ADHD Task Paralysis vs Procrastination
You are sitting on the couch with a long list of things to do. You want to start, but you feel like you are physically glued to your seat. This is not laziness. It is a very real brain glitch that many brilliant people face every day.
What is it?
Procrastination is usually a choice to avoid a boring task for something more fun. ADHD task paralysis is an involuntary freeze. It happens when your brain sees a task and cannot figure out how to start. You want to move, but your executive functions are stalled.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your prefrontal cortex is the boss of your brain. In an ADHD brain, this boss has low dopamine levels. When a task feels too big, your amygdala senses a threat. It triggers a 'freeze' response like you are facing a predator. Your brain is trying to protect you from the stress of the task.
The Action Plan
Name the Feeling
Say out loud that you are experiencing task paralysis right now.
Wiggle Your Toes
Start with a tiny physical movement to break the freeze.
Pick the Tiniest Part
Find the smallest possible first step like opening a laptop.
Stop fighting your brain.
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