Delegating sounds simple; just hand something off and check it off your list, right? But if you have ADHD, executive functioning challenges, or a touch of perfectionism, it’s rarely that straightforward. In this episode, I’m breaking down why delegating can feel so complicated, sharing a few real-life examples, and giving you practical strategies to make it a little easier.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why delegating requires all of your executive functioning skills
The most common reasons it’s hard to delegate — from time blindness to people-pleasing
How to separate planning from action so you can actually pass things off
Simple check-in questions to help you decide what’s worth keeping and what to delegate
How to reframe delegation as an act of trust, not control

Resources Mentioned:

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Other Episodes You Might Enjoy:

Episode 45: How to stop being a people pleaser: 5 traps to watch out for
Episode 46: Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard (and How to Make It Easier)
Episode 47: Why “Just Ask for Help” Isn’t Actually That Simple (& how to practice asking for help)

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

Connect with Sarah Lovell:

Website: Executive Functioning First
Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background