Michaela Thomas is a clinical psychologist, therapist and founder of The Thomas Connection. Michaela helps high-striving busy people find balance over burnout, so they can live, love and work in a more meaningful way.

Michaela specialises in overcoming perfectionism with a passion towards helping ADHD adults let go of procrastination.

Chapters:

00:26 Why people with ADHD procrastinate

03.54 Michaela’s ADHD mission

06:01 The link between perfectionism and procrastination

13:47 The emotional toll of perfectionism

18:19 Can perfectionism cause depression

20:56 Tiimo advert

22:07 The 3 circles of emotion

26:22 ADHD procrastination VS Autistic procrastination

29:33 The hidden cost of perfectionism

31:21 The reality of ADHD burnout

33:06 Michaela’s ADHD item

38:23 Audience questions

42:27 A letter to my younger self

Visit Michaela’s website 👉 https://thethomasconnection.co.uk

Visit Michaela on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/the_thomas_connection/?hl=en

Buy Michaela’s book 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lasting-Connection-Developing-Compassion-Yourself/dp/1472144279/

Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/offers/adhdchatter

Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817

Pre-order Alex's RSD book 👉 https://linktr.ee/adhdchatter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=ea82de5e-b756-4a6b-8a42-aca56d9cee01

Producer: Timon Woodward

Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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