Anti-Planner results real changes that stick

Описание: ADHD Paralysis, Time Blindness, and Getting Unstuck with Dani Donovan

Feeling stuck, guilty, and called lazy? I sit down with Dani Donovan to get real about ADHD paralysis—and what actually helps.

If your brain’s yelling “move” but your body won’t, this conversation is for you. I asked Dani how that stuck moment really feels and what’s going on beneath the surface. We talk about the gap between knowing and doing, why procrastination isn’t laziness, and the small switches that make starting feel possible.

You’ll hear how Dani thinks about “stuck” vs. “unmotivated,” and why picking the right tool depends on naming what you’re actually feeling. I also share how we each build momentum without rigid systems—think body doubling, music timers, playful accountability, and one simple tracker that can change how you see your day.

By the end, you’ll see a kinder way to work with your brain: less shame, more clarity, and practical ways to begin again—any day of the week.

I reveal the cues, containers, and low-pressure rituals I use, and Dani shares the frameworks behind her Anti-Planner—without boxing you in.

Key Timestamps
0:22 – What ADHD paralysis really feels like (and why “just do it” backfires)
2:06 – Task initiation: can’t start vs. can’t stop
3:22 – Tools for “stuck”: body doubling and a surprising “speed run” approach
7:10 – The Anti-Planner explained: choose by feeling, not by date
7:31 – Music-as-timer: make progress in one album
9:06 – A low-key mantra that actually gets you moving
12:05 – Strategy fatigue and why having 100 systems can work
13:47 – Breaking big projects into parts (without overwhelming yourself)
21:18 – Brain dump your “open tabs,” then pick two
25:22 – Unmotivated ≠ lazy: what’s really missing
33:04 – Rituals, cues, and the “placebo” that still works
41:43 – One simple system: track time to see reality (not vibes)
45:46 – Discouraged: shame, self-trust, and small wins that count
51:06 – Forgive yourself—then choose what happens next
54:14 – Where to start when everything feels true at once

About the Guest
Dani Donovan is an ADHD creator, speaker, and author of The Anti-Planner: How to Get Stuff Done When You Don’t Feel Like It. Her viral comics and tools help neurodivergent folks see themselves clearly and find strategies that fit real life.

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Keywords: ADHD paralysis, task initiation, executive function, Anti-Planner, body doubling, time blindness, procrastination, self-trust, small wins, neurodivergent support

Dani's Links:
https://adhddd.com/
https://www.anti-planner.com/

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