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024: "Why can't I finish my to-do list?" 5 Tips to manage overwhelm as a perfectionist
Manage episode 474749303 series 3610970
Do you ever end your day feeling like you didn’t get enough done, no matter how much you actually accomplished?
In this episode, we’re diving into the reasons behind this all-too-common feeling, from impossible expectations to executive functioning challenges like time blindness and prioritization struggles.
I share 5 practical strategies to help you shift your mindset, plan more effectively, and finally start giving yourself the credit you deserve.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why our brains focus on what we didn’t do rather than what we did
- How perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking contribute to overwhelm
- 5 actionable strategies to help you reality-check your to-do list and feel more accomplished
Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach
Resources Mentioned:
- Blog Version of the Podcast
- Free training: Creating a Formula to Overcome Procrastination and Get Unstuck
- Join the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started
Connect with Sarah Lovell:
- Website: Executive Functioning First
- Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst
Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background
Mentioned in this episode:
Feeling Stuck? Get the Support You Need (Join by April 25!)
If you're always rushing, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head — you’re not alone. Stuck to Started is made for adults with ADHD, perfectionists, and overthinkers who want real tools and support. 👉 Lock in your spot for $67/month before the price goes up! Join now at executivefunctioningfirst.com/membership. (Offer ends April 25!) You deserve strategies that work for your brain — and guilt-free rest, too. Let’s do this together. 🙌
28 episodes
024: "Why can't I finish my to-do list?" 5 Tips to manage overwhelm as a perfectionist
From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action
Manage episode 474749303 series 3610970
Do you ever end your day feeling like you didn’t get enough done, no matter how much you actually accomplished?
In this episode, we’re diving into the reasons behind this all-too-common feeling, from impossible expectations to executive functioning challenges like time blindness and prioritization struggles.
I share 5 practical strategies to help you shift your mindset, plan more effectively, and finally start giving yourself the credit you deserve.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why our brains focus on what we didn’t do rather than what we did
- How perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking contribute to overwhelm
- 5 actionable strategies to help you reality-check your to-do list and feel more accomplished
Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach
Resources Mentioned:
- Blog Version of the Podcast
- Free training: Creating a Formula to Overcome Procrastination and Get Unstuck
- Join the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started
Connect with Sarah Lovell:
- Website: Executive Functioning First
- Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst
Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background
Mentioned in this episode:
Feeling Stuck? Get the Support You Need (Join by April 25!)
If you're always rushing, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head — you’re not alone. Stuck to Started is made for adults with ADHD, perfectionists, and overthinkers who want real tools and support. 👉 Lock in your spot for $67/month before the price goes up! Join now at executivefunctioningfirst.com/membership. (Offer ends April 25!) You deserve strategies that work for your brain — and guilt-free rest, too. Let’s do this together. 🙌
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