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019: How to Take Action When You’re Overwhelmed & Don’t Know Where to Start
Manage episode 468541700 series 3610970
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly playing catch-up or struggling to keep the plates spinning, this episode is packed with realistic, practical strategies to help you navigate overwhelm and move forward with more clarity and ease.I break down what overwhelm actually is, why it happens, and how it impacts ADHD and executive function.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How to identify different types of overwhelm (emotional, sensory, time-related, decision fatigue, etc.)
✔️ Why overwhelm impacts executive function and makes task-switching harder
✔️ The role of self-talk in managing stress and avoiding burnout
✔️ How to prioritize and decide what will have the most impact right now
✔️ A step-by-step process to check in with yourself and create a realistic plan
✔️ Why adjusting expectations and self-compassion are key to navigating overwhelm
Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach
Resources Mentioned:
- Free training: Creating a Formula to Overcome Procrastination and Get Unstuck
- Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started
Connect with Sarah Lovell:
- Website: Executive Functioning First
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst
Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background
29 episodes
019: How to Take Action When You’re Overwhelmed & Don’t Know Where to Start
From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action
Manage episode 468541700 series 3610970
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly playing catch-up or struggling to keep the plates spinning, this episode is packed with realistic, practical strategies to help you navigate overwhelm and move forward with more clarity and ease.I break down what overwhelm actually is, why it happens, and how it impacts ADHD and executive function.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How to identify different types of overwhelm (emotional, sensory, time-related, decision fatigue, etc.)
✔️ Why overwhelm impacts executive function and makes task-switching harder
✔️ The role of self-talk in managing stress and avoiding burnout
✔️ How to prioritize and decide what will have the most impact right now
✔️ A step-by-step process to check in with yourself and create a realistic plan
✔️ Why adjusting expectations and self-compassion are key to navigating overwhelm
Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach
Resources Mentioned:
- Free training: Creating a Formula to Overcome Procrastination and Get Unstuck
- Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started
Connect with Sarah Lovell:
- Website: Executive Functioning First
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst
Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background
29 episodes
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