Many older teens and adults with ADHD struggle with motivation, often due to underlying anxiety rather than a lack of ambition. Anxiety can create barriers to starting and completing tasks by increasing procrastination, perfectionism, avoidance, and self-doubt. Given today’s unpredictable world, anxiety is more prevalent than ever, with nearly half of adults and many adolescents with ADHD also experiencing anxiety, whether diagnosed or not. This session examines the relationship between ADHD, anxiety, and executive function challenges that impact motivation. Anxiety heightens ADHD-related agitation, distractibility, and impulsivity, leading to cycles of inaction and frustration. The presenter will explore how anxiety disrupts motivation and provide strategies to break free from stress-induced paralysis. By addressing perfectionism, negative thought patterns, and low accountability as coping mechanisms for anxiety, participants will learn to improve daily functioning. The session incorporates cognitive behavioral, insight-oriented, and mindfulness techniques to reframe unhelpful thinking, regulate emotions, and foster self-acceptance. Through interactive discussions, real-life examples, and action-planning exercises, attendees will gain practical tools to overcome ADHD-anxiety-motivation challenges. Ultimately, participants will develop strategies to build trust in themselves, establish realistic expectations, and create routines that support success rather than reinforce past struggles.