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

028: 3 Tools to overcome procrastination when you're paralyzed, overwhelmed, and stuck


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Do you have something you want to do, but you just can't start? In this episode, I share my own personal story of being stuck and the exact step-by-step formula I use (and teach clients!) to take action in a way that feels good. This episode will help you understand what’s really getting in the way (it may not be what you think)—and how to gently shift your mindset and choose tools that actually work for your brain. 

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What You’ll Learn:

  • The difference between procrastination and stuckness
  • How self-talk can sabotage your ability to get started
  • Why perfectionism and “someday goals” keep us paralyzed
  • A simple shift to turn a vague goal into an action plan

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

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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