ADHD Concepts Guide

Executive Dysfunction What To Do to Break the Cycle

It feels like your brain is a car in neutral. You are pressing the gas, but the wheels are not turning. You want to move, yet you stay still. This is not a character flaw. It is a biological hurdle.

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What is it?

Executive dysfunction is a glitch in the brain's management system. It affects your ability to plan, focus, and switch tasks. Think of it like a traffic jam in your mind. The signals to start a task are simply not getting through.

Signs & Symptoms

Feeling stuck on the couch while your mind screams at you to move
Feeling overwhelmed by tasks that seem simple to others
Losing track of what you are doing in the middle of a job

Why does this happen?

Your prefrontal cortex acts as the boss of your brain. It uses a chemical called dopamine to help you take action. In ADHD brains, dopamine levels can be inconsistent. This makes it hard for the brain to see the reward of a task. Your brain might even see a simple chore as a threat, causing you to freeze up.

The Action Plan

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

Acknowledge the freeze

1m

Tell yourself that your brain is currently stuck in a loop.

2

Change your physical state

2m

Stand up, stretch, or drink cold water to reset your sensors.

3

Pick one micro-task

2m

Choose one tiny thing like picking up a single sock.

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