Why do quick fixes for ADHD, like timers, body doubling, and dopamine hacks, only work for a while?
In this episode of ADHD Support Talk, Lynne Edris explores the dopamine dilemma unique to the ADHD brain and why these short-term strategies often fall short. Lynne explains how dopamine affects our motivation, focus, and follow-through, and why we keep getting pulled back into old habits.
But here’s the good news: there’s a way to move beyond the constant search for motivation. Join Lynne as she shares deeper, lasting strategies that help you take action even when you’re not “feeling it” and finally build the consistency you’ve been looking for.
You’ll learn:
- How dopamine differences affect ADHD motivation and productivity;
- Why quick fixes like timers, body doubling, and the dopamine menu are short-lived solutions;
- About the importance of an internal locus of control for lasting success;
- Tips for building habits that don’t rely on external motivation and tactics; and
- Strategies Lynne uses with her clients to break the cycle of procrastination and build easier, consistent follow-through.
Listen now to learn how to create real, lasting change in managing your ADHD!
Podcast Co-Host Lynne Edris helps overwhelmed professionals take control of their time and tackle their to-dos with ease so they have more time, more energy, and more money for what they love most! As a woman with ADHD herself, she has been where her clients are and come out the other side, so to speak. She’s gone from living in a constant state of chaos and under-performance to a life full of success and fulfillment, and wants to help you achieve your version of success as well! Learn more about her 90-day “Get it Done” program to help you solve your struggles with avoidance, overwhelm and procrastination once and for all by addressing them at the real, root cause of “what’s going on between your ears” at www.ProcrastinationProgram.com . You can learn more about Lynne and contact her through her website at www.CoachingADDvantages.com.
Tara McGillicuddy is described by those who know her – clients, fellow leaders, and community – as dedicated to the deep, soulful
energetic-level shifts required by life. Whether she’s helping to SEE your life more clearly, identify where you’re stuck, tuning into sacred energies OR she’s helping to build a practical life with tools, structure, physical help and precise action steps, she is committed to giving everything she knows to help you live your best life and to feel fulfilled by it.
Tara has been known and celebrated in the ADHD community for decades of practical and long-lasting shifts in tens of thousands in her communities. The creator of ADDClasses.com, The ADHD Awareness Expo and ADHD Support Talk Radio Tara is one of the longest-standing leaders in the field. Over the years she has also honed her natural skills as an empath. She now also combines the rare gift of sight and energetic knowing and her latest project is Empath Now a resource to help Empower Empaths.
ADHD Support Talk Radio is an award winning Podcast for Adults with ADD / ADHD. Co-hosts Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris are joined by Adult ADHD experts and they cover important topics related to Adult ADD / ADHD. Podcast guests include Dr. Edward Hallowell, Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, Dr. Ari Tuckman, Laurie Dupar, Terry Matlen and many more.
Tara McGillicuddy is the Producer, Owner and Co-host of the ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast. You may contact Tara with general questions or feedback about the podcast.
Lynne Edris is the Co-host of the ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast. You may contact Lynne with feedback about her episodes.
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