Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD

There are many ways that professional adults with ADHD can get the support they need to thrive in business and in life. In this episode of overcoming distractions, we go through some of the more popular methods for busy adults juggling life, family and business. Back on the podcast is Jeff Copper from Dig Coaching. Jeff and Dave discuss many ways adults can receive support through coaching and mentorship depending on their challenges and goals. They talk about some of the more effective ways of supporting busy adults with ADHD. Jeff discusses some of the more effective methods that adults with ADHD can take advantage of and how utilizing those techniques can support various breakthroughs. That includes various types of ADHD coaching and mentorship provided by professionals. Jeff Copper talks about a new methodology he is rolling out to help busy adults with ADHD obtain those desired outcomes and he walks us through how that works. He talks about how this might be different than more popular support systems for adults with ADHD and gives us a little bit of insight into how this helps people through their ADHD journey. And as always, Jeff and Dave give a few quick tips for busy professionals with ADHD to implement in our daily lives and begin to work on ourselves. You can find Jeff Copper and Dig Coaching here. www.digcoaching.com **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Let's face it, many of our challenges as adults with ADHD revolve around executive functions. We've talked about executive functions several times on overcoming distractions because it is an important aspect of our lives and our careers as adults with ADHD. Dave gets street smart once again and discussed Some simple ways we can improve or compensate for our executive function challenges. As he mentions in the podcast, each one of these could be a separate podcast but this episode is meant as an audio checklist to get you thinking about what you can do to manage your executive functions, compensate for challenges and limitations and create a few workarounds. From creating routines and keeping important items as visible as possible to the most basic ways to clear your head and gain some energy to get your work done. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

If you are a professional adult with ADHD, have you ever considered the services of an occupational therapist? In this episode, we discuss why adults with ADHD may want to consider occupational therapy. Jamie Cutino is an Occupational Therapist / 2x TEDx Speaker and an ADHD Advocate and she joins Dave to discuss various aspects of benefiting from occupational therapy. Jamie gives a general overview of occupational therapy and how occupational therapists generally work with clients. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min She talks about how we can recognize the need for occupational services. Jamie discusses that many times adults with ADHD working with occupational therapist to manage sensory needs including overstimulation. She also gives us an overview of the vestibular system of our body and gives us an understanding of why ADHD can affect this. She talks about everything from a foot hammock under your desk to understanding that an occupational therapist can also help you set up your working environment for success. Here are some ways to find Jamie including her Ted Talks. Website Outsmartadhd.co Outsmart ADHD Podcasthttps://outsmartadhd.transistor.fm/ TEDx Talk #1ADHD: The Unsuspected Underdog | Jamie Cutino | TEDxCWRU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcx4Tdn7ZhM&t=378s TEDx Talk #2Success Is Not Fitting Into Your Skinny Jeans | Jamie Cutino | TEDxManitouSprings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mLBglrbZ8k&t=319s

Most of us have heard of or purchased a weighted blanket but have you ever heard of a weighted pillow? Mikey Goldman is the founder of Quiet Mind and he's the inventor of the first of its kind weighted pillow. And he is a successful entrepreneur with ADHD. Dave talks to Mikey about a number of things that relate to adults with ADHD and feeling calm. First, Mikey talks about growing up with ADHD including the successes and challenges he encountered. And he talks about some of the challenges as he entered adulthood. As an entrepreneur with ADHD, he first started out in other careers and he talks about how he navigated those careers with ADHD. Mikey talks about the quiet mind weighted pillow, why he invented it and why he believes that it can be beneficial for anyone with ADHD. He talks about the science behind the weighted pillow and the calming effect that not only the pillow has but in hugging. And Mikey discusses the must haves that he needs to have in place as a busy adult with ADHD. The most important thing he discusses is the power of having routines in his life. Check out this great discussion not only with an entrepreneur with ADHD but an inventor of a very beneficial product for anyone with ADHD. Find the weighted pillow here: https://www.onequietmind.com/

Cynthia Hammer is the founder and executive director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and the author of the book… "Living with Inattentive ADHD-climbing the circular staircase of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder." Cynthia explains the mission of The Inattentive ADHD Coalition and what the organization does and how it provide much-needed resources for those of us with ADHD. She talks about what inspired her and prompted her to write a book about inattentive ADHD and speak about her personal journey with ADHD. She discusses what is very important for readers to take away from her writings. Cynthia also explains some of the strategies she has incorporated in her life that has allowed her to thrive with ADHD. And she talks about why humor and positive self-talk is so mission critical for adults with ADHD. And Cynthia gives some words of advice and inspiration for those busy adults with ADHD who may be struggling and working through challenges currently. Learn more about the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and Cynthia's work here. https://www.iadhd.org/

