Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD

Those of us with ADHD need to take careful consideration into how we structure our workplace as well as the working conditions we surround ourselves with. To feel productive, focused and to minimize the distractions we may encounter, putting ourselves in the ideal working conditions can benefit both of us, our employers, and if we are entrepreneurs, our clients. In this episode, we talk about how to create ideal working conditions for your ADHD and distracted brain. Returning to Overcoming Distractions is Grant Crowell, the author of GRANTASMS: Twisted Creative words for cool people! Grant also has extensive experience in the profession of workplace training and assisting those with different brains be more productive in the workplace. Grant and Dave discuss how the past year during COVID-19 has either helped or hurt the productivity of those with ADHD. They talked about some of the common struggles associated with the workplace including focus, distractions, and accountability as well as putting the proper systems in place. Grant suggests understanding what motivates you to work and keeping a close eye on that wherever your workplace is. He suggests keeping what he calls a 5-minute Journal, laying out what you are grateful for, trying to keep a positive mindset, and at the end of each day Journal about the good things that happened in the workplace. He talks about how to find your energy and how joining groups of like-minded people, getting coaching as well as joining masterminds can help you work better. Grant also suggests that there really is no ideal workspace, but you can do your best to find a setup that works for you. That includes where to place your desk, the type of chair, your computer monitors and their locations, and even the color and arrangement of your room. Create also suggest understanding the goals when setting up your workplace, will you be on constant video conferences or do you tend to use other tasks such as writing. Grant and Dave always have fun on these podcast episodes, and we are sure you'll enjoy this one as well! Find Grant at the links below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantcrowell https://www.amazon.com/GRANTASMS-Creative-twisted-words-people-ebook/dp/B07ZY9JDPP

In this podcast, Dave gets to talk with Anjle a multidisciplinary artist and performer (drag, burlesque, illustration, opera, theater, prop-making, set design, stage managing, producing, etc.). Anjle has done it all! Anjle was officially diagnosed with ADHD just weeks before our podcast recording. Anjle talks about struggles in the past and the tools needed to navigate those challenges. Before even being diagnosed with ADHD, Anjle was already using tools and coping skills to have a thriving career as an artist. Dave talks with Anjle about a whole host of topics including creating systems, thriving with good strategies, identifying strengths and other ways to grow professionally. Both talk about how using paper instead of electronic organizes work best for both. To name a few... Anjle and Dave Talk about the stigmas associated with neurodiversity, navigating the workplace and society in general and how to be better in tune with ourselves. Anjle gives tips for navigating a neurodiverse life as an adult and an artist. If you are in the creative or performing arts, this is a great discussion to dig into!

There is one thing all of us need in this world whether we have ADHD or not and that is more kindness. Those of us who have different brains understand that we not only need to be kind to each other, but we need to show ourselves some kindness as well. This podcast is dedicated to the subject of kindness and how we can show more of it in our daily lives. David Fryburg is the co-founder of Envision Kindness, an organization that believes shedding light on the positive things that happen in our life is incredibly important. One of the ways the organization inspires kindness is through imagery and photography and if you visit the website you know exactly what we are talking about. The website is full of images that inspire kindness and show the good in the world. The two Davids discuss the act of caring for others and experiencing kindness in many areas of our lives. They talk about how kindness makes us feel connected to others as well as our inner selves. David Fryburg talks about the psychology of images and how they can instill love, trust, joy, gratitude, and optimism as well as compassion in all of us. They also discuss how we are all imperfect and have flaws but from kindness, we can accept each other for who we are and what we all have to offer in this world. And David shares his tips for living in a world full of kindness. Learn more about the organization Envision Kindness and take some time to view the powerful images on the website. https://www.envisionkindness.org/

There is never one productivity technique that will work for everyone. That is just a fact. Productivity tips for people with ADHD come in all shapes and sizes as do the tips for everyone else. You may decide pen and paper work best for you, or you may like electronic organizers and note-taking programs. Everyone is different when it comes to productivity…ADHD or not. This week we have back Christopher Mitchell, better known as Traveling Mitch, a successful travel blogger, and photographer. Chris is not only a professional writer but an entrepreneur with ADHD who has some great tips from managing time and productivity as someone who is self-employed. Chris takes us through what he calls the focus and bonus method of productivity and time management that he uses in his business. But before we get into tactics and strategies, Chris gives us an update on the travel blogging industry during this past year of the pandemic. He talks about strategies he implemented in his operations as well as finding new opportunities. Chris talks about some of the important tasks that are in front of him on a daily basis running a writing and blogging business such as the actual writing of content, editing, distribution, and even photography. Chris digs deep into the systems he has put in place and he talks about how he has put that focus and bonus strategy in place to be more productive. And Chris gives us his tips as an entrepreneur with ADHD to help us be as productive as possible. Find Traveling Mitch here with tons of great content: https://www.travelingmitch.com/

