I Have ADHD Podcast 35. 5 Things You Need INSTEAD of Motivation
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Dec 5, 2019 Forget motivation! Discover five essential alternatives that can drive success, especially for those with ADHD. Explore personal experiences revealing how emotions like fear can impact productivity. Learn strategies to define your goals without reliance on fleeting motivation. Embrace determination and the inevitability of failure as part of growth. Shift your focus to clarity of vision and resilience for a more stable path to achievement.
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ADHD Motivation Is A Processing Issue
- Kristin explains ADHD brains process dopamine differently, causing irregular motivation waves.
- This mismatch makes waiting for motivation an unreliable strategy for getting things done.
Grades Fluctuated With Motivation
- Kristin shares her grades swinging between As when motivated and Fs when not, averaging to Cs.
- She used this inconsistency to illustrate how waiting for motivation sabotaged outcomes.
Inaction Often Masks Fear
- Kristin realized her inaction often came from fear and imposter feelings, not lack of motivation.
- Recognizing the true emotion allowed her to address the root cause and take action.