The ADHD CEO 178: Stop Procrastinating: 3 ADHD Hacks That Actually Help You Finish What Matters
Aug 12, 2025
Struggling with procrastination? Discover how the ADHD brain can sabotage your productivity and find actionable strategies to overcome it. Get introduced to the 2-Minute Rule for quick starts and learn about body doubling to keep you on track, even solo. Dive into dopamine-first planning to rewire your approach to tasks and combat burnout. Explore the transformative 80% completion rule to help you finish what matters while embracing your unique neurodivergent strengths!
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Why ADHD Procrastination Is Different
- ADHD procrastination is caused by the brain short-circuiting when tasks feel boring, overwhelming, or unclear.
- That pattern creates a guilt loop even though the person wants to act.
Start With Two Minutes
- Use the Two-Minute Rule: commit only to starting a task for two minutes to bypass resistance.
- If two minutes feels too big, shrink the step to something microscopic like opening your laptop.
Leverage Body Doubling
- Try body doubling by having someone present while you work to activate your focus system.
- Use virtual options like Focusmate, study streams, or record yourself if no in-person partner exists.