Ep 128. ADHD & Task Initiation: Why “Just Start” Hasn’t Worked (And What Actually Does)

👥 GROUP COACHING
👤 1:1 COACHING
✉️JOIN MAILING LIST

If you’ve ever been completely stuck — frozen, paused, unable to start — this is for you.
“Just start” is common productivity advice. But for many people with ADHD, it only works once… because secretly it means finish. And your brain knows it.
In this video, I share a brain-friendly shift that helps build self-trust, flexibility, and real momentum — especially for those chronic stuck patterns that aren’t about laziness or willpower.

This approach is especially helpful for late-diagnosed women with ADHD who are tired of swinging between all-or-nothing effort and shutdown.

You don’t need more pressure or perfection- You need a strategy that actually works with your brain.

If you’re looking for more support, I offer ADHD/Executive Function coaching and occupational therapy-informed services, including group programs.

Simple Timestamps
00:00 – When you’re stuck and can’t start
00:45 – Why “just start” often fails
01:30 – The trust problem (grandpa story)
02:15 – Why your brain stops believing you
02:45 – The real strategy: start with permission to stop
03:15 – Leaving things partway done (on purpose)
03:45 – Building self-trust and flexibility
04:30 – When this won’t apply (real deadlines)
05:00 – Try this instead of all-or-nothing