If you haven't figured it out yet, executive functions pretty much rule our life. From remembering to brush our teeth, working memory, planning our day, switching from one thing to the next, understanding time etc. If those of us with ADHD do not understand and get a handle on improving our executive functions, it makes it challenging to get through work, home environment and everything in between. This episode is dedicated to understanding executive functions 101. Dave's guest has been here before- Lara Honos-Webb….Clinical psychologist and author as well as Cofounder of Bonding Health which is an app that helps children with ADHD. She is the author of Brain Hacks life changing strategies to improve executive functioning and her new book 6 Super Skills for Executive Functioning. Dr, Lara gives listeners an overview of what our executive functions are. Attention and focus, planning and organization, emotional regulations, controlling impulses… She talks about why those of us especially with ADHD rely so heavily on executive functions to get through the day. Dave and Dr. Lara also discuss some examples many can relate to of how poor executive functions can hinder us as busy adults with ADHD. And Dr. Lara gives everyone some advice on some of the most effective ways to improve our executive functions. If you're really challenged with executive functions and getting projects and tasks completed, she recommends finding ways to make it more interesting, implement fun and of course ask for help. Find Dr. Lara Honos-Webb here. https://www.addisagift.com/ **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

If you are an adult with ADHD looking for career advice, this is a great episode of Overcoming Distractions. Whether you need to change careers or jobs or just need some adjustments in your current workplace, Shell Mendelson will give you some advice. Shell Mendelson is a career coach for adults with ADHD and the author of the new book Unlock Your Career Path: A Course for ADHD Adults and Teens. Shell and Dave discuss her recent book and start out by talking about how ADHD can impact our careers including some examples listeners can relate to. One area some adults with ADHD can relate to is when placed on a performance improvement plan at work which as Shell puts it can be a soul crushing situation. When forging a new career, Shell talks about how many childhood experiences including things we like and hobbies could be an indicator as to our career direction. Shell also discusses why she's used the word preferred many times in her book. She says it is important to understand preferences and must-haves when analyzing your career. Those include: · Working conditions · Knowledge · Geography · Accommodations · money And Shell and Dave wrap up by talking about some of those must haves that adults with ADHD need to consider in their career path. They include clarity, learning more about yourself, owning your career path, building confidence and being ready. Find Shell and her new book here: www.careercoachingwithshell.com **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

In this episode, we are talking about confidence for adults with ADHD or for that matter confidence building for anyone. Back on the podcast is Alyssa Dver, founder of the American Confidence Institute. Alyssa is one of the leading authorities on the subject of confidence out there today. Confidence is something that allows adults with ADHD to thrive. Many of us struggle with self-doubt, which sometimes gets in the way of being our best selves, especially in our careers or the workplace. When we have confidence, then we can earn the trust of others in the workplace, leadership, clients, and others. And it's an awesome feeling when we can walk into work and be confident. Alyssa starts out by defining confidence in the simplest terms we can all understand. She talks about how lacking confidence can affect us in the workplace and our personal lives. Alyssa discusses with Dave about people who have come up with a breakthrough in building confidence and some of the things they say in how it affected their lives. Dave and Alyssa discussed the barriers to confidence not only in the workplace but in our home environments and some of the challenges we face daily that are disguised as a lack of confidence including some red flags. And Alyssa gives listeners a simple blueprint for starting your journey of building more confidence. Learn more about the American Confidence Institute and Alyssa Dver here. https://www.americanconfidenceinstitute.com/ **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

If you're wondering if you're experiencing stress or you're going through burnout, Dave takes time to discuss the differences between being stressed out and burnout. Busy adults with ADHD can experience stress at many levels, and if not addressed, it can eventually turn into burnout. Dave discusses the difference in the definition, causes of burnout, the impact of both stress and burnout as well as the basics of what you need to know when it comes to recovery for stress and burnout. They can be different. In short, stress can be a short-term experience, while burnout can be a more chronic issue that will require much more work to recover from. If you are a busy adult with ADHD and continue to feel more challenged in business and in life, you'll want to listen to this short podcast. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

In this episode we are talking about managing distractions with the help of willpower. While many adults with ADHD may be put off by the concept of willpower, building that willpower muscle can be an effective strategy for thriving with adult ADHD. Back on the podcast is Giovanni Dienstmann, a sought-after meditation teacher and author of the books Practical Meditation, Mindful Self-Discipline, and ..Wise Confidence. Giovanni and Dave discuss the following on this episode of Overcoming Distractions. · Giovanni provides a well thought out definition of willpower and how it affects our lives. · He discusses why willpower must be a daily habit and how we build upon it, much like building muscle. · Dave and Giovanni discuss why distractions are another form of seeking energy. · How decision fatigue and willpower are connected and how increasing willpower can reduce decision fatigue. Giovanni goes through a simple framework for improving willpower in our ADHD lives. That includes working on our environment and working on ourselves. That includes both mental and physical environment. Working environment adjustments can include minimizing any type of electronic notifications such as your phone. Website blockers if necessary and decluttering your environment. And Giovanni discusses a process for slowing down and building effective intentions to help build willpower. You can find Giovanni's books and his app here. https://www.mindfulselfdiscipline.com/ **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Dave continues his on air checklist of distractions many adults with ADHD face. This is Part 2 and Dave discusses some not so obvious Distractions that enter our lives quite frequently. When we think of Distractions we think of the usual suspects including office noise, doom scrolling on social media and shiny objects. But there are many pieces of our day that when you come right down to it, end up being distracting. And maybe more so than the general distractions we always think about. This podcast, once again, is meant to get you thinking and to see if any of these Distractions David discusses are affecting you in your work and home. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

