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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2025 · 20 MIN

024: "Why can't I finish my to-do list?" 5 Tips to manage overwhelm as a perfectionist

from From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action

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 didHow perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking contribute to overwhelm5 actionable strategies to help you reality-check your to-do list and feel more accomplishedHost: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD CoachResources Mentioned:Blog Version of the PodcastSign up for the FREE ADHD Action Plan Private PodcastJoin the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to StartedConnect with Sarah Lovell: Website: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirstMusic by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

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