ADHD Crash Course
This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!
My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist, a certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been learning about ADHD for a while now, and I'm still learning new things. Welcome to the Crash Course- let's dive in...
ADHD Crash Course
Ep 108. Decision Paralysis & ADHD: How to Escape the Research Rabbit Hole
Ever spend way too long researching a “simple” decision—only to feel more confused than when you started?
You’re not alone. In this episode I talk about why ADHD brains fall into the “over-research” trap and how to get out of it.
Learn why perfectionism, attention regulation, and priority overload lead to analysis paralysis—and the tools you can use to start making “good enough” decisions with confidence!
00:00 – Intro: The ADHD over-research trap
00:30 – Why ADHD brains get stuck in research mode
01:10 – Attention regulation: why too many tabs = overwhelm
01:40 – The pedometer story: how too many features = confusion
02:30 – Narrowing your priorities = more clarity
03:00 – Perfectionism & decision fatigue
03:30 – Maximizers vs. Satisficers (and why “good enough” is powerful)
04:30 – What’s really at stake? Weigh the impact
05:00 – Save your energy for what matters
05:40 – Set time and option limits
06:30 – Accepting uncertainty: the hardest (but most freeing) part
07:00 – Final thoughts: Stop spinning. Start moving.