Why Do I Always Wait Until the Last Minute? (And What to Actually Do About It)

If you've ever found yourself scrambling to finish something right before the deadline — telling yourself next time will be different — this episode is for you. I'm digging into why your brain is wired to lean on urgency as a motivator, and I want you to walk away feeling understood.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why waiting until the last minute isn't a character flaw or a moral failing — it's actually how many ADHD and neurodivergent brains are wired to function
• What Parkinson's Law is and how noticing & naming it can help you get started sooner
• How to create "healthy urgency" through sprints and anchor points so you're not always crunching at the finish line
• Why "someday goals" are often the hardest to start and what to do when there's no real deadline pushing you
• Sometimes waiting until the last minute to get started can actually be the best strategy (and how to do it in a way that is supportive!)

Resources:

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Connect with Sarah Lovell:

• Website: Executive Functioning First
• Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst
• Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Learn more & let's schedule a free 45-minute discovery call

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