The Executive Dysfunction Trap
Executive dysfunction is when your brain's "project manager" goes offline. You know what you need to do. You just can't start doing it.
But here's the weird thing: you can play video games for 8 hours straight. Why? Because games provide:
- Immediate rewards (XP, loot, level ups)
- Clear next steps (quest objectives)
- Visual progress (health bars, skill trees)
The RPG Solution
MainQuest applies these exact principles to real life tasks. By framing "do laundry" as "Quest: Cleanse the Wardrobe (+50 XP)", your brain treats it like a game objective.
Without RPG Framing
"I should clean my room."
Brain: "That's boring. Let's scroll Reddit instead."
With MainQuest
"Quest: Defeat the Chaos Dragon (Clean Room) +100 XP"
Brain: "Ooh, XP. Let's go."
The Dopamine Factor
ADHD brains have lower baseline dopamine. Games spike dopamine with every reward. MainQuest replicates this by giving you:
- XP pop-ups on every task completion
- Level-up animations
- Loot drops for hard quests
- Stat growth visualizations
Hack Your Brain
Stop fighting your neurology. Use it.