06/01/2026
People tell me I work too much.
Maybe they’re right. 😂
But honestly, creating order out of chaos is therapy for me. A clean space, a finished project, and a happy client recharge me more than most people realize.
That’s why I love what I do. 💙🐬
People often call me a workaholic, but what many don’t realize is that ADHD and anxiety both play a huge role in it.
ADHD brains don’t process dopamine the same way. Dopamine is the chemical that helps with motivation, focus, reward, and feeling accomplished. Because my brain naturally struggles to get enough of it, I’m constantly drawn to things that give me that dopamine boost finishing a project, crossing something off a list, helping someone, seeing before-and-afters, accomplishing a goal.
That’s why I can spend hours cleaning, teaching, creating content, or tackling a huge project. My brain loves the challenge and the reward that comes with seeing progress. Every finished task gives me a little hit of dopamine that helps me stay motivated and focused.
Then anxiety joins the party. When I’m stressed or overwhelmed, staying busy gives my mind somewhere to put all that energy. Instead of sitting with anxious thoughts, I focus on the next task, the next room, the next goal.
The downside is that I don’t always realize when I’m running on empty. ADHD can make me chase the dopamine, and anxiety can make me feel like I should keep going. Together, they can make slowing down feel uncomfortable, even when I need it most.
So if you’ve ever wondered why I’m always doing something, it’s not because I think my worth is tied to productivity. It’s because my brain is wired differently. I’m still learning that rest has value too, even if it doesn’t give me the same dopamine hit as crossing another thing off my to-do list.
Can anyone else relate?