Are you the kind of person who has a 2 p.m appointment and you can't do anything until that appointment happens? That’s waiting mode. In this episode, I dive into why it happens (hello, executive functioning!) and how it impacts your ability to stay productive. I share 6 practical strategies to help you break free from this frustrating pattern.

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

Resources Mentioned:

• Free training: Creating a Formula to Overcome Procrastination and Get Unstuck
• Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started

Connect with Sarah Lovell:

• Website: Executive Functioning First
• Email: sarah@executivefunctioningfirst.com
• Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

Have you ever really wanted to start something but been paralyzed and overwhelmed? In this episode, I explore what it means to feel stuck and how it differs from procrastination. I walk you through a simple framework to help you take action, even when starting feels overwhelming.

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function and ADHD Coach

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Training to Overcome Procrastination
• Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started

Connect with Sarah Lovell:

• Website: Executive Functioning First
• Email: sarah@executivefunctioningfirst.com
• Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

Podcast edit by: Chelsea Koenigsknecht of KC Virtual, Instagram: @KC_Virtual

Got piles of laundry, mountains of dishes, and miles of mess? You’re not alone. Cleaning is a never-ending cycle. If you’ve ever felt guilt or frustration about keeping up with your home, this episode is for you. You’ll leave with a new way to think about chores, feel validated about the struggle, and have tools to help you take action in a way that feels good.

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function and ADHD Coach

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 Understanding the Overwhelm of House Chores
• 05:33 Reframing Cleaning Expectations
• 10:48 Identity and Cleaning: Changing the Narrative
• 16:43 Strategies for Managing Cleaning Overwhelm
• 23:09 Tools and Techniques for Effective Cleaning
• 27:24 Community Support and Resources for Cleaning Challenges
• 31:01 Outro

Resources Mentioned:

• Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started
• Stuck to Started Episode 9: The Secret to Goals That Stick
• Goblin Tools: An AI tool recommended for breaking down tasks into manageable steps.
• ChatGPT: resource for brainstorming and breaking down cleaning tasks, particularly helpful for ADHD-friendly approaches.

Connect with Sarah Lovell:

• Website: Executive Functioning First
• Email: sarah@executivefunctioningfirst.com
• Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

Podcast edit by: Chelsea Koenigsknecht of KC Virtual, Instagram: @KC_Virtual