning a big task or project, add a recovery block to your calendar (read, walk, or touch grass).
đ§ Respect your brainâs bandwidth. Know that after intense focus, youâll likely feel fuzzy. Use this time for activities requiring zero executive function.
đď¸ Listen to your body. If you're craving sleep or downtime, lean into it. Recovery is sacred, not a sign of weakness.


How to hack your ADHD productivity cycle

Ever ride the hyperfocus rollercoasterâunstoppable one moment, then completely wiped out the next? đ˘
Letâs talk about the missing piece in your productivity cycle.
ADHD brains donât operate on a straight line of consistent output. Weâre all about the peaks (hyperfocus marathons) and valleys (the inevitable crashes). The key to thriving isnât avoiding these phasesâitâs learning to work with them.
Whatâs really happening?
Focus isnât free. When youâre âin the zone,â your brain burns through energy reserves faster than you think. Itâs complete dopamine depletion.
Recovery is fuel. After big bursts of focus, your brain needs space to recharge. Skipping this step? Thatâs a fast track to burnout.
Why the cycle matters: A true productivity cycle isnât just about squeezing work into the âonâ phases. Itâs about recognizing the natural rhythm of ADHD brains.
Prep for the peaks. Before diving into high-focus tasks, set clear goals and boundaries. Know what âdoneâ looks like to avoid spiraling into overwork.
Recover to reset. Treat recovery as part of the plan, not an afterthought. Itâs how you refill your tank so you can hit the next peak.
tl;dr: Resting isnât lazy đ

Thatâs a wrap! Give yourself the rest you deserve today. Maybe clock out 10 min early and take a power nap! I wonât tell your boss đ
Made it this far? Hereâs your small win for today: đ
âEugene (ADHDfounder) â¨
