Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD

E272: You're Not Lazy: Why You Don't Finish Simple Tasks


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You start the day with good intentions. "This afternoon, I'm going to drop off this return real quick." But then you can't find the box. Or the tape. And now your printer is out of ink. Suddenly, the whole day's gone, and the box is still sitting by the door. Sound familiar?

In this episode—recorded from my car in full chauffeur-mom mode—I'm breaking down why your ADHD brain struggles to finish simple tasks. Spoiler: it's not because you're lazy. It's because what looks like one small task is actually a full project with multiple steps... and no one told us that.

I'll walk you through the three phases of any project (even the "easy" ones): deciding, preparing, and doing. And more importantly, how recognizing those steps can save your time, your energy, and your self-esteem.

If you've ever beat yourself up over why that return never made it to the post office, this one's for you. You're not lazy. Your brain just needs a different approach.

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-272-you-are-not-lazy-adhd-why-you-do-not-finish-simple-easy-tasks

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