We can all get better at the habit of saying NO and learning how to say no properly is a long process. But when we do get good at saying no, we not only free up valuable time and resources but also begin to lower our stress. Committing to certain things, events, projects, or other longer-term obligations when we do not have the time to invest, increases our anxiety and has the ability to stress out everyone around us. Back on the podcast is Sarah Reiff-Hekking, Ph.D. from True Focus Coaching. Sarah specializes in productivity and time management training for professionals. She has been on the podcast before and gives us tremendous value on how to preserve our time and get more done. This time we talk about how to say no… but say yes to the right things. Sarah and Dave discuss why people say yes when they really mean no. Hint, it may have to do with us not wanting to disappoint others. But Sarah gives us even more insight. Sarah gets into why we struggle with saying no and why we continue to be challenged with this simple word. Sarah talks about why saying yes all the time will increase our stress and ultimately lower our productivity. And she gives us her expert advice and walks us through the process of saying no as well as how to analyze opportunities that come our way. Sarah also discusses ways we can hit the pause button before committing to anything and how to get into that habit in our lives. We also discuss how we can feel less guilty when saying no and how in most cases it is a relief for everyone. You can find Sarah Reiff-Hekking at: www.TrueFocusCoaching.com

We talk a lot on this podcast about how to have a positive mindset when you have ADHD. And we're going to discuss the topic again this week, taking a different angle and a different approach. We look at mindset through the lens of the beginning stages of entrepreneurship and career development. Our guest this week is Tom Bergeron, co-founder of Inventive Labs based in Massachusetts. The organization helps different learners and those of us with different brains with career prep, making use of a gap year as well as helping young people develop an entrepreneur mindset. Tom is a lifelong entrepreneur and brings incredible experience to the organization including a strong emphasis on acceptance. Tom introduces us to Inventive labs and just how important these programs can be for different learners. We discuss how important it is for the organization to help those that come to it create a positive mindset and how they do that through a positive environment. He talks about what happens when individuals come to the organization with negative thinking and how they work together to turn that around into a growth mindset. Tom also talks about how fostering positivity is one of the foundations of Inventive Labs and why it is so important to focus on growth. He talks about accommodations and acceptance, how to build an environment of positive energy, the importance of that, and why it is important to be who you are. As always on Overcoming Distractions, we like you to walk away with tips and advice you can use in your own life and Tom helps us through that. Learn more about Inventive Labs on their website. https://www.inventivelabs.org/

How can I have a positive mindset when I have ADHD? That is a question we hear all the time, and we are going to do our best to answer it and offer some expert advice on the subject in this episode. Some people call it a growth mindset in the world of ADHD and other areas of personal success, but whatever it is you call it, we are going to talk about staying away from negative thoughts. Back on the podcast is Dr. Sharon Saline. She is the author of the book What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew. Dr. Saline has been on Overcoming Distractions a few times and always offers some great advice and expert knowledge of ADHD in both adults and children. First, Dr. Sharon defines a positive and growth mindset. She discusses how the ADHD brain can sometimes automatically lean toward a negative mindset and why this happens. And we of course talk about how many have slipped more heavily into negative thinking during this past year of the coronavirus. Sharon gives us clear examples of both a growth mindset and negative thinking and she also discusses how a positive mindset helps us, particularly people with ADHD to be more resilient. Dave asks the question of whether adults with ADHD let their minds take over with negativity more than we should and sharing gives her tips for how we can continue to make the year 2021 better and focus more heavily on a growth and positive mindset. Make sure you visit her website for more information as well as links to her books and blog posts. https://drsharonsaline.com/

If you have ADHD and you want to set some goals for the coming year, we're going to take a fun approach in this episode. Back on the podcast is Dr. Lara Honos Webb, a clinical psychologist specializing in ADHD. Dr. Lara is also the author of several books on ADHD including Brain Hacks, life changing strategies to improve executive functioning. Dr. Lara takes ADHD goal setting through the past, present and future model. She talks about how you need to look at your past successes in order to build confidence as well as challenge that self-doubt in your head. She talks about practicing being present in the moment and how to create fun for yourself and not worry about the past or the future in this part of your goal setting. She talks about the power of now. And, Doctor Lara talks about how we look to the future when it comes to ADHD goal setting. She suggests that you imagine talking to your future self, looking at a year and even five years down the road. What advice would you give your future self, right now? Dave and Dr. Lara also talk about the importance of practicing optimism, practicing gratitude and being proud of your accomplishments in life. Staying positive goes a long way in setting and achieving goals for yourself. Want to find out more about Dr. Lara Honos-Webb? Find her at: https://www.addisagift.com/

