Episode 4 - What is limbo and how can you break out of it to actually get things done and rest?

From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function and ADHD Coach

Description: In this episode, I dive into a frustrating yet all-too-common experience that many of us face: being stuck in limbo. You’re not fully working, but you’re not really resting either. Sound familiar? This space, where we feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next, is a place I call “limbo.” Today, I share how this feeling impacts productivity and rest, and more importantly, how to break free from it.

I’ll walk you through real-life examples, including my own personal stories and those from my clients, to illustrate how limbo sneaks up on us during the day. Whether it's doom scrolling or switching between tasks without completing any of them, you’ll learn how to recognize this state and use simple, effective tools to get out of it. If you've been feeling stuck or unsure of how to navigate that weird in-between space, this episode is for you.

Episode Highlights: (time stamps)

• 00:00 Introduction to the Concept of Limbo
• 05:07 The Universal Experience of Limbo
• 08:38 Recognizing and Naming Limbo
• 10:40 The Frustration of Being Stuck in Limbo
• 16:54 Tools and Strategies to Break Free from Limbo
• 20:10 Practicing and Integrating Tools into Daily Life
• 21:14 Outro

Resources Mentioned:

• Free training: Creating a Formula to Overcome Procrastination and Get Unstuck
• Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started

Connect with Sarah Lovell:

• Website: Executive Functioning First
• Email: [e-mail]
• Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

Podcast edit by: Chelsea Koenigsknecht of KC Virtual, Instagram: @KC_Virtual