MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel Tips from an ADHD Coach: When the chaos stops
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Oct 1, 2024 ADHD coach Jaye Lin shares valuable insights on managing ADHD. She explains how a lack of chaos can ironically hinder productivity, leaving many feeling unmotivated. Jaye dives into the importance of finding the right amount of stress to kickstart focus and offers practical strategies like shorter work intervals and creating mini-deadlines. With a keen eye on balancing chaos and productivity, she encourages celebrating small achievements to boost motivation and reduce anxiety.
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Jen's Pandemic Clarity and Struggle
- Jen experienced a rare calm and clarity during the pandemic without the usual chaos of her life.
- Despite feeling happy and creative, she struggled to be productive and sought therapy to understand why.
Chaos Fuels Then Burns Out
- ADHD brains get a dopamine boost from chaos and deadlines, which helps with focus and productivity.
- Yet stress beyond a certain level causes burnout and sharp declines in executive function.
Chaos Absence Hampers Productivity
- Removing life's chaos can lead to understimulation, making it hard to start or finish tasks.
- ADHD brains often wait for urgency or deadlines to initiate focused work.