Understanding Executive Dysfunction Examples in Real Life
Do you ever feel like your brain is a computer that just will not load? You want to be productive, but the gears are stuck. These executive dysfunction examples show that you are not alone and certainly not lazy.
What is it?
Executive dysfunction is a breakdown in the brain's management system. It makes it hard to plan, start, or finish tasks. It is like having a CEO who went on vacation without leaving any instructions for the staff.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The prefrontal cortex is the part of your brain that makes decisions and plans. In ADHD brains, dopamine does not always flow smoothly in this area. Without enough dopamine, your brain cannot find the spark to start a task. This causes the amygdala to feel stress, which makes your entire system freeze up.
The Action Plan
Identify the Freeze
Say out loud that your brain is currently stuck to reduce the shame.
Change Your View
Stand up or move to a different room to give your brain a physical reset.
The One Minute Rule
Commit to doing just one tiny part of a task for sixty seconds only.
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