075: Managing Mental Load with ADHD

In this episode of the ADHD Goals podcast, host Laurence Pratt delves into the concept of 'mental load,' which represents the ongoing cognitive effort of managing tasks, responsibilities, and decisions. Laurence highlights why mental load can be especially overwhelming for individuals with ADHD due to executive functioning difficulties, which hinder planning, prioritizing, and task execution. Key aspects such as cognitive overwhelm, difficulty prioritizing, memory issues, task initiation problems, and emotional strain are discussed. Laurence then provides actionable strategies to manage mental load, including externalizing tasks, breaking them into smaller steps, establishing routines, delegating and seeking support, practicing mindfulness, and setting realistic expectations. Listeners are encouraged to celebrate small wins in their ADHD management journey and are invited to share their thoughts and strategies on social media. 00:00 Introduction to Mental Load 01:04 Understanding Mental Load 01:51 Key Aspects of Mental Load in ADHD 03:34 Impact of Mental Load on Daily Life 04:06 Strategies to Manage Mental Load 06:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Need Help with your ADHD? Visit my website:⁠ ⁠https://adhdgoals.co/⁠⁠ Want me to be your ADHD Coach? ⁠Book a FREE call intro call⁠

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