Ep 134. This Is Why You’re Avoiding That Task (ADHD)

Need more support? Here’s how I can help:✳️ INDIVIDUAL COACHING   ✴️ GROUP COACHING 🌐 WEBSITEIf 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.Timestamps00:00 – Why some tasks feel impossible to start00:40 – When typical ADHD strategies don’t work01:00 – The “dread scale” explained01:45 – Why validating dread matters02:00 – Real example: avoiding an insurance call02:45 – How dread distorts time and effort03:00 – Strategy #1: Choose the right time (bandwidth matters)03:30 – Strategy #2: Reduce friction before starting04:00 – 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 dread05:30 – Why “just do it” doesn’t work05:50 – Final thoughts + support#ADHD #ADHDcoach #ExecutiveFunction #ADHDlife #ADHDTips #Neurodivergent #ADHDwomen #TaskParalysis #ExecutiveDysfunction #ProductivityWithADHD #MentalHealthTools #ADHDsupport #Neurodiversity #ADHDStrategies #Overwhelm