15/01/2026
Many neurodivergent brains rely more heavily on dopamine to start, sustain, and complete tasks. When dopamine is low, the nervous system looks for stimulation to self-regulate.
At work, this can show up as:
• Difficulty starting low-interest tasks
• Task hopping or procrastination
• Restlessness or distraction
• Working best under urgency or novelty
This isn’t a lack of effort or professionalism.
It’s a difference in how motivation and regulation operate.
Supportive workplaces help by:
• Breaking work into clearer, manageable steps
• Allowing movement, flexibility, and regular breaks
• Reducing constant urgency and last-minute change
• Designing roles and expectations with neurodiversity in mind
EK Psychotherapies offers neurodivergence-informed workshops and workplace wellness support to help organisations build inclusive, psychologically safe environments.
Explore our Neurodivergence and Workplace Wellness training at https://www.ekpsychotherapies.com/workplace-wellness