SCOUT· 66%37m·2026-09-07·Mental HealthWhy ADHD People Procrastinate (And 4 Brain-Based Ways To Get Started)
Why does something as simple as replying to an email, doing the washing or starting a task feel almost impossible with ADHD? In this episode, leading ADHD advocate Hester Grainger reveals what’s really happening inside the ADHD brain when we procrastinate, and shares 4 practical, brain-based ways to finally get…
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“Interest, novelty, challenge, urgency. You’re welcome ☺️”
“In light of this, not sure "procrastination" is the best word. It is a combination of freezing from fear and overwhelm, and navigating survival.”
“Oh my this is me.. this is so helpful !!! People close to me often say 'why can't u just get it done' .... oh yes box #4 yes.. urgency works well for me and I always get things done at the last minute.”
“Describing me - menopause wheels just fell off - struggle to start things and lost executive function - now told likely audhd and now saving up to see someone”
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