Flu explains · Video from October 16, 2026
Waiting for motivation to start is a trap
Originally in Brazilian Portuguese, with English audio and subtitles.
Transcript
Waiting for motivation to show up before you start? That’s a trap. For many people with ADHD, the drive doesn’t come first: it shows up after you start. Action comes first. Motivation follows. So the trick is to start ridiculously small. Put on your sneakers.
Open the notebook. Pick out one sock. That small, your brain has nothing to run from. What’s today’s tiny step?
A practical tip, not treatment. This video is not a substitute for medical or psychological care. Flu is an animated character. The scripts are written by Grazi, who has ADHD and created Fluir.