Episode 321

Episode 321: ADHD Chronic Overwhelm + 4 Steps To Deal With It

I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD

September 22, 202524m 48s

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Show Notes

In Episode 321 You Will Discover:

The real reasons your ADHD brain gets overwhelmed (and why it's not your fault)
The emotional, physical, and practical toll of chronic overwhelm
3 specific shifts to help you move from stuck into action

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Resources From This Episode:

Free Quiz: What's Your Overwhelm Type?
Episode 270: How to Stop Beating Yourself Up Over Past Mistakes

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Chapter Outline

00:00 Introduction to Overwhelm and ADHD
02:46 The True Cost of Overwhelm
05:15 Recognizing Overwhelm Patterns
06:19 Emotional, Physical, and Practical Toll of Overwhelm
10:46 Reflecting on Personal Overwhelm
11:48 Reframing Overwhelm as a Signal
14:39 Practicing Self-Compassion
18:26 Cultivating a Growth Mindset
22:39 What's Your Overwhelm Response Type?

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