Back on Overcoming Distractions is ADHD coach Jeff Copper. Dave and Jeff tackle the subject of ADHD and self-regulation. One of our core executive functions as humans is self-regulation. It is important to understand this in ourselves and how to be more self-aware about our emotions in various situations. Jeff says that self-regulation is the ability to direct an act back on yourself to change your behavior to change the future. Jeff also states that it's the ability to pause and ponder before you proceed. In other words, those of us with ADHD need to think before we act or react. Jeff walks us through why the ADHD brain has challenges with self-regulation as well as some of the more difficult aspects of self-regulation including some of the more common ways we struggle with this. Jeff discusses with Dave some of the ways we can do a better job with self-regulation and some of the systems he works with his coaching clients. That includes limiting temptations, learning how to downregulate, limiting choices, how to override certain situations, and more importantly, how to become much more self-aware of our emotions. Jeff also lists several examples of how dopamine plays into self-regulation including instant gratification and delays in gratification. He talks about many strategies for self-regulation including exercise, pausing, and more. Jeff talks about his approach when he's working with coaching clients as well. Find ADHD Coach Jeff Copper here: www.digcoaching.com

This week we discuss how you can serve as the creator of your own life with the goal of living big. As our guest says, when we actively create each day, we live big! Rochelle Seltzer is our guest. She is the author of Live Big, A Manifesto for a Creative Life. She's also a coach that works with women, but her advice rings true for both men and women. Rochelle wants you to live big and she is going to discuss how in this engaging conversation. Rochelle talks about how she feels we are all creators and that we do have the ability to create our own path. She talks about the importance of building a proper mindset so we can create our own path and vision for a big life. Dave and Rochelle also discuss how many of us miss opportunities that could be staring us right in the face. How does this happen and what can we do about it? Rochelle then walks us through the process of setting up a vision so we can live big. That includes understanding what you want to be, how you want to do it and what is worth having in your life. She talks about the power of clarity and understanding your whole life, how to set intentions and even the power of creating a vision board. She talks about how to reframe questions in your head so you can create the life you want and live big. She lays out the small steps we need to take to create the life we want. Get in touch with Rochelle below. www.LiveBigcall.com https://www.rochelleseltzer.com/

This week we are talking about how to celebrate small wins when you have adult ADHD and how to learn from those little slices of success. Daniel Warren is the guest. He is an entrepreneur and a law school graduate. Dan like many of us with ADHD had some challenges navigating the school system when he was younger. He talks about growing up and go into school with ADHD and includes the bad and the good experiences. He even talks about the stigma associated with ADHD growing up. Dan talks about how he eventually attended law school and how he succeeded with intense demand on studying in good grades. He talks about adjustments he needed to make as well as holding himself accountable and taking responsibility in order to get through law school. Dan talks about how to celebrate those small wins and how when you have ADHD the meaning of success can mean something different for everyone. Dan talks about how to find those wins and to try new things in order to thrive with adult ADHD. And then introduces us to his full metal intensive 90 day leadership seminar which he conducts. And Dave and Dan discuss changing the term of ADHD from the word disorder to variance and why Dan thinks this way.

In this episode, we talk about getting your ADHD life back on a positive cycle and identify the lessons learned from the past year. While there has been a lot of negativity in our lives the past year, we know we can find some positives to help us through the coming years as well as lessons learned. This week we have back Dr. Sarah Cheyette who has incredible knowledge in the world of ADHD. She has been on the podcast several times and offers tremendous insights into how we can thrive with ADHD. This week we discuss how many with ADHD may have let certain things in our life and business get a little out of control due to the circumstances of the pandemic. They may be subtle things but are issues we need to work on to thrive in the coming year. Sarah and Dave discuss how many of us may have lost our job, started a new job or career, had increased family obligations and how we have had to prioritize those to create a so-called normal life during these times. Dr. Sarah digs deep into why many of us have let our negative thoughts take over and how this has happened. You do not have to have ADHD to have negativity slowly fill your life because of what we are living through. Everyone is experiencing some form of negative thinking. Sarah talks about how we can look back at what we have learned in the past year and how much of this can benefit us in the future. That includes learning new skills, developing new routines, finding new ways to work as well as get things done around the house and even learning to be a home cook. How can we improve focus with these new skills? Sarah offers her advice. She also offers her professional advice on how to set goals given our current circumstances. Sarah walks us through how to get back on a positive cycle and slowly shed that negative thought process. She helps us be slightly better today than we were yesterday. If you feel like negativity has been taking over your life this past year, this is a great discussion and worth your time. Find Sarah Cheyette here: https://sarahcheyette.com/

