03/04/2026
Why “Motivation” is a Liar for the ADHD Brain 🤥
When you have an ADHD brain, conventional motivation does NOT work. What DOES WORK is when the task or project is:
* Interesting
* Novel
* Urgent
You naturally do this already. You gravitate toward what fascinates you. But when it comes to something you actually want to get done — even something important — it sits there. And sits there. And sits there.
If there’s a deadline, your Urgency Motivation kicks in, and you get things done! But relying on the adrenaline of urgency as your primary fuel comes with a high cost: exhaustion, burnout, shame, and the feeling that you’re constantly rushing to get through your days.
Try this "MICRO-START" strategy instead:
1) MOVE YOUR BODY:
A quick walk, a few stretches, or a 30-second dance party to your favorite song. Anything to ground yourself in your body. 💃
2) BEFRIEND A TIMER:
Find a visual timer you actually love. (Mine are my "motivation buddies”.) Set it for just 5 or 10 minutes — a tiny slice of time you can commit to ONE TINY STEP. ⏳
3) BREAK THE "BLANK-PAGE TRANCE":
Need to write something? If your thoughts vanish the moment you stare at a screen, use audio-to-text or ramble into an AI tool. Give it some parameters, and let it help you get going. Once you have a “sh*tty draft” to work with, your natural brilliance can take over the editing to create the email or document you want.
4) DING! When time’s up, you’re the boss.
If you’re in the flow, reset for 20 minutes.
If not? You have permission to stop.
Want support to get stuff done — without the constant urgency?
I’m opening 3 INDIVIDUAL SPOTS FOR 3x3 WEEKLY RESETS:
3 months of ADHD-affirming coaching for bright, sensitive women. We’ll replace judgment with compassionate support and turn your inertia (or overwhelm) into tiny engaging actions.
These weekly resets will help you GET STUFF DONE, without the usual urgency.
Message “RESET” for more info.☺️