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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 26 MIN

#150 Why it’s so hard to do something easy (The Wall Of Awful)

from Navigating Adult ADHD · host Xena Jones

Grab the free Wall of Awful worksheets to go along with this episode *here*Why is it so hard to reply to that email, book the appointment or drop off the charity bag that’s been in your car for weeks?In this episode, we’re talking about the Wall of Awful... It's the emotional wall between you & the task. In theory the task is simple. But emotionally, it feels HUGE. That “too much” feeling is your wall of awful.Inside the episode, we explore:What the Wall of Awful is & why ADHDers get such big wallsHow each “brick” is made from past criticism, shame, failure & fearWhy that stuck, heavy, guilty feeling before a task is not lazinessHow emotions drive actions (and why that matters way more than “motivation”)3 ADHD-friendly ways to get to the other side of the wallHow self-judgement quietly adds more bricks… And how self-compassion starts taking them outGrab the free Wall of Awful worksheets to go along with this episode:👉 https://www.navigatingadultadhd.com/wallofawfulMap out your own wall & identify your bricks.LINKS TO GOOD SH*T:*Join Adulting with ADHD your ADHD toolbox & everything you need to work with your brain*Get our ADHD Coach in your pocket! *12 Things I wished my Doctor had told me about Adult ADHD*Find out if you might be living with ADHD - Download Symptoms List*Check out Courses & Coaching with Xena*Learn, Inspire, Share & Connect inside our Facebook Community *Come hang out with me on Instagram!

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Grab the free Wall of Awful worksheets to go along with this episode *here* Why is it so hard to reply to that email, book the appointment or drop off the charity bag that’s been in your car for weeks? In this episode, we’re talking about the Wall of Awful... It's the emotional wall between you & the task. In theory the task is simple. But emotionally, it feels HUGE. That “too much” feeling is your wall of awful. Inside the episode, we explore: What the Wall of Awful is & why ADHD...

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