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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 25 MIN

077: Why You Wait Until the Last Minute to Get Started: ADHD-Friendly Strategies for Getting Started Earlier

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

Why Do I Always Wait Until the Last Minute? (And What to Actually Do About It)If you've ever found yourself scrambling to finish something right before the deadline — telling yourself next time will be different — this episode is for you. I'm digging into why your brain is wired to lean on urgency as a motivator, and I want you to walk away feeling understood.In this episode, you'll learn:Why waiting until the last minute isn't a character flaw or a moral failing — it's actually how many ADHD and neurodivergent brains are wired to functionWhat Parkinson's Law is and how noticing & naming it can help you get started soonerHow to create "healthy urgency" through sprints and anchor points so you're not always crunching at the finish lineWhy "someday goals" are often the hardest to start and what to do when there's no real deadline pushing youSometimes waiting until the last minute to get started can actually be the best strategy (and how to do it in a way that is supportive!)Resources: Stop Doomscrolling & autopiloting to your phone with Brick -get 10% off when you purchase with this link! Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Connect with Sarah Lovell: Website: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirstApply for 1:1 Coaching: Learn more & let's schedule a free 45-minute discovery call

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