Let& #39;s talk about ADHD procrastination.
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This includes perfectionism ("if I can& #39;t do this perfectly, I won& #39;t do it at all"), anxious avoidance ("this task makes me feel uncomfortable"), and productive procrastination ("I& #39;ll do something that scares me less").
This includes perfectionism ("if I can& #39;t do this perfectly, I won& #39;t do it at all"), anxious avoidance ("this task makes me feel uncomfortable"), and productive procrastination ("I& #39;ll do something that scares me less").
Depending on your type of procrastinating, you might approach each differently.
Perfectionism getting in the way? Avoid overthinking. Start with a small piece of the task that you know you CAN do.
Anxious avoidance? Try moving your body. This helps break a freeze response.
Perfectionism getting in the way? Avoid overthinking. Start with a small piece of the task that you know you CAN do.
Anxious avoidance? Try moving your body. This helps break a freeze response.
Productive procrastination can be an effective tactic if you wield it well! Try setting a timer and alternate between the task that doesn& #39;t intimidate you and the one that does.
Procrastination, in all of its forms, often stems from fear. So in every case, it& #39;s worth asking yourself: What am I afraid of? Acknowledge the emotions and give yourself permission to feel them, rather than avoiding them.
Procrastination can be like convincing yourself you& #39;re drowning without realizing the water is shallow enough to stand up in!
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Find your feet, place them on the ground, and remind yourself that no matter what, you& #39;re safe.
You& #39;ve got this!
Find your feet, place them on the ground, and remind yourself that no matter what, you& #39;re safe.
You& #39;ve got this!