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081: 3 Mindset Shifts to Manage Overwhelm: How to Be Kinder to Your ADHD Brain When Life Won't Slow Down
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- Jun 24, 2026
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Summary
Life is joyful, stressful, chaotic, and never seems to slow down. Between the laundry, emails, deadlines, and all the things you want to make time for (like rest, hobbies, or time with your people), it’s no wonder your brain feels maxed out. In this episode, I’m diving into the messy reality of overwhelm, why it shows up, how it snowballs, and what you can do when it feels like too much. I’ll share gentle mindset shifts, questions to reflect on, and real-life examples (including my own) to help you process your overwhelm with a little more self-compassion. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why overwhelm hits differently when you have ADHD or executive functioning challenges The “something goes up, something has to go down” mindset shift How to spot (and stop) the habit of comparing yourself to a past version of you Questions to ask when you're in survival mode and need to re-center Reframes and reminders to support yourself when overwhelm takes over Connect with Sarah Lovell: Website: Executive Functioning First Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Learn more & let's schedule a free 45-minute discovery call Resources: Stop Doomscrolling & autopiloting to your phone with Brick -get 10% off when you purchase with this link! Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Read the Blog here Connect with Sarah Lovell: Website: Executive Functioning First Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach