The Rush Trap: Slowing Down to Move Forward explores why many neurodivergent people feel driven to start tasks before fully planning, a pattern rooted in executive function differences rather than laziness. The episode explains how ADHD-related impulsivity, dopamine needs, time blindness, and autism-related overwhelm or masking can fuel this urge to rush. It offers compassionate, research-informed strategies—like brief planning pauses, simple checklists, micro-steps, and body doubling—to help slow down, reduce stress, and work more effectively.

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8. https://actifyaba.com/how-to-support-task-initiation-in-autism-with-practical-tips/

9. https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/demand-avoidance

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13. https://www.additudemag.com/how-do-i-stop-being-impulsive-adhd/