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I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD

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Ep 207Episode 207: How To Avoid Overwhelm and Getting Stuck In The Details

In This Episode, You Will Discover Why it's so easy for our ADHD brains to feel overwhelmed How to recognize when you're slipping into overwhelm How to pull yourself out and create clarity about the next steps forward Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Jul 10, 202327 min

Ep 206Episode 206: Harnessing the Power of a Mid-Year Review with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover Why the review process is so powerful for people with ADHD Seven ways to jog your memory and make the review process easier Powerful reflections questions designed specifically for an ADHD brain Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Get the Mid-Year Review Workbook here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 91: 5 Easy Steps for the Messy Middle Episode 205: Top 5 Strategies for Time Management with ADHD (and why they work) Leave IBBA A Rating & Review If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Jul 3, 202332 min

Ep 205Episode 205: Top 5 Strategies for Time Management with ADHD (and why they work)

In This Episode, You'll Discover Five proven time management strategies for adults with ADHD Why these approaches work so well How to apply them in your life Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Time Timer* (affiliate link) Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Jun 26, 202334 min

Ep 204Episode 204: Benefits of Body Doubling for Adults with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover What body doubling is Why body doubling is especially effective for people with ADHD Practical approaches to implement body doubling in your life today Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Gretchen Rubin - The Four Tendencies Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Jun 19, 202331 min

Ep 203Episode 203: Creating Your Ideal Schedule – Simplifying Structure for ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover The importance of finding the sweet spot between simplicity and complexity when it comes to schedules, routines, and habits. Why it's essential to tailor the level of support to your needs for optimal functioning with ADHD. How to find the right level of support that offloads decision-making and executive functions without overwhelming the brain. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Jun 12, 202331 min

Ep 202Episode 202: Endings and New Beginnings: Navigating Transition with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover The power of endings and new beginnings Three key lessons that help us navigate big transitions How you can apply these lessons to your life Join Overwhelmed to Action Free Training here – June 6-8 Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast "This is the part where" Episode 154: ADHD and Frustration Tolerance "Full body yes" Episode 172: Procrastination, ADHD, and the Intellectual Yes "The art of the pause" Episode 182: How to Slow Down with ADHD Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Jun 5, 202333 min

Ep 201Episode 201: How to Slow Down Time - Strategies for Adults with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover Three key reasons why time seems to slip through the cracks. How to ground yourself when you feel untethered Five actionable strategies to help you stay present and recognize the passage of time more often. Links From The Podcast Join Overwhelmed to Action Free Training here – June 6-8 Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here ADHD symptoms in healthy adults are associated with stressful life events and negative memory bias Mindfulness Meditation Training for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adulthood Tune into Episode 113: What is Time Blindness here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

May 29, 202340 min

Ep 200Episode 200: Celebrating 200 – Key Lessons and Listener Favorites

In This Episode, You Will Hear Paula's reflection on the journey of creating 200 episodes The inspiration for episode 200, specifically A highlight reel of listener favorites and key takeaways Join Overwhelmed to Action Free Training here – June 6-8 Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast (In Order Of Appearance) Episode #76: How Many Goals Should I Set? Episode #170: How To Make (And Stick To) A Routine With ADHD Episode #144: 3 Ways To Streamline Your Processes Episode #146: 10 Prioritization Traps That Keep The ADHD Brain Episode #172: Procrastination, ADHD, and The Intellectual Yes Episode #155: Four Steps To Help Perfectionism, Procrastination Episode #128: Discover 3 Simple Steps To Be More Resourceful With ADHD Episode #156: How to Increase Follow Through with ADHD Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

May 22, 202336 min

Ep 199Episode 199: Parallel Tasking and ADHD - How to Reduce Distractions

In This Episode, You Will Discover The difference between multi-tasking and parallel-tasking How parallel tasking helps increase focus and follow through Strategies to use parallel tasking in your life Join Overwhelmed to Action Free Training here - June 6-8 Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Check out Indistractable here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

May 15, 202327 min

Ep 198Episode 198: 5 Tips for Finishing Tasks with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover The leading reasons adults with ADHD struggle to finish tasks How to recognize where and when these obstacles show up for you Five actionable tips you can use today to help you finish the tasks piling up on your list. Sign up for the 3-Day Free Training Here 🎉 Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

