If you live with ADHD, you’ve likely battled the heavy feeling of not being able to start a task — no matter how important it is.
And maybe, like so many others, you’ve blamed yourself: “Why am I being so lazy?”
But here’s the truth:
It’s not laziness. It’s a nervous system freeze response.
ADHD brains are highly sensitive to overwhelm, emotional pressure, and fear of failure. When a task feels too big, too complicated, or emotionally charged, your nervous system can enter a freeze state — the same biological survival response designed to protect you from danger.
You aren’t failing.
Your body is trying to protect you.
🌿 Energy healing has been one of my greatest allies for this.
Through Reiki, I work with the bodymind to gently release the stuck fear patterns — the invisible “walls” that can make even the smallest task feel impossible.
🌟 With Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques, I help reframe the emotional meaning around tasks, easing the inner critic that says you have to “do it perfectly” or “do it all now.”
🌞 One of the simplest ways I support myself before I even try to start a task?
I get outside.
I walk (weather permitting).
I let the sunlight touch my skin, helping regulate my bodymind (by supporting dopamine production and balancing circadian rhythms).
Then I place my hands or feet on the earth if the weather allows (absorbing free electrons from the ground which helps reduce inflammation and calm the nervous system).
For me — and for so many ADHD and neurodivergent souls — natural light, fresh air, and gentle movement signal safety to the nervous system.
It’s not about forcing motivation.
It’s about creating the conditions where starting feels possible again.
You’re not broken.
You’re sensitive, intelligent, and wired for a different rhythm.
If this resonates, know you’re not alone — and if you feel the pull, I would love to support you in a session. 👉 Schedule Your Healing Session