Ep 63: Big Tasks, Tiny Steps: A Procrastinator’s Guide to Getting Stuff Done

In today’s quick 15-minute episode, we're exploring strategies for breaking down large tasks into manageable steps - a crucial skill for enhancing productivity and reducing overwhelm. From brain dumping to time mapping, learn new practical techniques that are designed to help initiate tasks, reduce decision paralysis, and maintain momentum. These methods are particularly helpful for anyone with ADHD, executive dysfunction, or anyone who finds getting started challenging. By implementing these approaches, you'll hopefully be able to transform those daunting projects into many small steps that will lead to action and confidence. As always, thank you for being part of the Focus Forward community! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to leave us a 5-star rating on the platform you're listening on ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Here are the show notes from this episode (lots of useful links and tools!) STM Tool Google Docs version (will force you to create a copy) Want an Excel version? Email me and I'll send you one! Focus Forward Episodes Mentioned in this Episode Ep 11: Procrastination: Why We Wait & What to Do About It Ep 14: 4 Steps to Build Time Management Strategies You'll Use for Life Ep 21: Rethinking Your Thinking: How Cognitive Flexibility Can Improve Your Life and Relationships Ep 43: Creativity & Executive Function: How to Enjoy the Brain Benefits of Each Ep 58: Routines Without Rigidity: Your Guide to Building & Sustaining Healthier Habits Ep 62: Lighthouse Parenting: How to Communicate, Connect, and Guide with Confidence (ft. Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg) Online and AI Tools University of Toronto Assignment Planner (shared by Beyond BookSmart coach, Kerrie Welch) Goblin.tools Learn More About Our MAP Program Morning accountability sessions for planning, skill-building workshops, and work sprints for maximum support and accountability! All for a low monthly fee. Learn More About 1:1 Coaching Get in Touch: podcast@beyondbooksmart.com Instagram/Facebook/Tiktok: @beyondbooksmartcoaching

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Ep 63: Big Tasks, Tiny Steps: A Procrastinator’s Guide to Getting Stuff Done is an episode from Focus Forward: An Executive Function Podcast by Tricia Butler.

This episode is 16:39 long.

This episode was published on Apr 9, 2025.

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