If you’re an adult with ADHD who constantly overthinks, second-guesses yourself, and talks yourself out of opportunities, this episode is your permission slip to stop letting your mind hold you back. We dive deep into how ADHD fuels imposter syndrome, self-doubt, perfectionism, fear of failure, and decision paralysis — and how to break those patterns using simple, ADHD-friendly tools.

You’ll learn how to shift from “Why me?” to the powerful reframe of “Why NOT me?”, how to move through overthinking when your brain won’t make a decision, and how to take real action even when doubt, fear, and discomfort try to stop you.

This episode is packed with practical strategies for adults with ADHD, including:

• How to stop overthinking opportunities

• How to recognise ADHD-driven negative thought loops

• How to build confidence through small, courageous actions

• How to embrace discomfort as a step toward growth

• How to avoid holding yourself back in your career, creativity, or personal life

If your mind feels like your biggest obstacle, this episode will help you understand it — and work with it — so you can finally go after the things you want.

Five‑Minute Rule

This rule — commit to working on something for just 5 minutes — is often recommended to overcome procrastination and avoid

“Good Enough” / “80% Rule” Thinking

ADHD-adapted task-initiation & anti-procrastination strategies recommend “set a minimum viable standard” instead of perfection.

Breaking Tasks Into Micro-Steps / “Micro-Start” / Chunking

The broader strategy of dividing big tasks into small, manageable steps is a core recommendation in ADHD productivity advice.

Useful Starting Points (with Links)

The Five-Minute Rule and how it helps overcome procrastination / initiation problems: https://cogbtherapy.com/cbt-blog/end-procrastination-5-minute-rule

How the Five-Minute Rule works especially well for ADHD-style procrastination & decision paralysis: https://ottoapp.me/blog/5-minute-rule-philosphy-otto-notifications-habits

General ADHD-friendly strategies including breaking tasks into smaller steps and using timers/“good enough” thinking: https://joewilner.com/how-to-stop-procrastinating-adhd-friendly-strategies-to-get-things-done/

Explanation of why small starts (5 minutes) often overcome motivational blocks and build momentum: https://lifeat.io/blog/the-five-minute-rule-for-focusing