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025: Why to-do lists don’t work (especially for overwhelmed ADHDers)

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If you’ve ever stared at your never-ending to-do list, felt completely paralyzed, or ended the day feeling guilty about everything you didn’t finish, you’re not alone.

To-do lists are supposed to help you stay organized, but what if they’re actually holding you back?

In this episode, I’m breaking down why traditional to-do lists might not work for you. You’ll learn how to stop feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list and start using strategies that work with your brain, not against it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why traditional to-do lists don’t work for many people

✅ How vague tasks and unrealistic expectations create an overwhelming to-do list

✅ The real reason you struggle to prioritize and take action

✅ Simple strategies to make your to-do list actually work for you

✅ How to stop ending your day feeling guilty about what you didn’t finish

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

Resources Mentioned:


Connect with Sarah Lovell:


Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

Mentioned in this episode:

A Few Coaching Spots Just Opened – Grab Yours Now

If you’re stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, now’s the time to shift. I’ve got limited one-on-one coaching spots open to help you build routines that work with your brain — no burnout, no shame. Book your free 45-minute discovery call at executivefunctioningfirst.com/coaching before they fill up!

Coaching

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Content provided by Sarah Lovell - Executive Function & ADHD Coach, Sarah Lovell - Executive Function, and ADHD Coach. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sarah Lovell - Executive Function & ADHD Coach, Sarah Lovell - Executive Function, and ADHD Coach or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

If you’ve ever stared at your never-ending to-do list, felt completely paralyzed, or ended the day feeling guilty about everything you didn’t finish, you’re not alone.

To-do lists are supposed to help you stay organized, but what if they’re actually holding you back?

In this episode, I’m breaking down why traditional to-do lists might not work for you. You’ll learn how to stop feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list and start using strategies that work with your brain, not against it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why traditional to-do lists don’t work for many people

✅ How vague tasks and unrealistic expectations create an overwhelming to-do list

✅ The real reason you struggle to prioritize and take action

✅ Simple strategies to make your to-do list actually work for you

✅ How to stop ending your day feeling guilty about what you didn’t finish

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

Resources Mentioned:


Connect with Sarah Lovell:


Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

Mentioned in this episode:

A Few Coaching Spots Just Opened – Grab Yours Now

If you’re stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, now’s the time to shift. I’ve got limited one-on-one coaching spots open to help you build routines that work with your brain — no burnout, no shame. Book your free 45-minute discovery call at executivefunctioningfirst.com/coaching before they fill up!

Coaching

  continue reading

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