ADHD Concepts Guide

Executive Function vs Executive Dysfunction: Why Your Brain Hits a Wall

You are not lazy. You probably have a brain that wants to move but feels physically stuck. It feels like your internal remote control has dead batteries. Let's look at why this happens to you.

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What is it?

Executive function is the command center of your brain. It helps you plan, focus, and finish tasks. Executive dysfunction is when that system breaks down. It makes simple chores feel like climbing a massive mountain.

Signs & Symptoms

Knowing exactly what to do but being unable to start the task.
Feeling completely overwhelmed by a tiny list of chores.
Losing track of your phone while you are still holding it.
Losing your sense of time or how long a project will take.

Why does this happen?

The Prefrontal Cortex is the part of the brain that manages your goals. In an ADHD brain, this area often lacks a steady flow of dopamine. This chemical acts like the fuel for your brain's engine. Without enough fuel, the message to start a task never reaches your muscles.

The Action Plan

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

The Brain Reset

2m

Stop trying to force the task and stand up to change your physical environment.

2

The Micro Goal

1m

Pick the smallest possible action, like just opening a laptop or holding a broom.

3

The Dopamine Hit

3m

Play a favorite song or drink some cold water to wake up your senses.

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