372: 7 ADHD Mindsets That Make Overwhelm Worse

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Seven simple sentences. Most of them sound responsible, and a couple even sound like good advice. Yet every one of them makes our experience of ADHD overwhelm more intense, longer lasting, or both.

In episode 372 of I'm Busy Being Awesome, we're looking at the second layer of overwhelm: the mindsets we carry on top of an already full plate. You'll learn what each one does to the overwhelm, plus one supportive counter-move for each, so you have somewhere concrete to start when the overwhelm has you feeling stuck.

In Episode 372, You Will Discover: What ADHD overwhelm actually is, cognitively, emotionally, and sensorially, and why it's a full-body experience The seven mindsets that turn an already full plate into something that feels impossible to carry One supportive counter-move for each mindset to shift gears and move out of overwhelm A three-step practice for catching the pattern sooner, so you can make a powerful adjustment to move forward Work With Me: Learn more about private coaching here Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains Resources From This Episode: Overwhelm to Action LIVE - starts October 8 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Episode 341: The Zeigarnik Effect and unfinished tasks Episode 370: ADHD & Doing Everything for Everyone Episode 367: Overwhelming To Do List? Try This. (The Pantry & The Plate) More ADHD Resources: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Discover my favorite ADHD resources Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Paula's Favorite Resources Many of the items below are affiliate links with discounts and free trials available. They are all products I personally use and love. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Disclosure info here.

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