Episode 7 - The Power of Planning: Turn Swirling Ideas into Action

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

Do you ever find yourself jumping into a project without a plan and feeling totally scattered? Or maybe you’re stuck, unable to get started because there’s no clear direction. Today’s episode is all about the power of planning. I’ll walk you through how to organize your thoughts, create a plan that works for you, and take actionable steps—even when things feel overwhelming. Let’s turn that mental swirl into focused action!

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function and ADHD Coach

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 The Importance of Planning
• 02:35 Demystifying the Journey
• 05:09 The Planning Process
• 07:33 Separating Prep, Planning, and Action
• 10:15 Overcoming Stuckness
• 12:09 Creating Sustainable Work Habits
• 13:09 Daily Planning for Life's Tasks
• 16:11 Outro

Resources Mentioned:

• Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started

Connect with Sarah Lovell:

• Website: Executive Functioning First
• Email: [e-mail]
• Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

Podcast edit by: Chelsea Koenigsknecht of KC Virtual, Instagram: @KC_Virtual