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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 24 MIN

041: How to Manage ADHD Overwhelm When Your To-Do List Feels Impossible

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

When you're staring down a mile-long to-do list and feeling frozen, you're not alone. In this episode, I’m diving into what happens when ADHD overwhelm, executive dysfunction, and unrealistic expectations collide and what to do about it. You’ll learn how to break free from the spiral of paralysis, avoidance, and guilt, and start making progress in a way that feels doable.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why finishing your entire to-do list isn’t the goal (and what to focus on instead)How to shift your self-talk to stop blaming yourself for ADHD and executive dysfunctionPractical tools to manage ADHD overwhelm and ADHD paralysisHow to break big tasks down into realistic, actionable stepsResources Mentioned:Stop doomscrolling: Brick -get 10% off when you purchase with this link! Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Read the Blog here Connect with Sarah Lovell: Website: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirstMusic by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational BackgroundHost: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

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