We're talking about distractions in this podcast. And if you can't name them, then you can't deal with them. If you are a busy adult with ADHD, distractions are coming at you all day long. You're distracted at home, and distractions are most likely entering your professional life in some way. But the only way we can conquer our distractions is by self-awareness and owning them. Only then can we work towards minimizing distractions as adults with ADHD. This podcast is meant just to give you a brief checklist of some of the main distractions you know you're dealing with already. Dave wants to get you thinking about how you can minimize distractions. So if you have forgotten what's distracting you, let Dave remind you in this two-part podcast. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

There are huge misconceptions and misunderstandings about procrastination. And Dave tackles this because of a recent social media post he saw telling people that they should schedule procrastination to manage their time. That's bad advice to say the least and to a greater extent reckless, especially for adults with ADHD. There is an enormous difference between procrastination and strategic delay and Dave goes through both and offers a few tips on how to understand your own procrastination a little better. He also talks about how strategically delaying certain tasks or projects can actually work in your favor and help lower your stress. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Dave talks again about his two favorite words when it comes to adult ADHD. Clarity and control. Because you can't talk about these two enough. They are mission critical to surviving as a busy adult with ADHD. Dave discusses briefly why clarity and being in control is such an important part of your ADHD life and gives some examples of how to gain more clarity and take back control. The more busy adults focus on these two areas of life, the less reactionary you'll be. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

If you are an adult with ADHD, this conversation is built just for you. Whether you are a CEO, busy executive, business owner with ADHD or are juggling life and professional responsibilities, you'll learn a lot about being an adult with ADHD in this conversation. Kathleen Nadeau, PhD is the Founder the Chesapeake Center and the author of Still Distracted After All These Years: Help and Support for Older Adults with ADHD. In this conversation you'll get a snapshot of what it's like to be a busy adult with ADHD and get some great tips for thriving in both business and home life. First, Dr. Nadeau discusses why she wrote this book. While we see a lot out there in the world about children with ADHD, as you well know, ADHD impacts adults as well. Dr. Nadeau discusses how ADHD impacts almost every aspect of our lives including sleep, work, distractions, overcommitting and much more. Dave and Dr. Nadeau discuss why one of the most impactful and basic ways you can thrive with adult ADHD is have the proper support and structure in place. Having a mindset of taking control while having the proper support can go a long way in reducing the chaos of ADHD. Dr. Nadeau discusses the importance of having brain healthy habits including research into diets and she talks about some of the basics of building an ADHD friendly environment. How do adults with ADHD develop a mindset of taking control? Learn more about the Chesapeake center and find Dr. Nadeau's book here. https://thechesapeakecenter.com/ **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

In this short episode, Dave runs through some of the lessons learned from people who have experienced burnout. While it is a harsh way to learn lessons about life and gain some self-awareness, many people who have experience burnout have learned how to understand thier capacity, manage time more effectively, learn to communicate their needs and more. In Dave's book Overcoming Burnout, real people share these lessons from their own time feeling burned out. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

This is Part 2 of Dave's conversation with coach Diann Wingert about how adults with ADHD can understand the Four Tendencies, authored by Gretchen Rubin. Diann makes it clear, as she did in part one of this discussion, that understanding the four tendencies, whether in ourselves or others, is all about expectations. She also discusses with Dave the importance of understanding "it depends." Every adult with ADHD has different wants and needs and their particular life and career circumstances. That's why when understanding someone's tendency, we also need to preface it by "it depends." Dave and Diann also discussed understanding your tendency and possibly the tendency of others you may be working with including direct supervision, that this can guide you to the right career or job. And in the case of adults with ADHD who have gone on to work for themselves and explored entrepreneurship, many understand these tendencies and it has enabled them to choose who they work with including the type of clients they serve. Diann tells listeners that if you want to understand how to work with different tendencies and personalities, you need to understand that it's not about you in their behaviors. People may behave a certain way but it's a result of their tendencies. Check out Diann Wingert's Four Tendencies guide here. https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/the-four-tendencies-guide **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

