Do you wait until the last minute to write a paper, or complete something until it absolutely has to be done? Do you find it almost impossible to start any sooner? Does it make you feel guilty?
This week on Tips from an ADHD Coach, Jaye talks about how the pressure and shame that comes with waiting until the last minute can push us across the finish line… until it doesn’t. Listen for some tips that can help.
Related resources
ADHD and the myth of laziness (Rebecca’s story)
https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/adhd-aha/adhd-laziness-rebeccas-story
ADHD and perfectionism
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-and-perfectionism
ADHD and anxiety
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-and-anxiety-what-you-need-to-know
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:43 Rebecca’s quote
02:22 Using pressure and shame to motivate ourselves
08:30 What can we do instead?
11:22 Recap
For a transcript and more resources, visit the MissUnderstood page on Understood.org
https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/missunderstood/adhd-coach-myth-of-laziness
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