Decision Paralysis & the ND Brain: 6 Rules to Take Back Control
The average person makes around 35,000 decisions a day, but for neurodivergent minds, even the smallest choices can feel overwhelming, often leading to anxiety and decision paralysis.This week we’re joined by Adrienne Adhami, podcaster, business advisor, keynote speaker, and author of Decisions That Matter. Adrienne has helped global giants like Microsoft, Spotify, and Range Rover empower their teams to make intentional, confident decisions in a world full of noise and distractions.In this chat with Ben, Adrienne shares her six golden rules for cutting through overwhelm. Packed with real-life examples and actionable strategies to overcome procrastination, reclaim their mental energy, and reduce decision fatigue, so you can take back control of your time and focus on what really matters._____________________________________00:00 Introduction1:43 Adrienne’s Best Decision7:31 Adrienne’s Worst Decision11:20 6 Golden Rules for Neurodivergent Decision Making: High Stakes & Low Stakes18:08 ADHD & Sleep20:17 No Stakes Decisions23:08 FOBO: Fear Of Better Option27:11 Setting Decision Deadlines29:10 Outsourcing: Asking For Help31:54 ND: Adrienne’s Top Tips on Daily Decisions38:06 Maximisers VS Satisficers40:17 Regret: “It’s Inevitable”44:10 The Power of Intuition51:40 ADHD & The Power of False Deadlines56:39 The Beauty of Being an Amateur: Making Room for Joy_____On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.Host: Ben BransonHead of Production: Bella NealeAssistant Producer: Phoebe De LeiburnéVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348_____________________________________Follow & subscribe…Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benAdrienne Adhami @adrienne_ldnIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.