From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action

022: Don't let perfectionism steal your joy: how to stop overthinking & take action as a perfectionist


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Is perfectionism keeping you from doing the things you WANT to do? I’m breaking down how perfectionism sneaks into your hobbies, creativity, and daily life, keeping you from experiencing full joy. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to recognize where perfectionism is stealing your joy—and how to take back control with small, simple shifts. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The sneaky ways perfectionism holds you back from things that bring you joy

✅ Why perfectionists struggle with hobbies, creativity, and trying new things

✅ The difference between healthy standards vs. perfectionistic fear

✅ How to shift your mindset and stop waiting for the “perfect” time

✅ A simple challenge to help you start doing things just for fun

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

Resources Mentioned:

  • Sign up for the FREE ADHD Action Plan Private Podcast
  • Join the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started
  • Read the blog version of this episode here: https://www.executivefunctioningfirst.com/podcast/022

Connect with Sarah Lovell: 

  • Website: Executive Functioning First
  • Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

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From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take ActionBy Sarah Lovell - Executive Function & ADHD Coach

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