The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course

Ep 134. This Is Why You’re Avoiding That Task (ADHD)


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If you’ve ever had a task sitting on your list for days… weeks… months and you just COULDN'T make yourself do it, this video is for you.
This isn’t about laziness.
It’s not just about “breaking things down.” Sometimes the real issue is something deeper: dread.

In this video, I walk you through:
-Why some tasks feel impossible to start (even when they’re small)
-How “dread” impacts time, motivation, and follow-through
-A simple tool to understand why you’re stuck
-Practical ways to make high-dread tasks easier
-No shame. No “just push through.”
-Just realistic strategies that work with your brain.

Timestamps
00:00 – Why some tasks feel impossible to start
00:40 – When typical ADHD strategies don’t work
01:00 – The “dread scale” explained
01:45 – Why validating dread matters
02:00 – Real example: avoiding an insurance call
02:45 – How dread distorts time and effort
03:00 – Strategy #1: Choose the right time (bandwidth matters)
03:30 – Strategy #2: Reduce friction before starting
04:00 – Strategy #3: Plan for follow-up (boomerang tasks)
04:30 – Different types of dread (confusion, time, sensory, etc.)
05:00 – How to problem-solve based on your dread
05:30 – Why “just do it” doesn’t work
05:50 – Final thoughts + support
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