How RSD turns motivation into avoidance (and what actually helps) Perfectionism is often praised in our culture, or at the very least, looked at in a somewhat positive light. It gets labeled as “having high standards,” “being driven,” or “just wanting to do things well.” But in my work as an ADHD coach, I’ve learned something important: For many ADHDers, perfectionism has very little to do with excellence — and everything to do with emotional safety. More specifically, it’s o
