Have you ever spent hours researching the perfect planner, rewriting an email 10 times before hitting send, or waiting for the right time to start a project? You might think it’s perfectionism, but what if it’s actually executive dysfunction?
In this episode, I break down how perfectionism and executive dysfunction overlap, why both can keep you stuck, and how to recognize what’s really holding you back. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to identify whether it’s perfectionism, executive dysfunction, or both—and what to do next.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How perfectionism and executive dysfunction create a cycle of avoidance
✅ The difference between procrastination, perfectionism, and task paralysis
✅ How time blindness makes perfectionists wait for the perfect time
✅ Why searching for the “best” system can actually be procrastination
✅ A practical way to recognize what’s really keeping you stuck
Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach
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