01/20/2026
Simple tasks can take hours with ADHD due to issues with executive function, like poor working memory and time blindness, plus the brain's need for dopamine, leading to task paralysis, overthinking, or getting lost in hyperfocus, making boring activities incredibly difficult to start or finish. Strategies like breaking tasks down, using timers (like Pomodoro), and body doubling can help manage this by creating structure and motivation.
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