Understanding How ADHD Affects the Brain
You are not lazy or unmotivated. You are navigating the world with a brain that has its own unique operating system. It can feel like you are driving a race car with bicycle brakes. Understanding the friction you feel is the first step toward working with your mind instead of against it.
What is it?
ADHD is a physical difference in how the brain is wired. It involves specific areas that manage your focus, your impulses, and your sense of time. It is not a lack of willpower. It is a challenge with the brain's internal communication system.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The prefrontal cortex acts like the CEO of your brain. In an ADHD brain, this area has lower levels of a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine is the fuel that helps you stay engaged and feel rewarded. When dopamine is low, your CEO struggles to keep the rest of the brain organized and on track.
The Action Plan
Identify the spark
Find one small thing about your current task that feels interesting.
Lower the bar
Commit to working for only five minutes to reduce the feeling of overwhelm.
Stop fighting your brain.
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