If you're looking to thrive in the coming year then you're going to have to build a solid foundation for managing your adult ADHD. Dave gets street smart here and discusses briefly a number of areas that he believes make up that solid foundation for thriving with adult ADHD. Managing ADHD does not have to be complicated and focusing on the basics is one of the best ways to get a better handle on living with adult ADHD as a busy professional. If you want to move forward and feel better in the coming year, check out Dave's quick tips for building a solid foundation for thriving with adult ADHD. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

This week, Dave has brought back Diann Wingert, therapist turned coach. Diann discusses the concept of the four tendencies, a philosophy by author Gretchen Rubin. Dave and Diann discuss how adults with ADHD can relate to these four tendencies and how you might find yourself in one or more of these. Diann points out that this is not a personality assessment; it is more of a way to understand the characteristics of ourselves and others. And by doing so, we learn more about ourselves and how to work better with other people, especially in the workplace. The four tendencies are: The upholders. The questioners. Obligors. Rebels. Diann goes through the basic characteristics of each one of these tendencies. Dave and Diann discuss how adults with ADHD can fall into these categories and how we can see ourselves in our personal and professional lives. Diann and Dave also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each tendency. This is part one of a two-part podcast series about how adults with ADHD can relate to the four tendencies. Check out Diann Wingert's Four Tendencies guide here. https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/the-four-tendencies-guide **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Dave sits down with Russell Kramer, author of the book Hocus Focus- Coming of age with ADD and its medicines. Russell owns and operates a contracting business and tells his story of growing up taking medication for his ADD and why he decided to stop taking meds. To be clear, Russell is not anti-ADHD medication but has learned how to thrive as a self-employed contractor without meds. Russell talks about why he wrote this book and what people can learn from his story. In the book, he talks about critical self-awareness and as he says, coming of age. Russell uses the term growing into his ADD when discussing learning how to thrive. Along with Russell's story, he talks about how he manages his business as a self-employed contractor. Russell discusses everything from how important it is to keep track of his numbers through proper bookkeeping, keeping logs of his day and keeping track of time. He also discusses how he manages his project lists which are critical to finishing jobs and how he breaks down projects. And he talks about how important it is for those of us with adult ADHD to find our fit. Find Russell's book here: https://a.co/d/0YTuCkk **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Many adults with ADHD have a love hate relationship with their cell phones. While it can be a major distraction, a cell phone can be used to help you thrive with adult ADHD. There are many tools and apps that can help busy adults with ADHD in many areas of their lives. Many of these are Productivity Tools as well as alarms and timers but other helpful capabilities exist on a mobile phone such as utilizing dictation and other apps to keep you on track and even provide you with motivation. Dave talks about some of the basic ways he utilizes his mobile device to stay on track, get things done when he doesn't want to be on time and maximize his productivity. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

If you have adult ADHD and you are a manager, working in a leadership role, in the C-Suite, or just working with others on projects, Dave talks about some of the core must-haves for managing the balance between leading and doing your own job. Dave talks about how important it is to claim your own time, communicate effectively, get what you need from others as well as one of Dave's favorite words, clarity! There's a lot more to managing teams and others in the workplace but Dave talks about the core elements that adults with ADHD need to have in place in the workplace. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

If you are a busy adult with ADHD and you find yourself being late over and over again, Dave has some quick and street-smart tips to implement into your busy life. Some of them are probably obvious as he recognizes during this podcast but it bears reminding that sometimes the challenges we have as adults with ADHD can be minimized with simple strategies. Yes, setting alarms and timers is one of the strategies that Dave discusses but before the cynicism kicks in, ask yourself if you've really tried setting alarms and have you respected that alarm and its urgency? Dave talks about other ways to minimize being late as an adult with ADHD. If you need some quick reminders of the basics of getting somewhere on time, this is a great refresher episode for those of you who are late. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

The thought of goal setting can be a turn off for many people including adults with ADHD. One of the reasons is that many adults with ADHD are not clear on what goals they would like to set, both personally and professionally. Goal setting does not have to be scary or overwhelming. Those of us with ADHD can set meaningful and achievable goals if we prepare properly and keep them attainable. Back on Overcoming Distractions is Sarah Reiff-Hekking, Ph.D. of True Focus Coaching, Inc. She takes us right back to the basics of goal setting and advises how to make this part of our life easier and more manageable. First, she defines what a goal is to get our discussion going. From there, Sarah gives us advice so we can determine what type of goals we should be setting in our lives. She discusses how we can understand the deeper meaning or personal significance of the goals we set. Some of the other discussion highlights include. · Setting short term goals. · Trusting yourself when setting goals. · What's most important right now? · Planning for reality. · Moving towards a goal, not away from it. · Understanding how goals complement each other. · Understanding your time frame when setting goals. · Analyzing what's working. · Setting mini deadlines. Here are the links we discussed about working with Sarah Reiff-Hekking, Ph.D. 1. Time Matters Boot Camp Virtual Workshop: www.CreateFocusNow.com 2. Website with resources: www.truefocuscoaching.com 3. Link to apply for a Strategy Session at no cost: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/strategy-session-inquiry/ **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Breaking news!!! Everyone procrastinates!! Dave briefly tackles the topic of procrastination and how you can ask yourself for a number of questions to begin to understand why you're procrastinating. Understanding why you're procrastinating, if you have clarity and what you are procrastinating on, understanding what worked before to limit procrastination and some of the smallest steps you can take are some of the discussion points in this short podcast episode. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

