Episode 339: Why Is Change So Hard? Especially With ADHD

In Episode 339 You Will Discover: Three key reasons change is hard for ADHD brains A simple, step by step approach to make lasting change Actionable tips to incorporate these tools into your life today Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode: Episode 172: Procrastination, ADHD, and The Intellectual Yes Gretchen Rubin's Abstainer vs Moderator Framework More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp 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 January Slump 00:42 Understanding Resistance and Growth 02:48 Why Growth Feels Uncomfortable 05:57 Facing Uncomfortable Truths 07:42 Identity Loss and Grief in Change 09:03 Biological Resistance to Change 11:16 Making Lasting Change: Full Body Yes 16:24 Choosing Your Approach: Gradual vs. All-In 25:44 Conclusion: Embrace the Discomfort