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It's The ADHD-Friendly Show | Personal Growth, Well-being and Productivity for Distractible Minds

Fear Less, Do More: Expanding Your Nervous System’s Capacity to Try New Things

Jun 21, 2024
Discover practical steps to expand your nervous system's ability to tackle fears and achieve goals. Learn how the ADHD brain responds to fear and explore calming exercises. Uncover techniques to move past fear, boost confidence, and enhance productivity.
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Quick takeaways

  • Identify fears triggering ADHD paralysis to rewire nervous system for action.
  • Engage in calming practices to shift focus from fear to confidence in pursuing goals.

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Understanding Fear and Taking Action

The podcast discusses how fear, especially in individuals with ADHD, can prevent them from pursuing their goals and dreams. It emphasizes the importance of identifying what one truly wants to do and being emotionally connected to those goals. By acknowledging the role of the amygdala in triggering fear responses, listeners are encouraged to address their fears and rewire their nervous systems to overcome paralysis and take action towards their aspirations.

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