If you’ve ever had a task sitting on your list for days… weeks… months and you just COULDN'T make yourself do it, this video is for you. This isn’t about laziness. It’s not just about “breaking things down.” Sometimes the real issue is something deeper: dread.
In this video, I walk you through: -Why some tasks feel impossible to start (even when they’re small) -How “dread” impacts time, motivation, and follow-through -A simple tool to understand why you’re stuck -Practical ways to make high-dread tasks easier -No shame. No “just push through.” -Just realistic strategies that work with your brain.
Timestamps 00:00 – Why some tasks feel impossible to start 00:40 – When typical ADHD strategies don’t work 01:00 – The “dread scale” explained 01:45 – Why validating dread matters 02:00 – Real example: avoiding an insurance call 02:45 – How dread distorts time and effort 03:00 – Strategy #1: Choose the right time (bandwidth matters) 03:30 – Strategy #2: Reduce friction before starting 04:00 – Strategy #3: Plan for follow-up (boomerang tasks) 04:30 – Different types of dread (confusion, time, sensory, etc.) 05:00 – How to problem-solve based on your dread 05:30 – Why “just do it” doesn’t work 05:50 – Final thoughts + support #ADHD #ADHDcoach #ExecutiveFunction #ADHDlife #ADHDTips #Neurodivergent #ADHDwomen #TaskParalysis #ExecutiveDysfunction #ProductivityWithADHD #MentalHealthTools #ADHDsupport #Neurodiversity #ADHDStrategies #Overwhelm
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