Women & ADHD Alex Gilbert & Katy Weber: Managing ADHD overwhelm
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Apr 8, 2024 ADHD coaches Alex Gilbert & Katy Weber discuss managing ADHD overwhelm, decision fatigue, and paralysis. They share strategies like task sorting, small steps, seeking support, proactive approaches, motivation tactics, mindset shifts, and building a supportive community. Guests also explore the link between ADHD and food, practical ADHD management, and promote resources like the ADHD Lounge website and LamaLife iOS app.
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Overwhelmed Boat
- Alex Gilbert described past work overwhelm as a leaky boat she alone had to row ashore.
- This anecdote illustrates the feeling of drowning and sole responsibility many with ADHD experience.
Restaurant Buzzer Analogy
- People with ADHD struggle to prioritize tasks, viewing everything as equally urgent.
- Katy Weber likens this to a table of buzzers at a chain restaurant, all demanding attention.
Breaking Down Tasks
- Break down overwhelming tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
- This helps identify starting points and reduces the feeling of being overwhelmed.