Ep 108. Decision Paralysis & ADHD: How to Escape the Research Rabbit Hole

Ever spend way too long researching a “simple” decision—only to feel more confused than when you started? You’re not alone. In this episode I talk about why ADHD brains fall into the “over-research” trap and how to get out of it. Learn why perfectionism, attention regulation, and priority overload lead to analysis paralysis—and the tools you can use to start making “good enough” decisions with confidence!00:00 – Intro: The ADHD over-research trap 00:30 – Why ADHD brains get stuck in research mode 01:10 – Attention regulation: why too many tabs = overwhelm 01:40 – The pedometer story: how too many features = confusion 02:30 – Narrowing your priorities = more clarity 03:00 – Perfectionism & decision fatigue 03:30 – Maximizers vs. Satisficers (and why “good enough” is powerful) 04:30 – What’s really at stake? Weigh the impact 05:00 – Save your energy for what matters 05:40 – Set time and option limits 06:30 – Accepting uncertainty: the hardest (but most freeing) part 07:00 – Final thoughts: Stop spinning. Start moving.