Have you ever pushed yourself to the limit -- skipping sleep, meals, or anything that doesn’t feel “urgent” -- in order to crush your To-Do List… and then crashed for days? You’re not alone. It’s ADHD Awareness Month, and in the third episode of this four-part series, we’re unpacking the Overdrive-to-Burnout Cycle—why it happens (even if you don’t have ADHD) and how to finally step out of it without losing your drive.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the go-go-go-then-crash pattern isn’t a time management issue (and what it really is instead).
• How dopamine, interest-based nervous systems, and executive functioning shape this burnout cycle.
• The role of interoception (aka, your ability to notice what your body’s telling you) in preventing burnout.
• How to spot early warning signs before your body forces you to stop.
• Realistic ways to interrupt the pattern—without losing your drive or productivity.

Progress over perfection, always.

If This Resonates…
If you’re ready to stop swinging between overdrive and shutdown, I’d love to help. Book a free consult and we’ll map out how to build sustainable productivity that actually works for your brain. You’ll leave with a clear plan and real next steps.

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🎧 Related Episodes:
Ep. 53 - Navigating Burnout: Should You Leave Your SLP Job?
Ep. 97 - This is What They Didn't Teach Us About Being an SLP
Ep. 103 - Burnout or Bad Fit? The Question That Could Change Your Career
Ep. 109 - Is Your Relationship With Time Fueling Your Burnout?
Ep. 115 - Crushing It or Just Masking? The Hidden Burnout Plaguing SLPs

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Keywords: ADHD burnout cycle, executive dysfunction, ADHD productivity, overwhelmed SLP, neurodivergent time management, ADHD rest, ADHD energy regulation, productivity coaching for SLPs

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