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ADHD Big Brother - ADHD and Depression Solutions, Laughter, and Thoughts
099 - Easiest Point Of Entry and Some ADHD/Normie Thoughts
Jul 31, 2023
The podcast discusses challenges faced by individuals with ADHD and comorbid depression. The host explores the concept of hyperfocus and the unique abilities of those with ADHD. They also discuss the concept of half-assing as a way to give their best effort and finding the easiest point of entry to overcome resistance. Tips on breaking out of paralysis and tackling tasks are provided.
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- Embrace the concept of 'half-assing' as a form of giving normie-level effort for individuals with ADHD, acknowledging that their ADHD hyperfocus is equivalent to a normie 200% effort.
- Find the easiest point of entry into tasks as a way to overcome paralysis and move forward, by starting with small nudges and breaking the task into simple steps.
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Overcoming the Struggle to Get Started
The speaker discusses the difficulty he experiences in getting started on tasks due to his ADHD and depression. He describes the internal conflict and tension he feels when facing simple chores like doing the laundry, which seems overwhelming and goes against his inner values. He acknowledges that while he knows how to do the task, he struggles with taking the first step. The speaker introduces the concept of 'half-assing' as a way to give a normie 100% effort, which may be perceived as effortlessness for someone with ADHD. He suggests starting with small nudges and finding the easiest point of entry into a task as a means to break out of paralysis and move forward.
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