JOY LOVING HOME - SAHM, Productivity, Home Organization, Declutter, ADHD Mom, ADHD SAHM, ADHD Brain cover image

JOY LOVING HOME - SAHM, Productivity, Home Organization, Declutter, ADHD Mom, ADHD SAHM, ADHD Brain

145: Is Your ADHD Brain Constantly Battling Between Underwhelm & Overwhelm?

May 3, 2023
Exploring the concept of being 'whelmed' in relation to ADHD brains, practical tips for finding balance between underwhelm and overwhelm, managing overwhelming tasks by breaking them down, and the importance of seeking accountability and support.
12:20

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Finding a manageable level of 'whelm' helps individuals with ADHD to overcome underwhelm and overwhelm.
  • Breaking overwhelming tasks into smaller steps and seeking support or accountability can prevent paralysis and facilitate progress.

Deep dives

Finding Balance Between Overwhelm and Underwhelm

The podcast episode discusses the concept of finding the perfect balance between overwhelm and underwhelm. It highlights how individuals with ADHD often struggle with feeling overwhelmed and underwhelmed when it comes to taking action. The host introduces the idea of being 'whelmed' - a state where there is enough stimulus to keep ADHD brains engaged. The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing when a task underwhelms you and suggests pairing it with something enjoyable, like listening to a podcast or music, to create 'whelm'. It also offers practical advice on how to tackle overwhelming tasks by breaking them down into smaller steps and seeking help or accountability from others.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode