# 082: 6 Reasons Delegating Feels Impossible with ADHD (And How to Make It Easier)

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Podcast: [From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action](https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-stuck-to-started-executive-function-adhd-coaching-to-take-action-7064879)
Published: 2026-07-01T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.executivefunctioningfirst.com/podcast
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## Resource

Delegating sounds simple; just hand something off and check it off your list, right? But if you have ADHD, executive functioning challenges, or a touch of perfectionism, it’s rarely that straightforward. In this episode, I’m breaking down why delegating can feel so complicated, sharing a few real-life examples, and giving you practical strategies to make it a little easier. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why delegating requires all of your executive functioning skills The most common reasons it’s hard to delegate — from time blindness to people-pleasing How to separate planning from action so you can actually pass things off Simple check-in questions to help you decide what’s worth keeping and what to delegate How to reframe delegation as an act of trust, not control Resources Mentioned: Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Join the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started Read the Blog here Other Episodes You Might Enjoy: Episode 45: How to stop being a people pleaser: 5 traps to watch out for Episode 46: Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard (and How to Make It Easier) Episode 47: Why “Just Ask for Help” Isn’t Actually That Simple (& how to practice asking for help) Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach Connect with Sarah Lovell: Website: Executive Functioning First Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

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