How to Fix Executive Dysfunction and Break the Invisible Wall
It feels like standing in front of an invisible wall. You know exactly what you need to do. Yet your body stays frozen on the couch. This is not a lack of willpower. It is your brain management system experiencing a temporary glitch.
What is it?
Executive dysfunction is a breakdown in the brain's command center. It affects your ability to plan, focus, and start tasks. Imagine an orchestra without a conductor. All the instruments are there, but they cannot play together in harmony.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The prefrontal cortex acts as your brain's CEO. In ADHD brains, dopamine levels are lower in this region. This makes the signal to 'start' very weak. Your brain's amygdala may also see a big task as a threat. This triggers a freeze response, just like meeting a predator in the wild.
The Action Plan
Name the feeling
Tell yourself out loud that you are experiencing executive dysfunction right now.
The five second rule
Count backward from five and stand up on one.
Pick a micro-task
Choose one tiny action, like putting on your shoes or opening a laptop.
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