I'm Busy Being Awesome

Episode 306: The Link Between the 'Insecure Overachiever' and ADHD


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In Episode 306, The Link Between the 'Insecure Overachiever' and ADHD, You Will Discover:
  • What the "insecure overachiever" is and why ADHD brains can fall into this pattern.
  • The core causes driving this exhausting cycle
  • Practical strategies to stop tying your worth to achievement—preventing burnout while staying true to what matters most.
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Chapter Outline
  • 00:00 Introduction: The Pressure to Do More
  • 01:34 Exploring the Insecure Overachiever
  • 04:19 ADHD and the Insecure Overachiever
  • 07:46 Layers of Overachievement
  • 14:29 Recognizing the Patterns
  • 18:58 5 Steps to Overcome Insecure Overachievement

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