Episode Details

Feeling overwhelmed by a schedule change, a routine that's fallen apart, or just... life? Same. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 simple systems I lean on I’m overwhelmed.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why giving yourself permission to let your systems (and your consistency) look different is one of the most supportive things you can do
• How I stopped doomscrolling and using my phone as a nervous system regulation tool
• Why doing small things for "future you" matters so much, plus the surprising reason our brains make this so hard
• How asking for help, talking things out loud, and body doubling can move you through overwhelm faster than trying to push through alone
• My go-to strategy for breaking free of all-or-nothing thinking so "I don't have time to do it perfectly" doesn't turn into "so I won't do it at all"

Connect with Sarah Lovell:

• Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Learn more & let's schedule a free 45-minute discovery call
• Website: Executive Functioning First
• Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Resources:

• Stop Doomscrolling & getting interrupted by your phone Use Brick -get 10% off when you purchase with this link!
• Get your Free ADHD Action Plan

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67: Why Executive Function Strategies Don’t Work as Well When You’re Overwhelmed: Nervous System Regulation Tools for ADHD Brains

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