Episode 306: The Link Between the 'Insecure Overachiever' and ADHD
I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
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Show Notes
- What the "insecure overachiever" is and why ADHD brains can fall into this pattern.
- The core causes driving this exhausting cycle
- Practical strategies to stop tying your worth to achievement—preventing burnout while staying true to what matters most.
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- 00:00 Introduction: The Pressure to Do More
- 01:34 Exploring the Insecure Overachiever
- 04:19 ADHD and the Insecure Overachiever
- 07:46 Layers of Overachievement
- 14:29 Recognizing the Patterns
- 18:58 5 Steps to Overcome Insecure Overachievement