I’ve been blocked for 6 months on work that could genuinely change my life. WHY can't I get myself to do 2 focused hours a day?
For the life of me, can someone please please help me understand how to get past a massive block that has been going on for more than six months?
I'm in a great spot with emotional regulation, sleep, nutrition, journaling, hobbies, and exercise. Have no children and work from home (maybe an issue).
I create digital guides for niche, highly specialized senior management roles in tech, and I have credibility and a strong industry background. I know there is demand.
In theory, I could also do consulting and probably make good money, but I struggle with the whole client-facing thing, so that's a no go.
The frustrating part is that this is not complicated. I know what to do. I need to finish and publish two or three guides, then reach out to qualified contacts to promote them. That’s it. I’m currently unemployed after a layoff (not looking for a job), so this is the main thing I should be working on. Realistically, even two focused hours a day would move this forward quickly.
But for the past 6 months, I’ve mostly been avoiding the work, and finding every possible excuse to do other things.
I don't use or plan to use meds for my ADHD. I’ve hired two coaches, worked with two psychologists, joined a community, studied the ADHD brain, and tried to understand what’s happening. But I’m honestly at my wit’s end.
How do I get myself to sit down for 2 hours a day and work on something that I enjoy, could be my livelihood, and help me earn the money I need to pay my bills?
I’m not looking for generic 'just be disciplined' advice because that hasn't worked, although I've been incredibly disciplined my whole life. I’d really appreciate practical strategies from people who have dealt with this kind of avoidance, paralysis, ADHD-related resistance, or solopreneur blocks.