ADHD: How to Focus on Work and Break the Invisible Wall
You are sitting at your desk. You have plenty of time. You know exactly what you need to do. But for some reason, you just cannot start. It feels like there is an invisible wall between you and your task. This is a very real physical feeling, not a lack of effort.
What is it?
Focusing with ADHD is not about working harder. It is about how your brain regulates attention. Your brain does not have a 'volume knob' for focus. It works more like a light switch that feels stuck in the off position.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your prefrontal cortex is the CEO of your brain. It manages focus and planning. In an ADHD brain, this area has less access to dopamine. Dopamine is the chemical that helps you feel motivated. Without enough of it, your brain sees a boring task as a physical threat. This triggers your amygdala to freeze, making you feel stuck.
The Action Plan
The Brain Dump
Write every single tiny sub-task on a piece of paper to clear your mental space.
The Micro-Start
Pick the easiest possible task, like opening a blank document.
The Dopamine Hit
Put on your favorite upbeat song and move your body for one minute before sitting down.
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