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024: "Why can't I finish my to-do list?" 5 Tips to manage overwhelm as a perfectionist

Author
Sarah Lovell - Executive Function & ADHD Coach
Published
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Episode Link
https://www.executivefunctioningfirst.com

Do you ever end your day feeling like you didn’t get enough done, no matter how much you actually accomplished? 

In this episode, we’re diving into the reasons behind this all-too-common feeling, from impossible expectations to executive functioning challenges like time blindness and prioritization struggles. 

I share 5 practical strategies to help you shift your mindset, plan more effectively, and finally start giving yourself the credit you deserve.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why our brains focus on what we didn’t do rather than what we did
  • How perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking contribute to overwhelm
  • 5 actionable strategies to help you reality-check your to-do list and feel more accomplished

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

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