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Overcoming Overwhelm: Strategies for Managing Your Busy Brain

Jun 14, 2024

Explore the root causes of ADHD overwhelm and learn how to shift your mindset to see your unique brain as an asset. Discover strategies for managing modern-day inputs and prioritizing tasks based on intrinsic motivations. Join in for a guided clarity exercise to gain focus and take actionable steps towards a more energized life.

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Understanding ADHD overwhelm from an evolutionary perspective can help in managing inputs to optimize outputs.

Prioritizing intrinsic motivations over extrinsic rewards can lead to a more fulfilling and focused life, reducing distractions.

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Evolutionary Brain Design

Our brains are evolutionarily designed to be hunters, expending energy in sprints to hunt down prey. In modern times, our brains are bombarded with distractions, leading to feelings of overwhelm. To manage this, we need to focus on managing our inputs to optimize outputs, discerning what is essential and eliminating energy-draining distractions.

Navigating Overwhelm and Self-Trust

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Strategies for Managing Overwhelm and Prioritizing Tasks

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Are you struggling with ADHD overwhelm, feeling like you're constantly spinning plates without making real progress? In this video, I delve into the ADHD overwhelm that leaves many of us feeling stuck and paralyzed. We'll explore the evolutionary reasons behind our busy brains, why our current environment exacerbates these feelings, and most importantly, how to manage them effectively.

Learn how to:

Understand the root causes of ADHD overwhelm
Shift your mindset to see your unique brain as an asset
Manage your inputs to optimize your outputs
Prioritize tasks based on intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivations
Use a guided exercise to gain clarity on your most important goals

If you’re ready to transform your approach to ADHD and start living a more focused and energized life, this video is for you. Don’t forget to check out the links below for additional resources and my productivity program, Distraction Action, designed specifically for busy, ambitious brains.

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Timestamps:0:00 Introduction2:30 The Struggle with ADHD Overwhelm6:15 Evolutionary Perspective on ADHD10:45 Managing Modern-Day Inputs15:00 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivations18:30 Guided Clarity Exercise23:00 Taking Action and Next Steps

Tags: ADHD overwhelm, ADHD focus, ADHD management, managing ADHD, ADHD tips, ADHD productivity, ADHD intrinsic motivation, ADHD executive function, ADHD coach, adult ADHD

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