3: Free Your ADHD Motivation from Fear and Urgency

You're doing everything you're supposed to do, and you're still exhausted, still running on urgency and caffeine. If motivation only shows up when the pressure is unbearable, this episode explains why. I'm breaking down the connection between ADHD fight or flight, and motivation, why last-minute scrambling isn't a character flaw, and what becomes possible as your nervous system starts to regulate. 00:33 – Understanding Fight or Flight in ADHD 02:48 – Fear, Urgency, Guilt: Common ADHD Motivators 07:32 – Switching to Sustainable Pull Motivators 14:17 – Why State Changes Precede Behavior Changes 18:12 – Fight or Flight Makes ADHD Exhausting 24:05 – Fight or Flight Blocks Rest and Enjoyment Check out the full show notes and other resources at https://jennafree.com/blog/free-adhd-motivation-fear-urgency Let's stay connected! Want more thriving with ADHD? Come hang out with me on Instagram! Get out of paralysis, be more productive, and enjoy your life again! Join an upcoming group!