ADHD: How to Force Yourself to Do Something When You Are Stuck
You are staring at the task. You know you should start, but you cannot move. It feels like hitting an invisible wall. This is not a lack of willpower. It is your brain's biology at work.
What is it?
This is called a struggle with task initiation. It is the gap between knowing you need to act and actually starting. For many, it feels like a physical 'stop' signal in the mind.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The prefrontal cortex is the CEO of your brain. It needs dopamine to send the 'go' signal to your body. If a task feels boring or hard, your dopamine drops. Your amygdala sees this as a threat and triggers a freeze response.
The Action Plan
Identify the smallest piece
Find a task so small it feels silly to ignore.
Set a micro-timer
Commit to working for only five minutes.
Change your environment
Move to a different chair or room to reset.
Stop fighting your brain.
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