Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast
Everything’s On Fire. Now What?
Feb 8, 2024
When everything feels overwhelming, it's like being surrounded by a fire. The hosts discuss the urgency and frustration that comes with an endless to-do list. They share personal experiences of skipping class for video games and the negative consequences. They emphasize the importance of simplifying tasks and prioritizing effectively. The speakers also discuss managing overwhelm and anxiety by creating a defensible space. They express gratitude towards firefighters and thank listeners for their support.
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Quick takeaways
- Tackle the smallest task first for a quick win and prioritize based on deadline and impact to suppress the fire of overwhelm.
- Create defensible space by simplifying your system, removing unnecessary elements, and building margin in your schedule to better manage overwhelm.
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Acknowledging Overwhelm and Prioritizing Tasks
When your life feels like it's on fire and there's too much to do, it is important to acknowledge the overwhelm and prioritize tasks. Procrastination or forgetfulness can lead to a backlog of tasks, causing the feeling of everything being urgent and important. To suppress the fire of overwhelm, start by identifying the real deadlines and the impact of tasks. Prioritize based on deadline and impact, making sure to disappoint others upfront and reschedule non-priority tasks. Building margin into your schedule can also help account for periods of overwhelm.
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