The One ADHD Mantra that Got Me from Frozen to Finished
- Jun 2
- 2 min read
Let’s be real: ADHD brains are incredible at dreaming up ideas.
Big ones. Creative ones. Life-changing ones.
But starting those ideas?
That can feel like trying to push a parked car uphill.
Let me introduce you to Jess.
Jess has an idea that lights her up.
She thinks about it all the time.
But every time she’s ready to start, her brain whispers:
“You’re not ready.”
“You’re not good enough.”
“It needs to be perfect first.”
“Let’s research a little more before we try…”
So Jess waits.
Plans more. Refines the idea. Watches YouTube tutorials.
She calls it “being productive.”
But deep down?
She’s stuck. Frozen by fear.
Avoiding the discomfort that comes with trying.
Here’s What No One Tells You (Especially If You Have ADHD):
Readiness isn’t something you wait for.
It’s something you create—by taking action.
That was Jess’s turning point.
She gave herself a new mantra:
“I can start before I feel ready.”
And then, she did something radical…She lowered the bar.
Here’s What “Lowering the Bar” Looked Like for Jess:
Writing just one messy sentence
Spending two minutes on the idea—nothing more
Letting it be awkward, imperfect, and small
Choosing progress over perfection
And it worked. Not because it was amazing.
But because it broke the loop.
Why ADHD Brains Get Stuck in the “Frozen” Zone:
If any of this feels familiar, you’re not alone. ADHD brains often:
Get stuck in all-or-nothing thinking
Feel like everything has to be perfect or not at all
Struggle with task initiation (that “where do I even start?” feeling)
Avoid discomfort by planning endlessly instead of doing
But here's the shift:
Instead of trying to feel ready first…You move first—and the readiness follows.
Try This ADHD-Friendly Reset:
Lower the bar: What’s the smallest step you could take right now? Half a step counts.
Interrupt the perfection spiral: Remind yourself—done is better than perfect.
Name what’s happening: “This isn’t procrastination. I’m avoiding discomfort. That’s human.”
Say it out loud: “I can start before I feel ready.”
It’s a mantra that turns frozen into finished.
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