May 8, 202328 min

Ep 197Episode 197: 3 Lessons You Deserve To Know With An ADHD Diagnosis

In This Episode, You Will Discover 3 key lessons every person with ADHD deserves to know How these lessons apply to your life What you can do with this information as you move forward Join us for the free 3-day training here! Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

May 1, 202324 min

Ep 196Episode 196: How to Make a Change with ADHD - Inside and Outside Jobs

In This Episode, You Will Discover The power of intentional change in your life. The two essential components of creating this change. What you can do to make it last. Sign up for the free training here! Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Apr 24, 202325 min

Ep 195Episode 195: How to Stop the Sunday Scaries with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover What the Sunday Scaries are Why we get them How to reduce the Sunday Scaries and start the week off right Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn more about private coaching with Paula here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Apr 17, 202328 min

Ep 194Episode 194: 10 Things Making My ADHD Life Easier Right Now

In This Episode, You Will Discover Ten (plus!) things making my ADHD life easier right now Why these tools are so supportive How you might implement similar tools to support your brain Links From The Podcast Tempur-Pedic Cooling Pillow Silk Pillowcase Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock Instant Pot (I have the 6 quart) Egg Cooker Cauliflower Rice Spotify Playlists Puzzle Board (aka Felt Board) HiyaHiya Knitting Needles (There's a small and large set) Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Tune into Episode 119 3 Reasons to Use a Shutdown Routine Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Apr 10, 202332 min

Ep 193Episode 193: 3 Steps To Stay On Track With Your Goals With ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover Where you fit within the three steps What you can learn from this awareness How to move forward and make the progress you want Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Paula here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Tune into episode 186: How to Use a Gold Pyramid Get your Goal Pyramid Guide here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Apr 3, 202330 min

Ep 192Episode 192: How Tiny Habits Create Lasting Change for ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover The science of habit formation The obstacles adults with ADHD face when it comes to sticking with habits How to identify the one key habit that will the biggest shifts toward your end goal Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Take the Focus & Concentration course here Get a full year of habit trackers here Check out the Time Timer for timing your tasks here* Get Atomic Habits here* Get Tiny Habits here* *affiliate links Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Mar 27, 202325 min

Ep 191Episode 191: Top Strategies for Spring Cleaning with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover How to best approach the spring cleaning process for your ADHD brain Different stages in the decluttering and spring cleaning process Actionable, step-by-step instructions to begin your spring cleaning today Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Get the Declutter & Organization Workbook here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Mar 20, 202331 min

Ep 190Episode 190: How to Deal With Regret with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover Why we experience regret The two main ways regret presents itself How to release regret and move forward with confidence Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Mar 13, 202320 min

Ep 189Episode 189: 5 Ways To Slow Down To Speed Up With ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover Why we resist slowing down to speed up, especially with ADHD Five powerful areas where you might benefit from slowing down to speed up Specific strategies to help you implement the practice today Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Mar 6, 202326 min

Ep 188Episode 188: 3 Overlooked Time Management Tools For ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover How time blindness impacts so many ADHD brains. Three uncommon aways to help strengthen your time management. How to find the best time management approaches for you. Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here When by Daniel Pink Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks!

Feb 27, 202329 min

Ep 187Episode 187: 3 Common Objections To Creating A Daily Routine with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover The three most common objections to scheduling How to reframe these objections and give your brain the level of support it needs to thrive Ways to troubleshoot common planning obstacles so you can create a manageable, flexible planning system for you Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Feb 20, 202322 min

Ep 186Episode 186: How To Use A Goal Pyramid

In This Episode, You Will Discover What a goal pyramid is Why the goal pyramid framework is so impactful How to use a goal pyramid for your current goals Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Get the goal pyramid workbook here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Feb 13, 202326 min

Ep 185Episode 185: 3 Ways To Focus On One Thing At A Time

In This Episode, You Will Discover Strategies To Focus your attention on one task or project with less distraction Fock in one routine to simplify your day Zoom in on one goal and stick with it for the long run Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Atomic Habits by James Clear* Tiny Habits B.J. Fogg* Episode 167: How to Reduce Attention Residue with ADHD Episode 172: Procrastination, ADHD, and the Intellectual Yes Get the Podcast Roadmap here *Affiliate link Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Feb 6, 202323 min

Ep 184Episode 184: 5 Surprising Reasons The ADHD Brain Struggles With Attention Span

