Delegating sounds simple; just hand something off and check it off your list, right? But if you have ADHD, executive functioning challenges, or a touch of perfectionism, it’s rarely that straightforward. In this episode, I’m breaking down why delegating can feel so complicated, sharing a few real-life examples, and giving you practical strategies to make it a little easier. 

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why delegating requires all of your executive functioning skills
• The most common reasons it’s hard to delegate — from time blindness to people-pleasing
• How to separate planning from action so you can actually pass things off
• Simple check-in questions to help you decide what’s worth keeping and what to delegate
• How to reframe delegation as an act of trust, not control

Resources Mentioned:

• Get your Free ADHD Action Plan 
• Read the Blog here 

Other Episodes You Might Enjoy: 

• Episode 45: How to stop being a people pleaser: 5 traps to watch out for
• Episode 46: Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard (and How to Make It Easier)
• Episode 47: Why “Just Ask for Help” Isn’t Actually That Simple (& how to practice asking for help)

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

Connect with Sarah Lovell: 

• Website: Executive Functioning First
• Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

Chapters

05:13 Five Reasons Delegation is Difficult

07:51 Strategies for Effective Delegation

10:43 The Role of Time Management in Delegation

13:16 Prioritizing Tasks for Better Delegation

15:49 Overcoming People-Pleasing in Delegation

18:38 Communication Challenges in Delegation

21:34 Reflection and Practice in Delegation

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