ADHD Concepts Guide

ADHD: How to Motivate Yourself When You Feel Stuck

It feels like an invisible wall is standing in your way. You want to start, but your brain refuses to click into gear. This is not a choice, and it is definitely not laziness.

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What is it?

Motivation in ADHD is part of an interest based nervous system. Your brain does not prioritize things because they are important. It prioritizes things that are interesting, new, or urgent.

Signs & Symptoms

Feeling heavy or frozen when looking at a simple task
Waiting for the 'panic' of a deadline to finally start
Extreme boredom that feels physically painful
Starting five other things to avoid the one main task

Why does this happen?

The prefrontal cortex is the boss of your brain. It uses a chemical called dopamine to reward you for starting tasks. In an ADHD brain, dopamine is often in short supply. Without that chemical spark, your brain does not see the point in moving. It is like trying to start a car without a spark plug.

The Action Plan

Try breaking down your next task like this to overcome the block:
1

Pick one tiny movement

1m

Do not think about the whole task, just the first physical step.

2

Add a sensory spark

2m

Put on headphones or grab a cold drink to wake up your senses.

3

Set a micro-timer

5m

Work for five minutes and give yourself permission to stop after.

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