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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 27 MIN

Episode 306: The Link Between the 'Insecure Overachiever' and ADHD

from I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD · host Paula Engebretson

In Episode 306, The Link Between the 'Insecure Overachiever' and ADHD, You Will Discover: What the "insecure overachiever" is and why ADHD brains can fall into this pattern. The core causes driving this exhausting cycle Practical strategies to stop tying your worth to achievement—preventing burnout while staying true to what matters most. Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching here Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Take my free course, ADHD Routine Revamp Read the Oliver Burkeman piece here Subscribe to his newsletter here Check out the episode on Front End Perfectionism here Listen the episode on Imposter Syndrome here This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info here. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction: The Pressure to Do More 01:34 Exploring the Insecure Overachiever 04:19 ADHD and the Insecure Overachiever 07:46 Layers of Overachievement 14:29 Recognizing the Patterns 18:58 5 Steps to Overcome Insecure Overachievement

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