Understanding Executive Dysfunction with Tasks
You see the work sitting on your desk. You know exactly what you need to do. Yet, you feel like you are pushing against an invisible stone wall. This is not laziness. It is your brain struggling to bridge the gap between knowing and doing.
What is it?
Executive dysfunction is a breakdown in the brain's management system. It makes it hard to plan, focus, and start actions. It turns simple lists into a confusing jumble of noise.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your prefrontal cortex acts like a CEO for your brain. In ADHD brains, this CEO has low levels of dopamine. This chemical is needed to spark motivation and focus. When dopamine is low, your amygdala might see a boring task as a threat. This triggers a freeze response that keeps you from starting.
The Action Plan
Acknowledge the wall
Tell yourself that your brain is just stuck in a loop right now.
The five second rule
Count down from five and move your body before you can overthink it.
Touch the first item
Only commit to touching the object related to the task, like a pen or a dish.
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