Not procrastinating. Just overwhelmed. Here’s a way through.
This one’s for the days when motivation forgets to show up. When your to-do list looks like an abstract painting. When your brain wants to reboot itself like an old laptop. If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
3 Nudges from Paul
1. You don’t need to “feel ready.” You just need to move before the window closes.
That moment of energy or clarity? It’s a short-term lease. Use it before it expires – messy action beats perfect timing.
2. Small wins are compound interest for your confidence.
Each tiny step forward is like a deposit in your self-trust account – and yes, interest compounds even on the scrappy stuff.
3. It’s not procrastination. It’s fear dressed in sweatpants.
When you zoom in, hesitation usually isn’t laziness – it’s fear of messing up, of judgment, of starting. Recognize it, name it, move anyway.
2 Things I Found Useful
1. Quote:
“Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.” – Benjamin Disraeli
2. Tool / Hack:
This “brain dump sprint” from @HowToADHD:
Set a timer for 5 minutes. Dump every task, thought, or worry onto paper. No organizing. No editing. Just unload. Then pick one thing from the list. That’s your next step.
1 Question to Spark Progress
What’s one small thing you’ve been putting off that would take less than 10 minutes…and make you feel better immediately?
Feeling stuck too?
Hit reply and tell me the tiny thing you’re tackling today – even if it’s just putting your socks in the hamper.
I’ll cheer you on from my side of the screen. Remember – tiny progress > perfect plans – always.
Know someone whose brain bounces like yours?
Forward this to a friend who could use a little less guilt and a little more go.
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P.S. Haven’t read Beyond the Wall yet? It’s short, ADHD-friendly, and just might help you stop fighting your own brain. Grab it on Amazon here.
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