Beyond The To-do List

In this episode we revisit a conversation with Julie Fast, author of Getting It Done When You’re Depressed: 50 Strategies to Help You Achieve Productivity Even with Depression, Anxiety, or ADHD. She shares her expertise on how to overcome productivity barriers caused by mental health struggles. Julie, who has lived with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and ADHD, offers strategies and real-life insights on how to get things done even when your brain isn’t cooperating. In this conversation, we explore: Understanding Depression and Productivity: Julie explains how depression can make it nearly impossible to get started, and why it’s important to develop a system to help push through the inertia and achieve even small tasks. The Myth of Motivation: We discuss why motivation doesn’t come first and how action leads to motivation, especially for those struggling with depression. Building a Plan for the Basics: Julie talks about the importance of having a plan for simple daily tasks, like br