Feeling overwhelmed by a schedule change, a routine that's fallen apart, or just... life? Same. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 simple systems I lean on I’m overwhelmed.

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Why giving yourself permission to let your systems (and your consistency) look different is one of the most supportive things you can do
  • How I stopped doomscrolling and using my phone as a nervous system regulation tool
  • Why doing small things for "future you" matters so much, plus the surprising reason our brains make this so hard
  • How asking for help, talking things out loud, and body doubling can move you through overwhelm faster than trying to push through alone
  • My go-to strategy for breaking free of all-or-nothing thinking so "I don't have time to do it perfectly" doesn't turn into "so I won't do it at all"


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55: What to do when you feel overwhelmed: 5 Strategies to Manage ADHD Overwhelm Without Burning Out

66: Simple Systems for ADHD: Reduce Overwhelm and Create Systems That Actually Work

67: Why Executive Function Strategies Don’t Work as Well When You’re Overwhelmed: Nervous System Regulation Tools for ADHD Brains

69: 5 Tips from an Executive Function Coach to Create Simple ADHD Systems That Fit Your Brain & Life

74: 5 Simple Systems That Changed My Life (And How to Make Them Work for Your Brain)

78: Too Overwhelmed to Start? Body Doubling Is the Simple Executive Function Tool You're Missing

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