This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ...

I spent 45 minutes last week staring at a pile of clothes on the chair that needed to be put away. With each passing minute, the shame increased. The rational part of my brain knew that this task ...

You sit in front of your laptop, your brain buzzing, but nothing actually happens. You scroll, think, plan, and still tell yourself, “If I could just get motivated, I'd be unstoppable.” Then you blame ...

Motivation can be one of the hardest challenges for people with ADHD. Tasks you want to do may still feel impossible to begin, and everyday responsibilities can drain your energy faster than they ...

Do you have a tough time getting unstructured projects at work or school completed on time? Many people with ADHD can manage smaller tasks that are concrete and uncomplicated. But, when faced with ...

People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may require higher levels of stimulation and motivation and become bored more easily than those without ADHD. People with ADHD can ...