How to get yourself to do stuff when you're overwhelmed - ADHD-friendly Task Paralysis

Do you ever feel paralyzed with overwhelm? When you feel like you can't get motivated or your ADHD is taking over, this video can help you get started on the tough problems. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.co... Here's my Emotion Processing course: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.co... Thanks Christi for sharing!!   / christi.newrutzen   Do you ever feel so overwhelmed that you just… shut down? You want to be motivated, but instead you’re stuck, frozen, and frustrated with yourself. If you have ADHD—or you’re just overwhelmed by life—this can feel like a daily battle. In this video, you’ll learn why overwhelm isn’t laziness—it’s your brain going into survival mode—and why trying to “just try harder” often backfires. When your brain is overloaded, it’s not a motivation problem. It’s a state problem. I’ll walk you through 5 practical, research-informed strategies to help you get motivated again—even when you feel completely overwhelmed: • How to shift your mental and physical state so your brain can engage • Why ADHD brains struggle with overwhelm (and what actually helps) • Simple ways to reduce overload and gain clarity fast • How to build momentum when you feel stuck • Tools to make boring tasks easier and more motivating Whether you’re dealing with ADHD, burnout, anxiety, or just too much on your plate, these small shifts can help you move from overwhelmed to action—without shame or pressure. If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed and wondering why you can’t get motivated, this video will give you practical tools you can use today to start moving forward again. You’re not broken—you’re overwhelmed. Let’s fix that. 00:00 ADHD: How to Stop Procrastinating 01:19 When ADHD Overwhelm Feels Like Survival Mode 02:47 How to Get Motivated: Change Your Nervous System 04:19 Restorying Safety When Overwhelmed 05:26 Somatic Tools for Regulating the Overwhelmed ADHD Brain 07:41 Stop Procrastination by Externalizing Your ADHD 11:41 Lessen ADHD Overwhelm by Shrinking the Task 14:09 How to Get Yourself to Do Stuff: Gamify! 17:33 How to Stop Procrastinating with Time Boxing 18:50 Moving from ADHD Procrastination to Action Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanuts... FREE Mental Health Resources: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.co... Check out my podcast, Therapy in a Nutshell: https://tinpodcast.podbean.com/ Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/c... If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or 988 or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC