For entrepreneurs with ADHD, decision-making can feel like swinging between two extremes—acting on impulse or overanalyzing to the point of exhaustion. I’ve experienced both, and over time, I developed a traffic light system to help balance these tendencies. Green light decisions? Trust your gut and act fast. Yellow light decisions? Set clear boundaries and a time limit. Red light decisions? Take your time but avoid getting stuck in analysis paralysis. By tracking decisions and seeing them as experiments rather than definitive successes or failures, we can build confidence, make smarter choices, and keep moving forward in business.

If you're waiting for motivation to strike before taking action, you might be stuck in a self-sabotaging cycle. In my conversation with Risa Williams, psychotherapist and productivity expert, we explored how procrastination sneaks into our lives—whether through "halfway drift" or the illusion that we need to feel motivated before we begin. Risa's "task intensity meter" offers a fresh approach to managing energy and avoiding burnout, challenging the toxic hustle culture that keeps so many entrepreneurs overwhelmed. By breaking tasks into small, manageable steps and celebrating progress, we can cultivate sustainable success without sacrificing well-being.