When Everything Feels Urgent and Overwhelming at Work, Especially If You Have ADHD | E89

Ever wonder why everything feels urgent? It doesn't have to. In this episode, I talk about how to manage that feeling of urgency when everything feels overwhelming, especially with an ADHD brain. I share my own experiences with focus drift, practical strategies from the book "The 5-Minute Focus Reset," and actionable steps to improve your focus and overcome distractions. If you’re struggling to finish tasks or always feel like everything is urgent, this episode is for you.✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way📍 Timestamps:00:00 – Check-In00:54 – Self-Compassion01:46 – The 5 Minute Focus Reset02:36 – What ADHD Feels Like03:39 – Breaking the Discipline Myth05:25 – Why We Feel Everything Is Urgent06:21 – Regulating Your Nervous System08:12 – Simple Grounding Techniques09:19 – Making Productivity Possible Through Calming10:34 – Focus Drift Explained12:19 – Awareness & Re-Entry Points for Focus13:29 – Simplifying Tasks to Regain Momentum14:59 – Managing ‘Open Loops’ and Finishing Projects17:41 – Tab Management18:36 – Why Finishing Tasks Rarely Feels Satisfying19:43 – The Focus Dashboard Tool21:07 – Picking the One Most Important Thing23:10 – Micro Tasks, In Progress, and Finished Sections24:29 – Recognizing Your Accomplishments25:18 – Personalizing Your Focus Tracker26:10 – Inner Critic Free Resource💡Key TakeawaysIn this episode you'll learn:Understanding how to manage ADHD urgencyCalming your nervous systemRegulating your body through breathing and grounding techniquesOvercoming the feeling that everything is urgentRecognizing "focus drift" The power of simple re-entry pointsUsing tools like the Focus Dashboard Closing open loops so you can actually relax when it's time toPrioritizing ‘the one thing’  🚀 Start Here If You’re New1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 452. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 483. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 👥How To ConnectWorkingtowardsourpurpose.comWatch on YouTubeSubstackInstagramLinkedInWTOP MerchFeedback Form WTOP.com