ADHD and Motivation: Name the Emotion, Shift the Action | Ep. 355

✨ Free training here: https://imbusybeingawesome.com/training Low motivation and procrastination are some of the most common ADHD challenges, but what's actually driving (or blocking) your motivation goes much deeper than you think. In this episode, ADHD coach Paula Engebretson breaks down the real mechanics of motivation, procrastination, and ADHD, and gives you a practical tool to take back control. Every action we take (or avoid) is driven by one of two directions: moving toward a feeling we want, or moving away from a feeling we don't want. For ADHD brains, the "away from" direction runs the show more often than we realize, and once you can see it, everything starts to shift. In this episode, you'll discover: The two directions of motivation we all navigate, and which one is most likely running your behavior right now How to identify the specific emotion underneath your motivation so you can stop spinning and start moving forward with intention A 4-step check-in tool to shift your thinking, generate the feeling you actually want with emotional regulation, and take one small step forward, even on your hardest days ✨ Work With Paula: Learn more about private coaching here: https://imbusybeingawesome.com/coaching/ Join We’re Busy Being Awesome (group coaching): https://imbusybeingawesome.com/group Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - a step-by-step course for ADHD brains https://imbusybeingawesome.com/overwhelm ✨ More ADHD Resources: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! https://imbusybeingawesome.com/quiz Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap: https://imbusybeingawesome.com/map Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp: https://coaching.imbusybeingawesome.c... Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain: http://imbusybeingawesome.com/work-wi... Access the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System: https://amzn.to/36tpPoc Stay focused with [brain.fm](http://brain.fm) and get a 30-day free trial* http://brain.fm/imbusybeingawesome *Some of the links included are affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission if you purchase through them. I only recommend resources and products that I personally use and love. Thanks for your support! ✨ Chapter Outline 00:00 Relief And Motivation 01:19 Toward Vs Away 02:39 Same Action Different Drive 05:15 ADHD And Urgency 07:28 Name The Emotion 08:09 Overwhelm Example 11:24 Shift Thoughts Gently 14:05 Chasing Relief Trap 17:30 Four Step Check In 19:35 Try It This Week 20:28 Free Training 21:30 Wrap Up And Resources