038: How to Take Action When You’re Paralyzed by Uncertainty and Overwhelm & Don’t Know Where to Start

From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action

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:

• Free training: Creating a Formula to Overcome Procrastination and Get Unstuck
• Join the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started
• Read the blog version here

Connect with Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach:

• Website: Executive Functioning First
• Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background