If you are an adult with ADHD and feel like you are either heading towards burnout or are already there, Dave has some quick advice and six must haves for starting the process of reducing burnout. Burnout is complex and even more complicated for busy adults with ADHD. And while burnout can take time to recover from, there are several ways to begin the process of reducing the feelings from burnout. Dave talks about these short pieces of advice in the beginning of his book Overcoming Burnout. These actions are meant to begin getting rid of burnout in your life. You can order Dave's book Overcoming Burnout here on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WQ17T22

Many people with ADHD have a difficult relationship with time. And if you're a busy professional and have other commitments such as family, managing time in your life can be a challenge. Some of the ways being timeline can affect us are being late for appointments or missing them altogether. Other ways include always feeling busy at work and never feeling caught up. If you often lose track of time, where the day went, or even got to the end of a day and didn't get what you needed to get done, Dave has some simple tips to get started improving your relationship with time. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

If you have listened to Overcoming Distractions for any length of time then you know Dave loves to focus on the basics of thriving with adult ADHD, especially for busy professionals. Managing and thriving with adult ADHD does not have to be complex and that's why Dave discusses 5 mission critical habits busy professionals, business owners, executives and others need to have in place. Have we talked about these before? Absolutely, but the basics of managing and thriving with adult ADHD need to be reinforced from time to time. If you need a quick road map on some of the basics to be following for busy professionals with ADHD, this podcast episode is a must listen. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

There's a lot more to understanding why adults with ADHD have bad days but Dave gives you 4 simple steps that you can follow if you find yourself having a bad day. Yes, simple! And one thing is important to remind yourself. Always be kind to yourself when you have a day that didn't go your way. Nothing good comes from beating yourself and making you feel guilty. Find out what else you can do to unpack a bad day when you are an adult with ADHD. And keep in mind, adults with ADHD do not have a monopoly on bad days. Everyone has them. More episodes to follow on how to minimize your bad days when you are an adult with ADHD. But start with these 4 steps. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

One thing that pretty much everyone with ADHD experiences is the concept of "out of sight out of mind." That can be everything from your calendar, to-do list, shopping list, backpack or laptop bag to bring to work, car keys and the list goes on. So in this episode of Overcoming Distractions Dave sits down with Star Hansen, AKA the Clutter Whisperer to talk about how we can reduce out of sight, out of mind in our personal and professional lives. Star first addresses the idea that for many adults with ADHD there is anxiety with clutter. But she also makes sure to tell listeners that out of sight and out of mind is not a problem exclusively to those of us with ADHD. Everyone experiences this! Star also discusses some of the common scenarios that many of us with ADHD can relate to in both our work setting and in home. We're sure you can relate to some of these. Star and Dave discuss the following ideas that can help reduce out-of-sight out of mind in the workplace and at home. Star says to acknowledge habits that contribute to this. Start somewhere because better than nothing is progress. Less is more so reduce items within a particular space. Establish locations for important items. Embrace the truth. Try and fail and try again! Establish boundaries to mitigate walking into a room and forgetting why you were there. Yes, this can contribute to out of sight, out of mind. Learn more about everything Star Hansen has to offer on her website; www.StarHansen.com **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

There's a clear connection between our ability to think and how we plan and when we have ADHD, it helps to understand that connection. Because many with adult ADHD have challenges thinking effectively when we need it, planning can suffer. But fear not, we have some answers in this episode of overcoming distractions. Back on the podcast is Jeff Copper from DIG Coaching. Jeff and Dave discussed the concept of ADHD and thinking and why times arise when we cannot think clearly or think methodically. Because of this, it affects our ability to plan whether in the workplace or at home. Jeff says that when we have ADHD we need to have a collection of mine tools that help us through these processes. Those need to help remove discomfort when it comes to thinking and planning. Jeff also discusses why we need to externalize thinking when we are an adult with ADHD. Dave and Jeff also discussed the importance of mind, body, sleep and eating habits as they are part of the core to thriving with adult ADHD. Jeff also walks us through some of the core practices adults with ADHD can implement in their daily lives to make thinking clear and as a result planning easier and more productive. Find ADHD and Attention Coach Jeff Copper at his website. www.digcoaching.com **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

