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021: How Perfectionism Leads to Procrastination & Strategies to Navigate the Discomfort of Starting Tasks
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Perfectionism isn’t just about high standards; it’s about fear—fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of not being good enough. I break down why our brains avoid discomfort and, more importantly, how we can retrain our thinking to push through. By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable strategies to move past avoidance and take that first step—whether it’s asking for help, tackling a big project, or simply getting started.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The hidden connection between perfectionism, ADHD, and procrastination
✅ Why avoiding discomfort keeps you stuck in task paralysis
✅ How to reframe discomfort as part of growth, not something to fear
✅ The difference between being stuck vs. procrastinating (and why it matters!)
✅ A mindset shift that makes starting tasks easier and less overwhelming
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: [email protected]
- Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst
Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background
29 episodes
021: How Perfectionism Leads to Procrastination & Strategies to Navigate the Discomfort of Starting Tasks
From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action
Manage episode 470933329 series 3610970
Perfectionism isn’t just about high standards; it’s about fear—fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of not being good enough. I break down why our brains avoid discomfort and, more importantly, how we can retrain our thinking to push through. By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable strategies to move past avoidance and take that first step—whether it’s asking for help, tackling a big project, or simply getting started.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The hidden connection between perfectionism, ADHD, and procrastination
✅ Why avoiding discomfort keeps you stuck in task paralysis
✅ How to reframe discomfort as part of growth, not something to fear
✅ The difference between being stuck vs. procrastinating (and why it matters!)
✅ A mindset shift that makes starting tasks easier and less overwhelming
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: [email protected]
- Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst
Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background
29 episodes
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