ADHD Overcoming Perfectionism Worksheet

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Domain
ADHD
Type
Worksheet
Phase
Discovery Reflection
Details
15 min Mid session As-needed
Topics
Mindset Executive Function Resilience

Built for ADHD brains – structured support for executive function challenges.

When to Use This Tool
ADHD adult who avoids starting tasks because they won't be able to do them perfectly
A client whose high standards are causing paralysis rather than producing quality work
Person who needs a structured way to examine whether their expectations are realistic
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Perfectionism often looks like high standards but functions like avoidance. This...

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1 Software engineer who rewrites code endlessly instead of shipping features
Context

Senior developer at a startup who consistently misses sprint deadlines because they refactor the same functions multiple times. Team lead referred them to coaching after the third delayed release. Client believes the problem is time management and wants better planning systems.

How to Introduce

Frame this as a shipping diagnostic, not a self-improvement exercise. 'Before we build new planning systems, let's look ...

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