Overwhelm to Burnout, Rinse + Repeat. I'm Done With This.
Feb 16, 2024
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The podcast discusses patterns of overwhelm and burnout and provides strategies to break free from the cycle. It covers managing overwhelm and burnout, dealing with a long list of projects and goals, prioritizing tasks, and curating an environment to manage focus.
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Quick takeaways
Recognizing the cycle of hyper-focus and burnout is crucial to prevent ADHD overwhelm and promote overall well-being.
Creating a focused environment, setting realistic expectations, and prioritizing key tasks help manage distractions and increase productivity.
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Understanding the Cycle of Burnout
The podcast episode explores the cycle of burnout that many people, especially those with ADHD, experience. It begins with the excitement of starting a project, but as challenges arise, dopamine levels drop and the urge to move on to the next project increases. This pattern of hyper-focus followed by burnout is not sustainable. The speaker reflects on her own experience in running her business and how she falls into this cycle. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing when burnout is approaching and shares strategies to prevent it.
Clarifying Priorities and Non-negotiables
The speaker gives practical advice on how to manage overwhelming to-do lists. She suggests starting by listing non-negotiables in both personal life and business. These can include self-care practices, regular business tasks, and sufficient sleep. By calculating the time required for these non-negotiables, individuals can determine the actual available time for additional tasks. This step helps to create realistic expectations and avoid overcommitting. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of asking oneself what is most important at the current stage of life and focusing on a few key priorities at a time.
Curating Environment and Managing In-the-Moment Distractions
To address the tendency to get distracted by new projects, the speaker advises creating an environment with fewer distractions, such as limiting exposure to social media or new ideas. Additionally, she suggests developing strategies to manage distractions in the moment. One approach is to set reminders to check in with oneself and address basic needs like hunger, rest, or hydration. By being aware of these habits and needs, individuals can avoid abandoning projects prematurely and gain a sense of agency and control over their lives.
Today I’m sharing my own patterns of overwhelm, burnout, and emotional instability, and also sharing effective strategies to break free from the disruption spiral. With a focus on curating our environments and aligning with our long-term vision, I provide practical tips and insights to reclaim productivity, confidence, and overall well-being. If you're ready to overcome ADHD overwhelm and thrive in a world of endless possibilities, this podcast is for you.