If you are a busy adult with ADHD and you are overwhelmed by the amount of tasks and projects you have in front of you, this is the podcast episode for you. Dave talks about the concept of batching tasks for adults with ADHD. He talks about the benefits of batching tasks and projects, including increased productivity, better time management and reduced overwhelm. Dave also talks about a number of tips to get started implementing the concept of batching during your week. That includes prioritizing tasks, grouping them into similar categories and blocking out the time to accomplish them. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

If you are an adult with ADHD and you have been skipping meals, you will want to listen to what Dave has to say about why eating needs to be part of your ADHD management. Dave talks about how missing meals during the day can drastically affect your ADHD, focus, mood and overall attempt at thriving with adult ADHD. He discusses what nutrition experts say about food intake including energy levels, managing executive functions and why being hungry is another distraction. Dave lays out a few simple ways that he and others implement to make shopping and meal planning easier for those of us with ADHD. Disclaimer: Dave is not giving any nutritional or medical advice. This episode is meant to give you ideas as to how to ensure you have regular eating habits throughout the day. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Many adults with ADHD struggle when it comes to managing email. It's a common theme for busy professionals. Depending on the type of job you have or business you are running, email can absorb a lot of time. If we don't have some type of system for managing and organizing email, it can be distracting, stressful and contribute to disorganization. It can also be part of the problem when missing deadlines or important milestones. Dave has a number of suggestions in this podcast about how to manage email more effectively. Keep in mind, no system is perfect when it comes to challenges such as email but this podcast should get you thinking about how you can make email less daunting in your job or business. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Many adults with ADHD also experience burnout. If you are feeling burned out, then you'll want to invest some time in listening to why many adults with ADHD also go through burnout and what to do about it. Dave gives you a quick checklist to start the process of recovering from your burnout while managing your adult ADHD. But before that…Dave discusses some of the reasons you may know and might be a surprise when it comes to ADHD and burnout. That includes challenges with managing executive functions, contributors to exhaustion, decision-making, chronic stress and perfectionism, to name a few. Give this podcast a listen, bookmark it and start clawing your way out of burnout and into a life that will fulfill you and energize you. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar: https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Many adults with ADHD have challenges with sleep. That includes not getting enough sleep, erratic sleep habits, or other issues that might require a sleep specialist. But one of the secret weapons to managing and thriving with adult ADHD is getting proper sleep. Dave talks about the benefits of having a good night's sleep in this episode. From improving our executive functions, increasing focus when we need it during the day, regulating our emotions and more. Proper sleep habits must be part of your overall strategy for thriving with adult ADHD. Dave talks about the street smart and common sense benefits of getting a good night's sleep. ** Disclaimer: this is not medical advice. If you continue to struggle with sleep, contact your doctor. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Overcoming Distractions focuses a lot of attention and resources on helping busy professionals like you thrive in the workplace with adult ADHD. This week we have a general discussion about how to navigate the workplace and thrive, grow and feel less stressed. Dave has a discussion with Jess Meredith, founder of Differing Minds based in the UK. Differing Minds consults with organizations of all types to give them a better understanding of nerodiversity and gives leadership the tools to help their workforce. Jess and Dave talk about some of the basic reasons why some of us adults with ADHD have challenges navigating the workplace and how those spill into our home and personal life. We have challenges with our workload, systems, routines creating effective to-do lists as well as scheduling projects and tasks appropriately. That tax is our executive functions, and it can make us tired at the end of the day. Jess talks about some of the common challenges that many adults with ADHD have in the workplace and how to begin the process of advocating for yourself without disclosing your ADHD. Jess says that advocating for yourself requires us to understand our ADHD, work with a coach or mentor as well as do your own research to understand ADHD better. She said it is also very helpful to document and journal our challenges with ADHD as well as strategies that work in our favor. Dave and Jess talk about the must-haves for thriving in the workplace. She says understanding your sensory profile and sensory processing can help you understand your needs. For many with ADHD movement helps us manage our ADHD. Working for a short period of time and then getting up and walking around for a minute. She also says that noise-cancelling headphones can tremendously help maintain focus and minimize distractions. And finding an accountability buddy that can help you stay on track can be very beneficial to thriving in the workplace. Learn more about Differing Minds here: https://www.differingminds.co.uk/ **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Understanding the overall concept of emotional intelligence and how it affects our lives with ADHD is critically important when it comes to navigating professional and personal life and thriving with adult ADHD. This week on Overcoming Distractions, Dave has a discussion with Dr. David Sitt, the author of ADHD Refocused-Bringing Clarity to the Chaos. Dr. Sitt first discusses his book and explains why the word "clarity" is in the subtitle. It is one of the keywords that drives how we thrive with adult ADHD. He explains that for many of us with ADHD, we wake up with the lights off and we must regain clarity on a regular basis. Dr. Sitt defines emotional intelligence and how it relates to adults with ADHD. He discusses self-awareness, self-management including how to regulate, problem-solving, social awareness, relationship management as well as dealing with conflict. Dr. Sitt And Dave discuss how "reading the room" is incredibly important, specifically in the workplace. Dr. Sitt also discusses how many adults with ADHD have a low frustration tolerance and talks about how rejection is part of emotional intelligence. Dr. Sitt discusses many steps to get started on the process of evaluating your emotional intelligence. He says self-awareness is a great first step and a great way to achieve that is through mindfulness and meditation. He also talks about the power of journaling about your social world and how that can improve your emotional intelligence. He offers many other powerful tips to get started on the process of improving emotional intelligence. Learn more about Dr. Sitt and grab his book on his website. https://drsitt.com/ **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

