If you feel overwhelmed, try this...
When I feel overwhelmed...I do this. Before I start a task… before I open my laptop… even before I respond to a message…I pause and ask: 👉 “What would make this simpler?” (not faster… simpler) Simpler feels doable. It gives my brain a place to start. Time to breathe. And it just makes my body feel relaxed. 😄 I also use the word "what" not "how" --> because our brains have a harder time answering "how questions" versus "what questions." Just a quick brain tip for you. 😉 ------------------------------------------------------------ How does “simpler” look like? - Opening a blank doc and writing one word (not even a sentence ha!) - Voice-noting my thoughts instead of typing (stream of consciousness works best here) - Writing one thing on a sticky note and putting that in front of me all day (combats "out of sight, out of mind") - Or deciding… this doesn’t have to be done right now or at all! (busy work versus productive work) PRO TIP: I even ask my AI that exact question --> "What would make X simpler?" Then, I'd ask it to do that several times, until I get a response that feels doable for my ADHD brain. For example, if I'm writing a blog post, I'll ask my AI: "What would make writing my blog post simpler?" If AI's response still feels not simple for me, I ask it: "What would make that step you suggested even simpler for my ADHD brain?" I'll repeat that question until I find an answer that I like. After all, my AI is my thinking partner. 😁 ------------------------------------------------------------ How do I overcome my limiting beliefs? I think about it this way... It’s not about lowering my standard. It’s about removing the FRICTION that keeps me from starting…and continuing. If you want to know how I define "friction" --> watch this inside our Classroom (4 mins only)