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Nov 2024
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Overcoming ADHD task paralysis when you ...

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Feeling stuck and unable to start even simple tasks? You’re not lazy—this is ADHD task paralysis. Monica breaks down why this happens and shares science-backed strategies to help you get unstuck, from using the Pomodoro Technique to finding accountability through body doubling. Learn how to turn task paralysis into progress.

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