Episode Details

Making decisions is a complex process that uses a lot of executive function skills. This can be especially difficult for people with ADHD and can lead to “analysis paralysis,” or getting stuck on making a choice.

ADHD coach Jaye Lin reacts to a quote on analysis paralysis from Emily’s ADHD Aha! podcast episode. Listen for some tips and tools that can help you unfreeze and act.   

Related resources

• Not lazy, but exhausted from analysis paralysis (Emily’s story)
• ADHD and “analysis paralysis”
• The Eisenhower Matrix

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