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You’ve made it to Day 3 of the Dopamine Spending Reset.
By now, you’ve:
- Spotted your triggers
- Started catching the urge before it takes over
Today, we’re building on that by practicing one superpower ADHD brains can learn with the right tools:
Pausing before you spend.
Why this matters:
Most impulsive spending happens fast — so fast your logical brain doesn’t stand a chance.
But even a short pause gives your brain time to check in and ask:
- “Do I really want this — or am I just chasing a feeling?”
You’re not trying to stop yourself cold turkey.
You’re just learning to hit “pause” long enough to stay in control.
Today’s action: Try 2–3 of these “Pause the Pattern” tools
Pick a couple of these to try anytime the urge hits today:
1. Wish List
→ Add the item to a wish list instead of your cart
2. The 5-Second Reset
→ Pause and count down: 5…4…3…2…1
Then ask: What am I actually needing right now?
3.Leave the Tab / Walk Away
→ Physically exit the app, store, or room. Break the loop.
4.Put Your Wallet/Card in Another Room or delete saved cards
→ Make it just inconvenient enough to buy yourself a pause.
5.Drink Water / Chew Gum / Brush Teeth
→ Give your brain a mini sensory reset. Surprisingly effective.
6.Text a Friend: “I Want to Buy…”
→ Not for advice — just to break the momentum.
7.Ask: “Will this feel good tomorrow?”
→ Fast-forward past the dopamine to the regret filter.
Even if you do spend today, that’s OK.
If you paused — even for a moment — that’s a win.
You’re starting to rewrite the script.
Tomorrow, we’ll give your brain some fresh dopamine — no spending required.
And spoiler: it might feel better than hitting “Buy Now.”
Head over to the Facebook group to share you favorite pause technique with the community.
You’ve got this,
Shane