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This 5 minute exercise CRUSHES my overthinking

Sep 12, 2025

Explore how overthinking often arises from a lack of self-trust, particularly for those with ADHD. Discover a unique decision-making framework that uses a data-driven scoring matrix to simplify choices. It evaluates options based on effort, enjoyment, and income, helping to transition from confusion to clarity. Learn the importance of focusing on making decisions right rather than aiming for perfect choices. This practical insight is perfect for ADHD adults, coaches, and entrepreneurs seeking effective strategies.

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INSIGHT

Overthinking Comes From Self-Doubt

Overthinking often stems from a lack of self-trust and produces paralysis instead of action.
Recognizing that feeling helps explain why options multiply but follow-through stalls.

ANECDOTE

Annual Business Reinvention Story

Karen describes her recurring annual need to reinvent her business and the many related choices she faces.
She shares a 13-year unfinished book as an example of options resurfacing over time.

INSIGHT

Adding Tasks When Overwhelmed

When unclear, Karen and many ADHDers add more tasks instead of simplifying, increasing overwhelm.
This paradoxical reaction perpetuates busyness without clarity or progress.

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In this video, I'm talking about A decision-making framework to help ADHD adults overcome overthinking and make clear, aligned choices using a data-driven scoring matrix (yes, I am a nerd).Here's what we cover:• Overthinking stems from a lack of self-trust and leads to paralysis instead of action• ADHD brains paradoxically add more to their plate when feeling overwhelmed instead of simplifying• The solution is a scoring matrix that evaluates options across important metrics like effort, enjoyment, and income• Making decisions data-driven but internally aligned helps you move from spinning to clarity• Focus on making the decision right rather than making the right decision - most choices can be pivoted laterIf you're a late-diagnosed ADHD adult, coach, or entrepreneur looking for strategies that actually work with your brain, this video has practical insights you can implement right away.**ADHD Resources & Coaching**📩 Join my ADHD-friendly newsletter → https://hi.switchy.io/LxA1🎯 Work with me 1:1 → https://tally.so/r/mK512M📚 My ADHD productivity & planning tools → https://adhdfriendly.myshopify.com/collections/all**Helpful ADHD Tools I Love and Use:**🧠 FLOWN Body Doubling (focus sessions) → https://hi.switchy.io/flown-bodydoubling📝 Notion (organization system) → https://hi.switchy.io/notion-affiliate🎬 Descript (video editing) → https://hi.switchy.io/descript-affiliate📧 Flodesk (email marketing) → https://hi.switchy.io/flodesk-affiliate🛍️ Shopify (online business) → https://hi.switchy.io/shopify-affiliate🔗 Switchy (link management) → https://hi.switchy.io/switchy-affiliate🎓 Creator MBA (Fav course on creating) → undefined📌 Grow With Evelyn (my coach for online business) → undefined**My ADHD Systems & Templates:**• Vision to Action Planning System → https://adhdfriendly.myshopify.com/products/vision-to-action-adhd-notion-template• Distraction to Action Program → https://adhdfriendly.myshopify.com/products/distraction-to-action-a-productivity-program-for-the-highly-distracted-adhd-the-adhdish• Up & Running Coaching Course → https://adhdfriendly.myshopify.com/products/up-running• The Organized Business Template → https://adhdfriendly.myshopify.com/products/the-organized-business-notion-template-for-new-business-owners• The Coach Hub Resources → https://adhdfriendly.myshopify.com/products/the-coach-hub-template-organize-your-business#ADHD #ADHDProductivity #ADHDEntrepreneur #ExecutiveFunction #ADHDCoaching---Hi! I'm an ADHD coach who helps high-functioning ADHD adults—especially coaches and service providers—organize their lives and businesses in brain-friendly ways. If you're newly diagnosed or struggling with traditional productivity advice, you're in the right place.TimestampsIntroduction to Overthinking with ADHD — 0:00(What overthinking looks like, personal experience, and its impact)The Connection Between Overthinking and Self-Trust — 0:36(How lack of self-trust fuels overthinking, personal and client examples)Personal Example: Business Overthinking — 1:31(Annual business reinvention, decision paralysis, and life choices)The Paradox of Adding More When Overwhelmed — 4:03(Why we pile on more tasks when we’re unclear, the discomfort of indecision)The Decision-Making Framework Solution — 7:35(Introducing a practical tool to clarify decisions, step-by-step walkthrough)Making Decisions and Moving Forward — 11:32(How to use the framework, embracing action, and closing thoughts)