Communicating in a remote workplace is much different than how you communicate with coworkers and others in person. We have all found this out since COVID-19 struck us. This podcast is going to go through how we can improve our communications when we have different brains, as well as communicating with other different brains. Back on the podcast is Grant Crowell the author of Grantasms- Twisted Creative Words for Cool People. Grant also serves as a trainer for various individuals and organizations and helps to train those with a neurodiverse background. Grant and Dave discussed the fact that communication has changed and suffered in this new remote world we are living and working in. Grant talks about some of the biggest struggles with online communication and specifically for those with ADHD or other different brains. Grant discusses the differences between face-to-face meetings and online meetings as well as the challenges that both have presented us this past year. Grant talks about some of his strategies for better communication and he talks about how two different brains, for example, two people with ADHD can communicate more effectively with each other. Grant offers his tips for better communication including coming to commonality with others, the power of listening, the power of follow-ups, mimicking communication styles, and making sure you do not assume anything especially when it comes to communicating online. He also discusses the power of a communication audit in an organization. Find Grant's book here: https://www.amazon.com/GRANTASMS-Creative-twisted-words-people-ebook/dp/B07ZY9JDPP

We are continuing to learn the lessons from the year 2020 in order to have a much more productive 2021. Many of us have lost track of time, had to adjust our routines because of COVID-19 and have found out what it really means to be productive. On this episode we are going to discuss what productivity really means to an individual and will focus in on how to identify the productivity strategies that work for you. We have back Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking of True Focus Coaching. She is a time management and productivity guru and has been on Overcoming Distractions before with her expert advice and tips. We start by discussing some of the lessons that many of us may have learned about productivity as a result of the year 2020. And Sarah asks the question, what went well? A question we should all be asking ourselves. Focusing on the negative aspects and what we did not get done, does not help us at all. How did you move the ball forward this past year? Sarah and Dave also discuss that there is not one bullet proof productivity technique. Everyone is different and you need to experiment with different strategies to find out how you can be most productive and manage your time officially. Experimenting is the answer to finding this out for yourself. Sarah discusses other aspects of productivity such as having a good relationship with your calendar in your to do list. She discusses the importance of building tools for productivity and finding simple tools to help you get more done with the time that you have. And Dr. Sarah discusses what productivity is. When you get to do what is important to you, when you can be effective been getting things done, and how you could achieve your own goals with increased productivity. She ends by asking you one important question. What is one meaningful thing you have done this week? If you are struggling with productivity after this past year and you want to figure out how to take the lessons from what COVID-19 has forced us to do and turn those into positives for 2021, you need to listen to what Dr. Sarah has to say in this podcast. You can find Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking at True Focus Coaching; www.TrueFocusCoaching.com

If you went through the year 2020 then you probably experienced a lot of ups and downs. All of us ADHD or not experienced a lot of emotions and the year was quite a rollercoaster. Because of that, many of us probably did not have as much fun as we wanted to in our lives. Dr. Kirsten Milliken is back on the podcast to discuss ways to have more fun in 2021. And boy do we need fun after the year we've had. Kirsten is a big advocate of using fun and play to manage your ADHD and to help you thrive in life and in business. Kirsten is also the co-founder of "World of ADHD." The project profiles many successful individuals that just happened to have ADHD. Anyone with ADHD can submit their art, writing, music and other creative projects to show the positive aspects of having ADHD. Kirsten gives us an update on this important project. Of course, having a discussion about fun, would not be fun without some laughs and there are plenty of laughs between Kirsten and Dave in this discussion. Kirsten discusses is why play and fun are so important to the ADHD brain. Having fun keeps us motivated in other areas and activates that all-important dopamine that we need to get through the day. She gives us examples of how we can stay motivated and how we can actually play better. Kirsten wraps up with her tips for incorporating fun into our lives and staying connected even in a pandemic like we have been experiencing. That includes incorporating fun in smaller environments in ways we can still meet new people. Have you found something new and fun this year? Maybe it was cooking, a new form of exercise or you found a new TV show to binge-watch. Whatever it is, make sure you have fun this year. Find World of ADHD here: https://www.worldofadhd.com/

Let's show the year 2020 the door in this episode and let it be known that it is not welcome back. What is your plan for 2021 and what have you learned from last year? On this podcast, Dave talks about moving forward from a rough year and how to look back at the positives so we can all make 2021 a better year. Dave talks about how all the negative energy of the past 10 months has been exhausting and stressful for many. But he also talks about how many of us have learned a lot and that 2020 taught us quite a few lessons. Those lessons include how to alter our routines and how we've had to change the way we have done things in the past based on what our family life and working conditions were like this past year. Many of us with ADHD have become more resilient, have shown our toughness, and have learned how to manage our time better even though we might not have a good relationship with time. Take checks off his To Do List for 2021 which includes consuming positive content on the Internet as well as books and setting boundaries on his time to hit better goals. Dave goes through the next several episodes of the podcast quickly with the theme of crushing it in 2021. Hopefully, this podcast will help you feel better about the year ahead and help you take what you've learned this past year and use it for good moving forward.

