Artwork for podcast From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action
038: How to Take Action When You’re Paralyzed by Uncertainty and Overwhelm & Don’t Know Where to Start
Episode 389th July 2025 • From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action • Sarah Lovell - Executive Function & ADHD Coach
00:00:00 00:21:22

Share Episode

Shownotes

Feeling stuck because you don’t know where to start? You’re not alone—and it’s not a motivation problem. In this episode, I’m diving into why uncertainty often leads to inaction (especially for ADHD brains that experience analysis paralysis) and sharing simple, ADHD-friendly executive functioning strategies to help you move forward when everything feels foggy or overwhelming.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why uncertainty leads to ADHD paralysis and procrastination
  • How to take action when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unclear
  • How executive functioning challenges make getting started harder (especially when there is uncertainty) 
  • 3 actionable strategies to navigate analysis paralysis, create clarity, and build momentum
  • How to figure out what “done” actually looks like—so you can work backward

If tasks keep getting pushed off your to-do list because they feel too big or unclear, this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach: 

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

Links

Chapters

Video

More from YouTube