ep 172: “I Know What to Do… So Why Can’t I Do It?” ADHD Paralysis Explained

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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Are you tired of constantly feeling overwhelmed and dysregulated? Does overstimulation make you feel constantly annoyed and wanting to rage? Do you wish you could get and stay organized? I'm Cheska, a mom with ADHD who shares the unique strategies I've found to help you too! If you’re ready to finally find self-regulation strategies that are built for ADHDers, get organized in a way that actually works for your brain, strengthen your relationships, prioritize the most important tasks so you can bring more peace into your home, and focus on what’s most important then this podcast is for you!