Join me in this game-changing episode where I reveal the truth about motivation and teach you how to get things done when you don’t feel like it—the ultimate ADHD superpower. If you’ve ever waited for the “right mood,” made great plans you never follow, or felt stuck between knowing what to do and actually doing it, this episode will transform how you approach action-taking forever.
What you’ll learn:
- Why motivation is a myth and comes AFTER you start, not before
- The three major thought problems keeping you stuck (it’ll take too long, it’s too hard, I don’t know how)
- How to use feelings as fuel instead of letting them derail you
- The power of reframing from “I have to” to “I get to” and “I want to”
- Why you can get started even when feeling uncomfortable emotions
- The 10-minute rule that beats procrastination every time
- How to break down projects so resistance disappears
- Why keeping commitments to yourself matters more than keeping them to others
- Body doubling strategies and accountability systems that actually work
- The “when exactly” method that increases follow-through from 40% to 70%
Tools I Use and Recommend:
- The 10-minute rule for overcoming task resistance
- Thought Download exercises to clear mental clutter
- The C-T-F-A-R model for understanding how thoughts create results
- Reframing worksheets to shift your relationship with tasks
- “When exactly” planning for specific day/time commitments
- Body doubling through services like Focusmate
- Task breakdown method: making steps so small it’s easier to do them than avoid them
- Rewards system with immediate gratification for your ADHD brain
“You can’t wait for motivation. She’s always late and you just have to start without her. Motivation comes after we get started—you have to get going and then you’ll get motivated.” – Mande John
From Stuck to Moving Forward
Learn why waiting for motivation keeps you trapped and how to build momentum regardless of how you feel. I share practical strategies from years of coaching ADHD adults who’ve learned to take action consistently, even when their brain says “not today.”
Resources:
- Free Get Things Done Workbook: http://www.learntothrivewithadhd.com/workbook2025
- Learn more about private coaching: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/services/
- Free Resources: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/freeresources/
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This episode is essential for anyone with ADHD who struggles with procrastination, waits for motivation, or feels capable but can’t seem to follow through. Remember: you don’t need to feel motivated to take action—you just need the right tools and mindset.
Share in the comments: What’s one thing you’ve been avoiding that you could give just 10 minutes to today? Let’s build some momentum together!
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