How ADHD Affects Your Motivation
How ADHD Affects Your Motivation
6 months ago
verywellmind.com
People with ADHD often procrastinate, but it’s not because they’re lazy. Most people can start tasks based on importance. If something matters, they can usually get going. But ADHD brains are motivated more by interest, novelty, or urgency. If a task isn’t stimulating enough, the brain struggles to activate, even if the person knows it’s important. There’s also something called time blindness, where future deadlines don’t feel real yet. So the brain waits until the pressure is high enough to cre
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People with ADHD often procrastinate, but it’s not because they’re lazy. Most people can start tasks based on importance. If something matters, they can usually get going. But ADHD brains are motivated more by interest, novelty, or urgency. If a task isn’t stimulating enough, the brain struggles to activate, even if the person knows it’s important. There’s also something called time blindness, where future deadlines don’t feel real yet. So the brain waits until the pressure is high enough to cre
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There's a stereotype out there about ADHD, suggesting that we can be lazy. While everyone can experience laziness occasionally, individuals with ADHD have a deep desire for purpose and thrive on productivity. The frustration arises from the daily demands that keep us busy, leaving us unsatisfied when we can't FEED our purpose. My best advice is to hang in there because tomorrow is a new day. Hopefully, the never-ending to-do list will shrink, allowing you more time to nourish your purpose. #ADHD
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