082: 6 Reasons Delegating Feels Impossible with ADHD (And How to Make It Easier)

Delegating sounds simple; just hand something off and check it off your list, right? But if you have ADHD, executive functioning challenges, or a touch of perfectionism, it’s rarely that straightforward. In this episode, I’m breaking down why delegating can feel so complicated, sharing a few real-life examples, and giving you practical strategies to make it a little easier. What you’ll learn in this episode:Why delegating requires all of your executive functioning skillsThe most common reasons it’s hard to delegate — from time blindness to people-pleasingHow to separate planning from action so you can actually pass things offSimple check-in questions to help you decide what’s worth keeping and what to delegateHow to reframe delegation as an act of trust, not controlResources Mentioned:Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Join the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to StartedRead the Blog here Other Episodes You Might Enjoy: Episode 45: How to stop being a people pleaser: 5 traps to watch out forEpisode 46: Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard (and How to Make It Easier)Episode 47: Why “Just Ask for Help” Isn’t Actually That Simple (& how to practice asking for help)Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD CoachConnect with Sarah Lovell: Website: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirstMusic by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background