In this podcast, the hosts discuss the second barrier of ADHD - action. They explore how small barriers can hinder progress, highlight strategies to overcome the barrier, and emphasize the importance of breaking down tasks. They also share examples of clients overcoming the second barrier and discuss the role of coaches in helping clients navigate the learning process.
Breaking tasks into manageable steps is crucial for overcoming barriers to action in ADHD.
Identifying motivators other than urgency and engaging in specific, measurable exercises encourage progress in ADHD.
Deep dives
Barrier of Action: Understanding ADHD's Impact on Taking Action
In this episode, the hosts discuss the second barrier of action in the three barrier complex of awareness, action, and learning. They explore the universal dilemma of why people with ADHD struggle to do what they know they ought to do. They highlight how ADHD executive function challenges make it difficult to move from knowledge to action and sustainably implement change. The hosts emphasize the need to appreciate subtle completions along the way and break tasks into manageable steps to overcome barriers to action. They also discuss the importance of identifying motivators other than urgency and engaging in specific, measurable exercises to encourage progress.
The Nuanced Nature of Barriers to Action and the Importance of Curiosity
The hosts delve into the nuanced nature of barriers to action, sharing examples from their coaching experiences. They highlight the significance of curiosity and choice in the face of commitment and the value of creativity in designing action steps. They stress the challenge of cognitive inflexibility and the tendency to view tasks as either fully completed or not done at all. The hosts encourage listeners to challenge black-and-white thinking, identify small actionable steps, and recognize the progress made along the way as they work towards their goals.
Appreciating Subtle Signals and Overcoming Logistical Barriers
The hosts discuss the importance of appreciating subtle signals and understanding how ADHD impacts the ability to break tasks into manageable steps. They address the challenge of not recognizing smaller completions along the way, leading to a perception that nothing has been accomplished. They highlight the role of diversity in motivators beyond urgency and encourage listeners to focus on values, needs, and specific strategies to overcome barriers. The hosts also share personal experiences, illustrating how seemingly insignificant logistical issues can create substantial barriers to taking action.
In this episode of Translating ADHD, Ash and Cam discuss the second barrier of ADHD - action. They discuss how the second barrier epitomizes the universal ADHD dilemma of not taking action on the thing we know we ought to do. They explore how small and subtle barriers can often hinder progress, even when the bigger issues are recognized. They emphasize the importance of breaking down tasks into manageable steps, taking action, and learning from the experience.
Additionally, they share examples from their coaching practices of clients overcoming the second barrier. They also refer to two resources from Season 1 generated by podcast listeners - The Six Cs to Completion and Cam’s Seven Factors to Action.