Do you have THESE patterns of high-achieving ADHD?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  On the outside, people describe you as:

  • A.
    Disorganized and behind most of the time
  • B.
    Talented, but inconsistent
  • C.
    Organized, successful, and “on top of things”
  • D.
    Capable but often stressed or stretched thin
• 2.
  When you start a new project, you usually:

  • A.
    Overprepare, overthink, and exhaust yourself
  • B.
    Avoid starting until the pressure is unbearable
  • C.
    Hyperfocus, work intensely, and finish fast
  • D.
    Feel excited but struggle to follow through
• 3.
  Your productivity pattern looks most like:

  • A.
    Low and frustrating despite good intentions
  • B.
    Consistently productive, but at a high emotional cost
  • C.
    High output in short bursts followed by crashes
  • D.
    Uneven with frequent guilt and self-criticism
• 4.
  How do deadlines affect you?

  • A.
    They overwhelm me and shut me down
  • B.
    I meet them, but at the expense of sleep or wellbeing
  • C.
    They unlock my best work at the last minute
  • D.
    I miss them unless someone is holding me accountable
• 5.
  Which statement feels most true?

  • A.
    I feel stuck and behind no matter how hard I try
  • B.
    I rely heavily on anxiety, pressure, or perfectionism to perform
  • C.
    I succeed, but it never feels as easy as it looks
  • D.
    I know I’m capable of more, but can’t access it consistently
• 6.
  When things slow down or structure is removed, you:

  • A.
    Feel restless, unfocused, or oddly unmotivated
  • B.
    Feel anxious and unsure how to pace yourself
  • C.
    Lose momentum completely
  • D.
    Feel relieved but also disengaged

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  The Polished Overfunctioner

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  “If I can do this much, I shouldn’t be struggling.”What it looks like: You’re high-performing, outwardly organized, and often praised for your competence. People assume things come easily to you. What they don’t see is how much mental energy it takes to keep everything running.Does this sound like you? You rely heavily on hyperfocus, urgency, and internal pressure to perform. When things slow down or structure disappears, your brain struggles to stay engaged. Rest can feel uncomfortable, not restorative.What helps: Systems that support consistency, not just peak performance. Learning how to work with your brain without needing constant urgency.If this DOES sound like you, click here:
• 2.
  Anxious Achiever

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  “If I relax, I’ll lose control.”What it looks like: You meet deadlines. You get things done. But it comes at a cost. Anxiety, perfectionism, and self-pressure are doing a lot of the heavy lifting.Does this sound like you? You may feel productive, but never calm. Success feels fragile, like if you stop pushing, everything might fall apart.What helps: Decoupling productivity from anxiety. Building motivation and focus that don’t depend on stress or fear.If this sounds like you and productivity runs on anxiety… click here:
• 3.
  The Inconsistent High Performer

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  “Why can’t I do this all the time?”What it looks like: You know you’re capable. You’ve seen what you can do when things click. But accessing that version of yourself feels unpredictable.Does this sound like you? Some days you’re sharp and effective. Other days, starting feels impossible. This inconsistency often turns into shame or self-doubt.What helps: External scaffolding, realistic pacing, and tools that reduce friction when motivation is low.If this feels uncomfortably accurate… you might want to take this:
• 4.
  The Burned-Out Striver

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  “I used to be better at this.”What it looks like: You’re tired. Tasks feel heavier than they should. Deadlines overwhelm you instead of motivating you.Does this sound like you? You may have once been high-achieving but now feel disconnected from that version of yourself. Chronic overwhelm or burnout has depleted your reserves.What helps: Nervous system recovery, lowered cognitive load, and rebuilding capacity before pushing for performance again.If pushing harder isn’t working anymore, this is your next step: