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025: Why to-do lists don’t work (especially for overwhelmed ADHDers)
Manage episode 475976765 series 3610970
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:
- Sign up for the FREE ADHD Action Plan Private Podcast
- Join the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started
- Read the blog version here: https://www.executivefunctioningfirst.com/podcast/025
Connect with Sarah Lovell:
- Website: Executive Functioning First
- Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst
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!
33 episodes
025: Why to-do lists don’t work (especially for overwhelmed ADHDers)
From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action
Manage episode 475976765 series 3610970
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:
- Sign up for the FREE ADHD Action Plan Private Podcast
- Join the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started
- Read the blog version here: https://www.executivefunctioningfirst.com/podcast/025
Connect with Sarah Lovell:
- Website: Executive Functioning First
- Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst
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!
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