✨ Making Changes with ADHD: Why It’s Hard & How We’re Tackling It

Why Change Feels Impossible (Sometimes)

Making changes sounds simple, right? Swap one habit for another, stick with it, done. But ADHD brains don’t exactly work that way. For us, change can mean:

• Instant overwhelm at the idea of doing things differently
• Falling into all-or-nothing thinking
• Struggling to break out of “comfort chaos” (even if it’s not working)

We talked about how exhausting it can feel to know something needs to change… but still freeze at the first step.

The ADHD Change Struggle Is Real

During the episode, we shared:

• How small changes (like a new morning routine) can feel just as hard as big ones
• Why perfectionism makes us ditch progress if it’s not “perfect” right away
• The guilt cycle: promising ourselves we’ll change, then beating ourselves up when it doesn’t stick

But here’s the thing — we’re learning that change doesn’t have to be “all or nothing.”

What’s Helping Us Actually Make Changes

Instead of giant, life-overhauling moves, we’re leaning into:

• Tiny, doable shifts — celebrating progress over perfection
• Accountability & community — talking it out together keeps us going
• Grace & humor — because if you can’t laugh when ADHD throws you off, it gets too heavy

And spoiler alert: we’re still figuring it out as we go.

Takeaway for Our Listeners

If you’re struggling to make changes with ADHD, you’re not alone. Change doesn’t have to be perfect, fast, or Instagram-worthy — it just has to be real, and it’s okay if it’s messy.

Call to Action:

🎧 Listen to the full episode of Burnt Out Perfectionist on all major platforms.
💬 What’s the smallest change you’ve made that actually stuck? Drop it in the comments or send us a message — we’d love to feature your stories!