One challenge that many people struggle with, regardless of whether they have ADHD or not, is clutter. However adults with ADHD do find it difficult to create the systems necessary to reduce clutter and stick with those systems. Dave speaks with Star Hansen better known as the Clutter Whisperer about the basics of reducing clutter in our lives. Star is a certified professional organizer, a TEDx speaker and has a specialty in working with individuals with ADHD. Star begins discussing with Dave the reasons why many of us do not want to put items in their proper place. She says one of those reasons is that it's just not fun for us. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min Star and Dave talk about why clutter comes down to having proper systems, overcoming procrastination and many other reasons for accumulating clutter. They also discuss why having clutter in your line of sight can affect your mood and your productivity and the reasons why. In the podcast, Star suggests never planning and doing at the same time. Meaning, if you're planning to reduce clutter and create systems, the next phase should be executing on that plan at a different time. Star also advises if you're having challenges getting started, body doubling is a great way to get the process started of reducing your clutter. Dave and Star also discussed digital disorganization such as lack of systems and appropriate computer files for work and home. Start getting organized? Connect with Star on her website here. https://starhansen.com/

Distractions are one of the hallmarks of adult ADHD. If you are an adult with ADHD there are countless types of distractions that you need to manage daily. Many of those distractions revolve the workplace, our career and our busy professional lives. In this episode, Dave discusses 4 types of distractions and how you can mitigate those distractions in your busy professional life. Are there more distractions? Absolutely but these are four types of distractions that can really affect how we work in our professional careers. Want to work with Dave? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com. A direct link to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Dave talks about how you can take the book, the Four Agreements to help manage and thrive with adult ADHD. The premise of the book is to make four agreements with yourself to live a better life. The book is not written for adults with ADHD but there is some solid advice if you can implement it in your life and your career. Dave goes through the four agreements and puts an ADHD twist on each one and offers examples of how to implement these to guide you on your ADHD journey. Do you need a coach or a mentor for your adult ADHD journey? Contact Dave at www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom meeting to find out more about his one-on-one coaching and mentorship. There is also a direct link to Dave's calendar here. https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

After a quick break, Dave is back to talk about why it is so important for adults with ADHD to take time off. That can include taking paid time off from your job, long weekends, planning a vacation and how to make the most of a staycation. Many adults with ADHD are not good at taking time off when they need it. If you are one of these people, check out what Dave has to say about being proactive in getting the time off that you need. Want to learn more about Dave's coaching and mentorship programs? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com. Or, book a quick introductory call directly here. https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Dave talks about why adults with ADHD can experience burnout much faster than other people. In many cases it comes down to a few habits many with adult ADHD carry with them. He talks about four causes of burnout in adults with ADHD and discusses some simple solutions to begin the process of not feeling so burned out. If you are an adult with ADHD and having challenges getting "stuff done" at both work and home and are feeling exhausted all the time, check out this brief podcast episode on how ADHD and burnout can sometimes collide and make our life difficult. Are you an adult with ADHD having difficulty meeting the challenges that are required of you in the workplace or at home? Book a quick call with Dave at www.overcomingdistractions.com. Or go directly to his calendar here. https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

What makes a great mentor for an adult with ADHD is somebody that "gets you." But oftentimes, adults with ADHD are misunderstood and our challenges are discounted. If you have decided that you would like to work with a mentor, Dave discusses a number of areas that a mentor should focus on with you. While there is definitely some coaching involved in mentorship, a few of the ways a mentor can be most effective is when they can establish rapport and connection with you, they can listen and give you the full attention you deserve, they can be your cheerleader, and share in your wins and help you set some realistic goals that you can achieve. Check out the full episode, and if you'd like to work with Dave, go to www.overcomingdistractions.com