In This Episode, You Will Discover Understand the power of constraining our focus Increase awareness about why constraint is challenging for the ADHD brain Learn the five surprising ways our brain can prevent us from zooming in on one thing Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Jan 30, 202324 min

Ep 183Episode 183: What To Do When You've Overcommitted Your Schedule

In This Episode, You Will Discover How to recognize when you've overcommitted yourself How to prioritize your time and energy Three ways to make it to the other side while feeling proud of yourself in the process Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here See Yolanda Ridley's work here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Jan 23, 202321 min

Ep 182Episode 182: How To Slow Down With ADHD - Strategies for Impulsivity

In This Episode, You Will Discover What it means to pause. Why pausing feels especially challenging for the ADHD brain. Why we want to strengthen this skill set. The areas in our life where practicing the pause can lead to big returns. Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 147 Four Stages of Awareness with ADHD Episode 139 What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, Listen to Russell Barkley's ADHD expert webinar from 2021 Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Jan 16, 202327 min

Ep 181Episode 181: Task Initiation, Boredom, and ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover Key Strategies To Navigate procrastination Work through boredom Design a flexible schedule that works best for your brain Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Jan 9, 202347 min

Ep 180Episode 180: How To Be The Hero Of Your Story - Self Concept And ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover What it means to be the hero of your story. How to identify the role you're currently playing. How to shift out of a story of villain or victim if it's not serving you, and step into the role of hero with confidence. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Jan 2, 202322 min

Ep 179Episode 179: New Year Reflection & Expansion

In This Episode, You Will Discover the power of reflection for an ADHD brain Your accomplishments from the past 12 months Learn from the obstacles you overcame Plan an incredible year of growth ahead Get the Year End Reflection Workbook here! Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Dec 26, 202224 min

Ep 178Episode 178: When Things Feel Hard With ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover How to normalize the fact that we all make mistakes or overlook details How to give yourself grace when these situations happen How to put things into perspective and move forward with greater confidence Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Dec 19, 202210 min

Ep 177Episode 177: Feeling Overwhelmed? Learn 3 Calming Techniques for Adults with ADHD today!

In This Episode, You Will Discover What overwhelm is Why many of us ADHD brains navigate overwhelm A simple, 3 step process to move through overwhelm to clarity Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Read Brené Brown's Atlas of the Heart here (affiliate link) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Dec 13, 202231 min

Ep 176Episode 176: 5 Powerful Reminders for Adults Living With ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover The importance of clearly defining your problem The impact of asking for help The role fences play in our lives Why experience makes the best teacher How getting to the root cause of an obstacle can change everything Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Follow ADHD Jesse here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Connect with Paula on Instagram here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA a Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts or Spotify Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

Dec 5, 202226 min

Ep 175Episode 175: ADHD, Flexible Thinking, and Doing Things "Right"

In This Episode, You Will Discover Why many ADHD brains struggle with inflexible thinking How to spot this tendency in your life Strategies to release the black-or-white thinking and start seeing the shades of gray How to use this information to work with your brain and positively impact your overall productivity Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here

Nov 28, 202227 min

Ep 174Episode 174: 4 Ways Tracking Can Help Support Your ADHD (And How To Do It!)

In This Episode, You Will Discover Four ways tracking can be impactful on your life Three key areas for tracking data How to effectively track the information (and remember to do it!) Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 136: Increase Your Productivity by Counting Your Wins. Episode 173: How to Handle Big Emotions During the Holidays with ADHD

Nov 21, 202230 min

Ep 173Episode 173: How To Handle Big Emotions During The Holidays with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover What emotional dysregulation is. Why people with ADHD navigate such big emotions. A simple yet powerful set of questions to help support yourself through these emotions and show up the way you want to. Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Learn more about Emotional Dysregulation here

Nov 14, 202225 min

Ep 172Episode 172: Procrastination, ADHD, And The Intellectual Yes

In This Episode, You Will Discover… An often-overlooked reason why we struggle with procrastination The difference between an "intellectual yes" and a "full body yes" How to move through the procrastination and into action Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select "Listen on Apple Podcasts," and then click the "subscribe" button. Also, if you love the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave me a review? Reviews help others find the show and allow me to share my message even further. Thanks, friend!

Nov 7, 202224 min

Ep 171Episode 171: The Process of Change & Making It Yours

In This Episode, You Will Discover: Why we feel pressure to make changes quickly Three main ways we navigate change How to slow down and enjoy the process Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here

Oct 31, 202228 min

Ep 170Episode 170: How To Make (And Stick To) A Routine WIth ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover Why we have a love-hate relationship with routines The benefits of establishing regular routines in our life Powerful strategies to get your routines to stick Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here

Oct 24, 202239 min

Ep 169Episode 169: 8 Strategies To Improve Your Delegation Skills (Part 2)

In This Episode, You Will Discover… How to identify potential areas for delegation What tasks to delegate and what ones to keep Strategies for effective delegation Specific approaches to delegate both at work and at home Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Learn about Yolanda's work here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here

Oct 17, 202231 min

Episode 168: How To Delegate When You Have ADHD Part 1

In This Episode, You Will Discover The six main reasons we struggle with delegation How to know when it's time to delegate How to reduce feelings of overwhelm when it comes to delegating Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select "Listen on Apple Podcasts," and then click the "subscribe" button. Also, if you love the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave me a review? Reviews help others find the show and allow me to share my message even further. Thanks, friend!

Oct 10, 202232 min

Ep 167Episode 167: How To Reduce Attention Residue With ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover… What attention residue is How to recognize when it shows up Strategies to reduce attention residue and increase focus Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here! Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Listen to Episode 43: How to Increase Your Efficiency with Batch Work Check out the Freedom app here.* Affiliate link: try the app for free – no credit card required.

Oct 3, 202221 min

Ep 166Episode 166: Effectiveness Vs. Efficiency And The ADHD Brain

In This Episode, You Will Discover How To… The essential difference between effectiveness and efficiency Why both are key for increased productivity How to optimize both in your life Join us in We're Busy Being Awesome here 🎉 Links From The Podcast Get the Podcast Roadmap here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Check out the Freedom app here

Sep 26, 202230 min

Ep 165Episode 165: Procrastiworking, Constraint, RSD, and Overwhelm - an ADHD coaching call

In this episode, you'll discover: The different ways procrastiworking, decision-making, RSD, and overwhelm impact our day-to-day lives. Strategies to navigate each obstacle. How coaching your brain can help implement these tools for lasting change. Join us in We're Busy Being Awesome here 🎉 Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here

Sep 19, 202249 min

Ep 164Episode 164: How Do I Accept My ADHD Diagnosis?

In This Episode, You Will Discover: Why it's powerful to find acceptance in your ADHD diagnosis The eight stages I experienced in my own journey to acceptance How to learn from these stages and apply what's supportive for your life Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Your Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier A Radical Guide For Women With ADHD by Sari Solden ADHD 2.0 by Edward Hallowell Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Russell Barkley Get the full show notes here

Sep 12, 202234 min

Ep 163Episode 163: How To Optimize A Flexible Work Schedule With ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover… The impact of creating structure within a flexible schedule How to use your best hours when creating a schedule The importance of boundaries and breaks in helping you thrive in your work Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here

Sep 5, 202228 min

Ep 162Episode 162: How To Stick To Your Planning Routine With ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover How To: Create clarity around your planning Simplify the planning process Create backup plans to stick with the process (even on those off days) Links From The Podcast Join us in We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 80: The Relationship Manual Episode 119: 3 Reasons To Use A Shutdown Routine

Aug 29, 202223 min

Ep 161Episode 161: What is ADHD Masking?

In This Episode, You Will Discover: What masking is Why ADHD brains feel the need to mask How to identify when we do it How to gently remove that mask and embrace the authentic, incredible version of you. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Join the I'm Busy Being Awesome Facebook Community here

Aug 22, 202227 min

Ep 160Episode 160: How To Be A Better Listener For Adults With ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why listening is more challenging for the ADHD Brain Strategies to enhance your listening skills Action steps to put these tools into practice today Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Favorite fidgets Focusland Infinity Cube Worry Stone

Aug 15, 202222 min

Ep 159Episode 159: How To Use Friction To Build Habits With ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover Three simple steps to successful habit building. The powerful role friction plays when it comes to both making and breaking habits. How to put these steps into practice as you establish the habits that best support you. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Why is it so hard to create permanent habits? By Scott Young The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor (aff.) Episode 153: 18 Adult ADHD Organization Tips To Simply Life

Aug 8, 202227 min

Ep 158Episode 158: How To Make Task Switching Easier For Adults with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover What task switching is. Why it's so challenging for the ADHD brain. Actionable strategies to help make transitions and task switching easier. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here

Aug 1, 202224 min