How to make yourself do stuff when you're paralyzed with overwhelm

Do you ever feel paralyzed with overwhelm? When you feel like you can't get motivated or your ADHD is taking over, this video can help you get started on the tough problems. Thanks Christi for sharing!! https://www.instagram.com/christi.newrutzen Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Here's my Emotion Processing course: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/emotion-processing Do you ever feel so overwhelmed that you just… shut down? You want to be motivated, but instead you’re stuck, frozen, and frustrated with yourself. If you have ADHD—or you’re just overwhelmed by life—this can feel like a daily battle. In this video, you’ll learn why overwhelm isn’t laziness—it’s your brain going into survival mode—and why trying to “just try harder” often backfires. When your brain is overloaded, it’s not a motivation problem. It’s a state problem. I’ll walk you through 5 practical, research-informed strategies to help you get motivated again—even when you feel completely overwhelmed: • How to shift your mental and physical state so your brain can engage • Why ADHD brains struggle with overwhelm (and what actually helps) • Simple ways to reduce overload and gain clarity fast • How to build momentum when you feel stuck • Tools to make boring tasks easier and more motivating Whether you’re dealing with ADHD, burnout, anxiety, or just too much on your plate, these small shifts can help you move from overwhelmed to action—without shame or pressure. If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed and wondering why you can’t get motivated, this video will give you practical tools you can use today to start moving forward again. You’re not broken—you’re overwhelmed. Let’s fix that. 00:00 ADHD: How to Stop Procrastinating 01:19 When ADHD Overwhelm Feels Like Survival Mode 02:47 How to Get Motivated: Change Your Nervous System 04:19 Restorying Safety When Overwhelmed 05:26 Somatic Tools for Regulating the Ov