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Hacking Your ADHD

The ADHD Guide to Motivation and Follow-Through with Russ Jones

Mar 10, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Russ Jones, host of the ADHD Big Brother podcast and an expert in community-based ADHD coaching, dives into the challenges of motivation and follow-through. He emphasizes the pitfalls of traditional goal-setting for those with ADHD, suggesting more dynamic, interest-driven approaches. Russ shares valuable hacks like gamifying chores and the importance of accountability and community support in overcoming inertia. His insights illuminate how building a supportive network can empower individuals to take action and enhance their productivity.
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Quick takeaways

  • Adopting a reverse mountain approach to goal-setting can transform daunting tasks into manageable steps, making progress feel achievable for individuals with ADHD.
  • Building a strong community provides essential support and accountability, significantly enhancing motivation and helping individuals overcome inertia in their daily tasks.

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Strategies for Overcoming ADHD Inertia

Traditional goal setting methods may fail for individuals with ADHD, leading to inertia and difficulty in taking action. To combat this, adopting a reverse mountain approach can be effective, where one imagines themselves at the goal's summit and allows that visualization to guide their steps down. This shift in perspective not only helps in identifying smaller, actionable tasks but also makes the process feel more achievable and less daunting. With this technique, individuals can create a clearer pathway to their objectives, rather than feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of reaching the goal itself.

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