EPISODE · Apr 24, 2025 · 8 MIN
ep 172: “I Know What to Do… So Why Can’t I Do It?” ADHD Paralysis Explained
from Do I have ADHD? | mental health, procrastination, organization, overstimulated, focus, ADHD mom · host Cheska Nicole - adult adhd coach, adhd mom coach, emotional regulation coach, adhd mentor
Join the ADHD Consistency Collective Waitlist! (Waitlist closes on 4/25 and the cart officially opens on 4/26!)In this episode we’ll discuss:🧠 Why ADHD Brains Get Stuck – The neuroscience behind task paralysis, perfectionism, and avoidance (it’s not laziness!).🌀 Strategy 1: Flip the Focus – Using the same emotional drive that’s stopping you to push you forward (e.g., making it “more perfect” by starting sooner).🏃♀️ Strategy 2: Shut It Down & Just Move – How turning off emotions and counting down from 5 can bypass overthinking and get you into action.Knowing Which Approach to Use – How to recognize when you need emotional reframing vs. when you need to “just start.”✅ Making This a Habit – How using these tools consistently can help break the cycle of avoidance and make tasks feel easier over time.
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