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

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