ADHD Concepts Guide

Understanding Executive Dysfunction: Why Your Brain Hits a Wall

You want to do the thing. You might even be staring at it right now. But your brain simply will not start. It feels like hitting an invisible wall. This is not laziness. It is your brain's management system taking a break.

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What is it?

Executive dysfunction is a glitch in the brain's control center. It makes it hard to plan, start, or finish tasks. It is like having an orchestra conductor who forgot how to lead the music.

Signs & Symptoms

Feeling paralyzed by a simple to-do list
Losing track of time while doing nothing
Struggling to start even the things you enjoy
Getting overwhelmed by tasks with many steps

Why does this happen?

Your Prefrontal Cortex is the boss of your brain. In an ADHD brain, this area struggles to use dopamine effectively. Dopamine is the fuel for motivation and focus. Without enough fuel, the boss cannot give clear orders to the rest of the brain.

The Action Plan

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

Spot the freeze

1m

Notice when you are stuck and name it out loud.

2

Lower the bar

2m

Pick the smallest possible movement, like standing up.

3

Add a spark

5m

Put on a song or a podcast to give your brain a tiny dopamine boost.

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