Learn how to relieve the burden of a long to-do list and prioritize what truly matters. Explore the impact of societal pressure on individuals with ADHD and the importance of setting boundaries. Discover strategies for effective task management and the importance of self-trust and self-care.
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To-Do Lists Can Paralyze You
Carrying an enormous to-do list acts like an anchor that paralyzes productivity and wellbeing.
Kristen urges releasing that dead weight to free attention and decrease self-blame.
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Brain Dump And Cross Off Mercifully
Brain-dump every task from your head onto paper or say them out loud to externalize the load.
Then compassionately cross off items you don't actually want to do or need to carry anymore.
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Delegate What Others Expect
Identify tasks on your list that exist because someone else expects them and remove or delegate them.
Ask partners, friends, or helpers to share projects important to you instead of carrying them alone.
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How long is your to-do list right now? If you’re like most ADHDers, you’ve got a laundry list of things that you’ve been carrying around for years now — and it’s anchoring you down.
It’s time to stop holding this never-ending to-do list over your head and feeling guilty about not accomplishing the things on it. This isn’t serving you.
I want to help you remove this unnecessary pressure from your life. In this podcast episode, we’re walking through how to let go of that anchor weight so you can quit being hard on yourself and create realistic expectations about what you truly want to get done.
This is an interactive episode, so I’d love for you to grab a pen and some paper. You’ll walk away with a clear vision of:
What you can let go from your list
What’s on your list because someone else wants you to do it
What’s *actually* important to you
How to set boundaries so you can get more done
What’s truly worthy of your to-do list
Stop trying to do all the things. We’re here to love and support ourselves with the expectations we set. If you’re ready to burn your to-do list, this episode will help you focus your attention on what’s really important.
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