What is it?
Task initiation is the motor that gets you moving. Task paralysis is the system crash that happens when the motor feels overwhelmed. One is about the act of starting. The other is about a brain that has frozen to protect itself.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The prefrontal cortex is the boss of your brain. It struggles to prioritize tasks when dopamine is low. If a task feels too big, your amygdala triggers a freeze response. Your brain treats a messy desk like a predatory animal.
The Action Plan
Identify the micro-start
Find a step so small it is impossible to fail, like opening a blank document.
Reduce the friction
Gather everything you need before you try to start the actual work.
Set a micro-timer
Commit to working for only five minutes to lower the pressure.
Stop fighting your brain.
HealUp turns these concepts into a tool that actually works for your ADHD brain. No fluff, just execution.
How HealUp Actually Helps
We don't just explain the problem. We give you the exact tools to solve it.
AI Task Breakdown
Overwhelmed by a big project? Our AI instantly breaks it into tiny, non-scary micro-steps so you can start without the panic.
Execute Mode
Focus on just ONE step at a time. No distractions, no clutter. Just clear, immediate action to build momentum.
Zero Guilt
Stuck? Hit the "Stuck" button to get unblocked instantly. HealUp is designed to be kind to your brain, not punishing.
Stop Planning. Start Doing.
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