The Optimization Trap

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11/10/22 • 44 min

Have you ever had a project or interest you feel so strongly about, but couldn't seem to take any real steps toward completion, because you’re stuck trying to brainstorm the absolute best approach? Or if you do find the best possible solution, do you find yourself anxious at the idea of executing that perfect solution? If you do, you’re not alone.
Now Presenting, ADHD, and what Jaye calls the Optimization Trap.
After exploring the Optimization Trap and why we can get stuck in it, host Jaye Lin is joined by Ron Capalbo and Liz Welshman, and the three ADHD coaches discuss their experiences with overoptimizing, as well as provide suggestions on how to get ourselves out of the trap.
Ron Capalbo
Website: adhdcoachron.com
Instagram: @adhd_ron
TikTok: @adhdcoachron
Liz Welshman
Website: lizwelshman.com
Instagram: @bouncy_adhd
Jaye Lin
Website: jayelin.com
Instagram: @jayelinftw

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View slides and the script at this Google Slides link

Now Presenting: ADHD - The Optimization Trap

Transcript

Jaye Lin00:00:00.869

Hi, this is now presenting ADHD, where we look at common ways ADHD can present in individuals, explain what the root causes can be, and connect the experience to real humans. I'm your host, Jaye Lin. I'm an ADHD coach, instructor, and generally nice person. This is our first episode. I've been intending to start this podcast for over a year, and in true ADHD fashion, I couldn't decide how to start. Every time I came up with a topic, I could think