Self-discipline is the foundation of achieving what we want in life and becoming the person we were meant to be. Without self-discipline, we will never know the life we could have achieved and the goals we could have accomplished. That is why this discussion is so important. This is part two of our discussion on the power of self-discipline for those with ADHD and others. You do not have to have ADHD to walk away with a ton of value from this podcast. Dave continues his discussion with Giovanni Dienstmann, A meditation and self-discipline teacher and coach. While many with a distracted brain may be challenged when it comes to self-discipline, Giovanni addresses those individuals right at the beginning about any skepticism they may have. He does so by talking about his younger years when he did not feel so peaceful or disciplined. By looking at his own upbringing, Giovanni feels confident that his advice can help just about anybody become centered and disciplined in life. Dave and Giovanni spend time on the concept of willpower. And Giovanni specifically addresses willpower for those who may have an impulsive nature. That would include those with ADHD. Giovanni talks about how optimism goes hand in hand with willpower and he offers his tips for being more optimistic about the process. He also breaks down the concept of awareness both internal and external awareness. Giovanni feels this is a big part of becoming more self-disciplined in life. He discusses meditation, journaling, and integration as parts of the awareness journey. Giovanni ends the discussion with small steps people can take to begin the journey of more self-discipline in their lives including the PAW Method, Pause, Awareness, and Willpower. If you are looking for a methodical and well-thought-out approach to getting more out of life and finding the discipline you need to achieve your goals, this is a great discussion. Find Giovanni at his website and learn more about the programs he offers. MindfulSelfDiscipline.com https://liveanddare.com/

We're not going to sugarcoat anything in this podcast episode. Many with and without ADHD tend to get in their own way when it comes to progress in life and creating the life and business that you want for yourself. So the topic of this podcast is how to get out of your own way. The guest is Nancy Colier. Nancy is a psychotherapist, a past guest on Overcoming Distractions, and the author of a book by this same title. How to Get Out of Your Own Way. Many never really live the life or achieve the goals they want because of limiting beliefs, negative mindset and telling ourselves that we are not worth the goals that we're trying to achieve or a successful life. We tell ourselves some things and after time we believe it whether it is negative or positive. And that by definition is being in our own way. And Nancy is going to walk us through how to tear down that internal brick wall in front of us. Nancy and Dave discuss what it actually means to be in your own way as well as how this actually happens in our personal lives and in our business. They discussed the many things that limited beliefs and an improper mindset can prevent us from doing in our lives. Nancy talks about how negative internal thoughts, chasing perfection and self-doubt can limit our ability to live the life we want and to actually enjoy that life. The two talk about how you need to be present in the moment and how to get into the "now," they discuss how elite athletes get into the zone and how successful people block out what does not work for them. This is part one of a 2-part series on this topic so stay tuned for Nancy's next appearance here. Learn more about Nancy Colier on her website and find more books written by her; http://nancycolier.com/

This is part two of our discussion about radical self-acceptance with ADHD coach Diann Wingert. Diann and Dave continue their discussion about why it is so important to get comfortable with yourself and accept your strengths and weaknesses. Doing so is a very powerful way to thrive in life and in business. Diann talks about the negative biases of the brain and how that affects accepting who we are. She also talks about knowing what your triggers are so that you can minimize limiting beliefs and mindsets. She also talks about how to embrace ourselves, moving towards a positive attitude, and how our emotions can control our behaviors. Diann gives her road map to getting on that path of radical self-acceptance. She talks about how to begin the process of creating a positive mindset. Diann also talks about the fact that there are people in our lives that are going to like us and not and that is all right. She said it is OK to stand out and be different and to share our gifts with others. Diann also talks about how important it is to do things we are good at in our personal lives and in our careers. She discusses how we must laugh at ourselves to begin to accept ourselves, we need to release resentment and self-pity and we need to forgive ourselves often. Find Diann Wingert on her website: https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/

