Overwhelmed by Divorce Paperwork? A Life Coach's Strategies for Managing the Chaos

🎯 If divorce paperwork makes you want to crawl under your desk and never come out, you're not alone—and you're not broken.Jorie Houlihan, a certified life coach specializing in ADHD (and diagnosed herself at age 49), explains why so many people in high-conflict divorce situations struggle with the organizational demands—and what actually helps.Even if you don't have an ADHD diagnosis, the strategies Jorie shares work for anyone dealing with overwhelm, decision fatigue, and the paralyzing stress of legal deadlines!What You'll Learn:✅ Why ADHD diagnoses are surging (especially for women) and what it actually looks like✅ The subtle signs of ADHD that get dismissed as "character flaws"✅ Why divorce paperwork triggers paralysis and decision fatigue✅ How to break overwhelming tasks into manageable chunks (the "3 questions at a time" method)✅ Body doubling: The weird productivity hack that actually works✅ Why analog tools (paper lists, physical timers) outperform digital for many people✅ Time blindness and how to work with it (not against it)✅ Celebrating small wins when you don't have a natural sense of accomplishment✅ Why "I did my best" isn't always enough—and what to do insteadAbout Jorie Houlihan:Jorie is a certified life coach who specializes in working with women diagnosed later in life with ADHD. After being diagnosed herself at age 49—30 years after first trying to talk to a doctor about it—Jorie now helps clients understand how their brains work, put guardrails around struggles, and recognize their strengths. She calls herself "your guide for the dopamine deprived" and hosts the podcast "ADHD and... with Jorie Houlihan."⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: ADHD and the shame cycle02:25 - Why ADHD diagnoses are increasing (it's not what you think)04:49 - The three presentations of ADHD and subtle signs07:19 - ADHD in divorce: Paralysis with paperwork and deadlines10:38 - The "3 questions at a time" method for overwhelming tasks13:25 - Externalizing thoughts: Why writing everything down matters16:42 - Decision fatigue and simplifying choices19:50 - Breaking tasks into tiny steps (and why that's not "cheating")23:15 - The dopamine crisis and shame cycle26:40 - Body doubling: The productivity hack that sounds weird but works29:30 - Analog vs. digital: Why paper lists and physical clocks help33:12 - Celebrating wins when accomplishment doesn't come naturally35:31 - ADHD strengths: Creativity, pattern recognition, empathy37:57 - How to find Jorie HoulihanCONNECT WITH JORIE HOULIHAN:🌐 Website: https://joriehoulihan.com📱 Instagram: @joriehoulihan💼 LinkedIn: Jorie Houlihan🎙️ Podcast: "ADHD and... with Jorie Houlihan" (available everywhere)BEEN THERE GOT OUT RESOURCES:📚 Strategic Communication Course: https://programs.beentheregotout.com/strategic-communication💬 Instagram: @been_there_got_out🌐 Blog: https://beentheregotout.com/blog