Argh! To get you the above, I just googled "ADHD creating crisis to get the job done" and gave you the first well-sourced quote I found. But of courses I had to read a few more of the suggested links before I closed them.... So I am inflicting my distraction on you. Here's a couple of good quick reads that may ring a few bells for you smile , and a long but excellent one by an expert recommended by our psych:

https://www.oaktreecounselor.com/blog/adult-adhd-lazy
https://www.additudemag.com/secrets-of-the-adhd-brain/
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-motivation-problems-getting-started-on-tough-projects/
http://www.russellbarkley.org/factsheets/ADHD_EF_and_SR.pdf