This podcast is dedicated to the journey of self-discipline. At times to be clear, it may be a tough discussion, we get in your face a little bit, and we show you what's possible when you can implement some self-discipline into your life. We have back Giovanni Deinstmann, a mindfulness and discipline coach based in Sydney Australia. Giovanni works with all types of people including those of us with a distracted mind. We have a frank discussion about how to implement self-discipline strategies into our daily lives. We talk about how long-term goals should take precedence over our short-term urges and instant gratification. We recognize that this is one of the biggest battles for many with adult ADHD and in fact we also recognize that it can be an hourly battle to reduce our short-term urges. We discuss why the distracted mind is challenged with self discipline and some of the strategies to slowly get on the path of disciplining your life so you can thrive. We address how many with ADHD can run out of steam or energy during the day and how we can factor that into practicing self discipline for the long term. Giovanni also discusses what some may think is a radical approach to hitting the reset button with his monk week. He describes it as a dopamine detox, staying away from bad dopamine such as social media in other instant cravings. This is part one of a two-part podcast series with Giovanni on self discipline. Learn more about how to work with Giovanni here: https://liveanddare.com/

We begin a two-part series on the subject of ADHD and self-acceptance. In fact, we bring it to another level on this podcast by calling it radical self-acceptance. Adults with ADHD can truly thrive in life and in business with the proper mindset. And this podcast episode hits adult ADHD head-on and hard to uncover why some of us cannot get out of our own way. Dave has a very frank and open discussion with ADHD coach Diann Wingert. Diann is a former psychotherapist turned ADHD coach for busy women and executives. While she does work with women; her advice will help anyone as you will see in this podcast. Diane talks about what thriving with adult ADHD really means. Dave and Diane discussed negative talk that inside comparison with ourselves and they touch on how to love and respect ourselves. They discuss at length how adults with ADHD are not broken and how we can reduce the stigma within ourselves about our adult ADHD. Diann defines radical self-acceptance and what that means for us as we try and thrive in life and business. This is a very upfront discussion about the truths and realities of thriving with adult ADHD. Diann prides herself on taking a no BS approach to living an enriched life with ADHD. But let's make it clear, we both know many struggle as adults and children when it comes to ADHD. We recognize that and we hope that a blunt discussion about how many people have thrived with ADHD can bring about greater awareness and help people accept themselves including their strengths and their weaknesses. This is part one of a two-part series with ADHD coach Diann Wingert. Find out more about Diann here: https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/

ADHD coach Jeff Copper is back to discuss the topic of being more self-aware when you have ADHD. One of the most powerful tools and strategies when it comes to thriving with ADHD is the concept of being more self-aware. That involves knowing what we are good at, what we struggle with as well as our relationship with time, our executive functions, and other behaviors that come along with having ADHD. Dave and Jeff however start out their conversation discussing the current landscape when it comes to COVID 19 and adult ADHD. They briefly discuss what entrepreneurs and executives have been struggling with and some of the ways Jeff has coached those busy professionals to get a better handle on business and life during the pandemic. Jeff points out one particularly important factor at the beginning of the discussion. And that is many of us are looking to affirm that many things about us are true. We do not often look for things that make us uncomfortable and part of self-awareness is just that. It is looking inward to uncover the challenges we experienced. Jeff gives listeners what we would call his preflight checklist for maintaining self-awareness throughout the day. That includes asking yourself about what you are currently doing and if it is serving you well. When you say yes to something and make a commitment, ask yourself what you are saying no to and decide if it is worth it. Another part of self-awareness is understanding procrastination. Jeff recommends that when you get in this situation pause, take a step back and ask yourself what is hard about taking the next step. Also, ask yourself what you feel is unclear about the situation or the task at hand. Having clarity is an essential part of moving on tasks and productivity. Find Jeff Copper from DIG Coaching here: www.digcoaching.com

Productivity strategies need to work for you and what works for others may not be an effective strategy for your own productivity. We can learn techniques, try new tactics, and listen to others about what worked for them. But when it comes down to it, you need to experiment with various strategies and get comfortable with the Productivity Tools that help you. On this podcast, Dave has a discussion with Jandra Sutton who is an author, columnist for various publications as well as an entrepreneur. It was her article in Entrepreneur Magazine that caught the attention of Dave as she discussed the topic of finding productivity strategies that work for the individual. She talked in her article about what Dave has been talking about for a long time. The fact that not every productivity strategy works seamlessly for everyone. Jandra was diagnosed with ADHD around the age of 30. She talks about some of the instances leading up to that diagnosis including work her career struggles that she faced as well as challenges around productivity. Dave and Jandra discuss how women with ADHD can be diagnosed much later in life as an adult and she talks about whether she feels the system including education failed her. With discussion then takes a turn into productivity strategies. Many are looking for a quick fix, magic wand, or even a silver bullet. They want quick answers on what will work for a whole host of ADHD struggles including productivity. The discussion centers around the fact that everyone has their own favorite and effective productivity techniques. No one can tell you what will be 100% effective when it comes to time management, productivity, or any other challenge you are facing. You can learn techniques, but the only way it will be effective is if you decide it will be. For example. Jandra says that for a time she used the Pomodoro technique but now it is ineffective for her. Dave on the other hand likes the Pomodoro technique and credits finishing his book in seven weeks to that productivity and time management strategy. As with many conversations on the podcast, Jandra is also a busy and successful entrepreneur that just happens to have ADHD. She talks about her strategies for being a successful entrepreneur staying focused, being patient, and trying to enjoy the ride. Find Jandra Sutton here; http://jandralee.com/

