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

024: "Why can't I finish my to-do list?" 5 Tips to manage overwhelm as a perfectionist


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Do you ever end your day feeling like you didn’t get enough done, no matter how much you actually accomplished? 

In this episode, we’re diving into the reasons behind this all-too-common feeling, from impossible expectations to executive functioning challenges like time blindness and prioritization struggles. 

I share 5 practical strategies to help you shift your mindset, plan more effectively, and finally start giving yourself the credit you deserve.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why our brains focus on what we didn’t do rather than what we did
  • How perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking contribute to overwhelm
  • 5 actionable strategies to help you reality-check your to-do list and feel more accomplished

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

Resources Mentioned:

  • Blog Version of the Podcast
  • Sign up for the FREE ADHD Action Plan Private Podcast
  • Join the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started

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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