3: Free Your ADHD Motivation from Fear and Urgency

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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