In this podcast Dave takes a few minutes to reintroduce himself to new listeners as well as those who have listened for a while. Don't worry, he doesn't go all the way back to his childhood but he gives you a perspective of his role as an entrepreneur and why he felt it was necessary to write the book Overcoming Distractions. Dave discusses why it was important to show adult ADHD in a positive light while recognizing that many with ADHD do struggle on a daily basis. What he found when he interviewed people for the book is that while they did struggle from time to time, there were many things that they had in common that allowed them to be successful and thrive in business and in life. Not everyone with ADHD is a train wreck. And Dave wanted to tell the stories up those adults with ADHD who are able to use their different brain and become successful. And the publisher agreed. There needed to be more books on adult ADHD that focused on the positives as well as simple and critical strategies to manage the day-to-day challenges of adult ADHD. Dave also talks about some of the common themes that come up when you talk to successful people with adult ADHD. And these are many that he himself has tried to focus on in his own personal life. Those include a finding a career and a job that you love. And knowing when to pivot due to a loss of interest or an industry fundamentally changing as Dave has experienced. Dave and others feel it is incredibly important to get a grip on your time which many adults with ADHD struggle with. However, those with ADHD are not the only guilty ones when it comes to losing track of time. We all do it. Dave and others feel that having confidence in your life is mission critical to thriving with adult ADHD. And many struggle with this because they grew up in a school system that did not give them the confidence they needed as an adult.

We have a great discussion with Author, Kate Gostick this week. Kate is the author of two books, Finding a Place to Park My Melon and The Spy Who Saved Christmas. First, Kate explains the unique title of the book and what it means to park your melon. Kate, born and raised in the North section of the UK, explains why where she comes from, this phrase might not be as strange as those of us in America might think it is. We discussed the topic of dyslexia, what it was like growing up, the challenges that Kate faced in the education system, as well as a discussion around whether she feels she got the proper support as a young person with dyslexia growing up. As an author in writer that just happens to have dyslexia, Kate talks about how she writes, her writing process and how she is able to have the achievement of writing two books. She also answers the question of whether some people think that it is odd that a person with dyslexia can write a full-length book. She dispels that myth right away. She talks about the process of success, productivity as well as failure and she offers her inspiration for those of us who may have a different wiring in our brains. Kate is full of energy and has never let her dyslexia hold her back at all. She also has family members that have dyslexia and together, they live a life full of enjoyment and satisfaction, supporting each other every step of the way. Kate's Website https://kategostick.wixsite.com/mysite Fine her new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Place-Park-Melon-Trailing-ebook/dp/B08L1C5LPN

On this podcast we have a discussion with firefighter turned entrepreneur Mark Sullivan. Mark is a Lieutenant on the Metro Atlanta Fire Department where he currently serves, and several years ago he opened up what he would call a side hustle called Lime Biscuit Creative a branding and design studio. Mark talks about while he had challenges in high school, and how he might not have found college a good fit for him, he went to a tech school and received his EMT certification. Soon after that he was hired by the Metro Atlanta Fire Department and has earned the rank of Lieutenant. Mark talks about the ups and downs of serving on the Fire Department, how it can be extremely fast paced some days, and how it was a good fit because every day could be different. Many adults with ADHD find high energy careers a great fit and Mark is certainly no different. Mark talks about as an entrepreneur he has been able to utilize his time much better and he has been able to accomplish goals that he once thought unattainable. He also says that he is a very good fit when it comes to serving clients in the branding and design space. Many of his clients are distracted and he can connect very easily and understand the challenges they are going through. You can find out more about Mark at his website; https://www.marktsullivan.me/ Learn more about Lime Biscuit Creative here: https://www.limebiscuit.com/

