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Back to Episodes3: Free Your ADHD Motivation from Fear and Urgency
Description
You're doing everything you're supposed to do, and you're still exhausted, still running on urgency and caffeine. If motivation only shows up when the pressure is unbearable, this episode explains why.
I'm breaking down the connection between ADHD fight or flight, and motivation, why last-minute scrambling isn't a character flaw, and what becomes possible as your nervous system starts to regulate.
00:33 – Understanding Fight or Flight in ADHD
02:48 – Fear, Urgency, Guilt: Common ADHD Motivators
07:32 – Switching to Sustainable Pull Motivators
14:17 – Why State Changes Precede Behavior Changes
18:12 – Fight or Flight Makes ADHD Exhausting
24:05 – Fight or Flight Blocks Rest and Enjoyment
Check out the full show notes and other resources at https://jennafree.com/blog/free-adhd-motivation-fear-urgency
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