Motivation vs Capacity (ADHD, Burnout & Executive Dysfunction)

Motivation vs Capacity (ADHD, Burnout & Executive Dysfunction)

Why does motivation feel so inconsistent when you’re AuDHD or ADHD?


In this episode, I talk about the difference between motivation vs capacity — and why sometimes it’s not that you “can’t be bothered”… it’s that your brain and nervous system literally don’t have the capacity.


We explore:

– ADHD motivation struggles and burnout

– executive dysfunction and “why can’t I just do it?”

– the difference between wanting to do something vs being able to

– nervous system overload and shutdown

– letting go of shame around productivity


If you’ve ever felt lazy, stuck, or frustrated with yourself for not doing things you want to do — this might help you understand why.


You’re not lacking motivation. You might be lacking capacity.

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