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Why “Start With Your Hardest Task” is the Worst Advice

February 19, 2026 | Renée Fishman

“Start with your hardest task” is common productivity advice that fails people with ADHD. But it’s also the wrong advice for neurotypical people.

Filed Under: ADHD, Productivity Tagged With: ADHD, advice, productivity

The Perils of High-Functioning ADHD

February 18, 2026 | Renée Fishman

Many adults with ADHD still manage to rack up an impressive list of achievements. Ironically, this can be an obstacle to self-acceptance and receiving support.

Filed Under: ADHD, Productivity Tagged With: ADHD, productivity, self-acceptance, self-compassion

5 Reasons Why the Habit Loop Framework Fails For Intentional Behavior Change

February 13, 2026 | Renée Fishman

The common approach to habit change is based on 5 assumptions that don’t apply to the intentional behaviors that adults want to cultivate.

Filed Under: ADHD, Habits, Productivity Tagged With: behavior, behavior change, consistency, habits, habits loop, predictability, productivity, reinforcement, reward, routines

3 Steps to Cultivate Energetic Alignment For Your Tasks

February 11, 2026 | Renée Fishman

You don’t have to be a victim to unpredictable energy states. Here are 3 steps to creating energetic alignment for your tasks.

Filed Under: ADHD, Productivity Tagged With: actions, ADHD, alignment, emotions, energy, productivity, strategy

What’s Really Happening When You Feel Like You “Don’t Want To”

February 10, 2026 | Renée Fishman

Even when you have high motivation to do something, sometimes a voice in your head says “I don’t want to.” Here’s what’s really happening.

Filed Under: ADHD, Productivity Tagged With: ADHD, bandwidth, desire, energy, motivation, productivity, quality, quantity, time

Why Advice to “Just Start” Falls Apart in Real Life

February 9, 2026 | Renée Fishman

You can be highly motivated and still struggle to begin. The advice to “just start” ignores the many factors required to initiate action.

Filed Under: ADHD, Productivity Tagged With: action, ADHD, coaching, motivation, productivity, start, task initiation

Motivation Is Not Enough

February 8, 2026 | Renée Fishman

Even if you’re highly motivated, you might still struggle to take action. You’re not broken. Here’s why motivation isn’t enough for the heavy lift of getting started.

Filed Under: ADHD, Productivity Tagged With: action, ADHD, holistic productivity, motivation, productivity, productivity coaching, task initiation

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