This episode is Part 2 of how ADHD is showing up in our lives. This week we discuss how ADHD shows up in the workplace, our jobs and our careers. Dave is joined again by Dr. Fiona Peters a leading expert in neurodiversity from the UK. Dr. Fiona is back for round 2 with an awesome and engaging discussion. Are you a busy professional with ADHD that is looking for coaching or mentorship? Contact Dave here. Www.overcomingdistractions.com First Dave and Fiona discussed the love and loathe list that you were asked to work on the previous episode. They discuss how making the love and loathe list can help us navigate our personal lives and careers. Dr. Fiona talks about in the workplace many of us have challenges with executing tasks and projects as well as time. Some of us go as far as to loathe these parts of our job. She talks about how we have a conflict sometimes between good versus bad as well as the skills that are required to work in our career. She also discusses how rejection sensitivity disorder and impostor syndrome can be hard to dislodge when we are in a career that we may not be enjoying. She discusses how when we have these situations we get into resentment and emotional dysregulation. Dr Fiona Talks about how we can bring some calm into the workplace by working through box breathing, always pause when asked to do certain things that require us to think and even tell people that you will get back to them without making a decision on the fly. Dave and Fiona discuss how we need to have an inventory of our capacity and as we have discussed before how to test the word no in the workplace. Without of course, being reprimanded or fired. Learn more about the work of Dr Fiona Peters here: https://www.drfionapeters.co.uk/

Thriving with adult ADHD sometimes requires an additional support system. And one of the best ways to make breakthroughs in your personal and professional life is to find the right ADHD coach. Working with an ADHD coach can be a powerful tool in lowering stress, avoiding burnout and overall enjoying life and career. In this episode, Dave talks about four ways to maximize the benefits of working with an ADHD coach. Are there more? Yes but these will give you a solid foundation for moving forward with a coaching relationship. He talks about how to identify an ADHD coach that is a great fit for you and your circumstances, how to maximize the relationship and being engaged in the process, and how to be kind to yourself and celebrate your wins. If you're thinking about working with an ADHD coach, connect with Dave at www.overcomingdistractions.com

So you are an adult with ADHD. Or maybe you do not have an official ADHD diagnosis but suspect you may have ADHD. While there are many signs of ADHD such as distractions, lack of focus, difficulty with routines and systems and time management, there are also signs of ADHD that we may not initially recognize. Are you a busy professional with ADHD that is looking for coaching or mentorship? Contact Dave here. Www.overcomingdistractions.com In this episode of Overcoming Distractions, Dave discusses some of the ways ADHD shows up in our personal lives with Dr Fiona Peters, a UK based leading expert in neurodiversity. While there may be days when we are late for work, have a rough morning, and the occasional lost car keys, Dr Fiona discusses some other aspects of adult ADHD for us to pay attention to. Some of those include tension in the household, an imbalanced relationship between partners as well as getting in the last word in discussions and arguments. Of course we may have challenges paying our bills and cleaning the house and Dr Fiona discusses some of these as well. This is part one of a two-part discussion about how ADHD shows up in our lives. Learn more about the work of Dr. Fiona Peters here: https://www.drfionapeters.co.uk/

Dave talks about why clarity and ADHD need to go hand in hand on this episode of Overcoming Distractions. Being clear on what we need to do in our personal and professional lives helps us reduce procrastination, lower our stress levels and helps us get "stuff" done. Dave talks about why seeking daily clarity in tasks projects and priorities is mission critical to thriving with ADHD in the workplace. He talks about how to dig deeper and get clarity on our individual tasks that may require additional tasks or info and data from other people in the workplace. And Dave talks about why seeking clarity in our personal and professional lives and the direction we are taking is also important. Clarity is king when it comes to adult ADHD! If you need a support system and you are a busy professional, entrepreneur, solopreneur or looking to make changes in your career, set up a time to chat with Dave at www.overcomingdistractions.com.

Adults with ADHD who are also busy professionals need simple habits, systems and consistency to get through the week with less stress and chaos. Without even simple systems, life can get hectic very quickly. Dave discusses four simple ways that he makes life and running a business easier. There are certainly more but these are the four core areas that make weeks much less hectic. If you've lost your car keys or can't find your wallet or you ran out of coffee in the house, this episode is for you! And if you've hit the drive thru several times this week because you had no food in the house, have a listen. Do you want to work with Dave in a coaching or mentorship relationship? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com to book an introductory Zoom chat.

This week Dave talks about how adults with ADHD who have lost focus at work can regain that and get back on track. Many times we may have it all together but we have those days or even other stretches of time where everything just hits the fan and our week turns into a train wreck. We have all been there. Dave discusses three essential things you need to do now if you have completely lost focus in the workplace or even at home. Of course, there's more work to do but these are three critical factors to implement now if you're having one of those days or weeks and just can't seem to get out of your own way. Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one to get unstuck? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book a call with Dave.