I feel burned out. What do I do? Have you every felt like you have had enough of a situation, job, career or other circumstances? You may be suffering from burnout. And if you're seeing this during COVID-19, you may very well be experiencing some type of burnout in your life. In this podcast about burnout, we talk about how to recognize, and recover from challenging times in our life. Mary Ellen Wasielewski is the guest and she is the founder of BLT Strategies just outside of Boston. Her firm helps business professionals suffering from major loss, big transitions in life, as well as burnout. She works with business executives, entrepreneurs and other high demand individuals. In this discussion we talk about how burnout and COVID 19 have gone together in recent months. With the business world turned on its head, organizations needing to adjust strategies, and in the worst-case people losing jobs or businesses going under, we have seen a real surge in burnout. Mary Ellen talks about the fact that many are experiencing burnout and may not even know it. She talks about how burnout is on the rise and the stress factors contributing two people feeling uneasy this past year. Mary Ellen talks about how to recognize burnout in ourselves and others in the things to look for. She talks about strategies to reset after burnout sets in including exercise, self-reflection, and looking forward past a burnout phase. And Mary Ellen wraps up our discussion by talking about what not to do if we feel like we're heading towards burnout. If you are feeling tired, stressed out, and have lacked direction during these times of coronavirus, please listen to this discussion. Find BTL Strategies and Mary Ellen here: https://www.bltstrategies.com/burnout

First of all one thing should be clear, the ideas in this podcast episode are not a complete or entire solution to your challenges with time management. This is one idea that has worked for many people and if implemented properly, and followed through, it can be a simple solution to getting certain things done on time and relieving some stress that comes with time management and ADHD. Dave fires up the microphone and the coffee machine in this short podcast about one simple solution that has worked for him as an entrepreneur with ADHD. It is called Parkinson's Law and while it has nothing to do with ADHD, it has everything to do with how we allocate time for projects and tasks. Parkinson's law is stated as this. "work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion" In short do not let the timeline of your project expand. Set a time for it to get done and try to stick to it as best you can. Dave talks about how he uses his interpretation of Parkinson's law as a busy entrepreneur with ADHD. It's very simple, in his own opinion, and he uses it in two different ways to get more work done and meet deadlines as well as reduce the stress of having multiple projects hanging over his head. If we tell ourselves that a certain project or task needs to be done by a certain time and we use it as a game, it can be an effective tool and getting things done. Sometimes adults with ADHD and especially business professionals need simple solutions to get things done and by twisting Parkinson's law just a little bit, we can do just that. And sometimes we just need to put a name on a certain technique to make something work for us. There is nothing wrong with that. If it works, we win. Find out how Dave has interpreted this law about time and deadlines to get more done in his business.

Many of us have been thrown into a brand-new way of doing business during COVID 19. From online meetings, networking on Zoom, prospecting in the sales profession, and even conducting online presentations, many of us have had to adjust the way we do business in this new digital world. Some of us could use a little confidence building in this area and that's what this podcast is all about. Confidence in an online world. If you have listened to Overcoming Distractions the Podcast before you know that not every episode solely revolves around ADHD. And this is one of those episodes. Everyone including those of us with ADHD could learn a little bit about how to conduct ourselves online, and make ourselves actually look good and impressive in this video type Zoom world we're all living in. Alyssa Dver from the American Confidence Institute takes us through many topics in this discussion that may make us a little uncomfortable but will help us work those online meetings and presentations a little better. We talk about the social skills surrounding conducting business in an online world. And in all honesty, we have a little bit of fun. We talk about the things that make us uncomfortable online or lose interest in online meetings and presentations can we talk about some of the things that we have both seen that people may do and may not be aware of that they are embarrassing themselves in these online settings. Alyssa takes us through how we should prepare for that Zoom networking event or that online presentation. And by doing so she helps all of us build more confidence conducting business online and through video platforms. At the end Alyssa gives us a preflight checklist on what to do an what not to do in preparation for an online video meeting. You can find Alyssa and the American Confidence Institute here: https://www.americanconfidenceinstitute.com/

This podcast we chat with Alex Hey, an ADHD coach and founder of Reset ADHD. Alex walks us through his journey through school into adulthood an ultimately getting an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 20. While Alex's is story is a common story in the world of ADHD, it is still Alex's story. He confesses that he did not do well in elementary school, teachers always wrote the proverbial "Alex needs to try harder" quote, and he claims he was fidgety as well as a child. When Alex was 20 and in college, he had so much difficulty paying attention that he finally asked his doctor for an ADHD analysis. And from there, Alex was diagnosed with ADHD. Ultimately, Alex went and got certified as an ADHD coach and now helps others in similar situations. Alex talks about his journey in becoming an ADHD coach, who he likes to work with, and how he can help others. Alex is a huge advocate for getting a good night's sleep. He talks about why sleep is so important when you have ADHD, his own personal sleep routine, and he gives tips for healthy sleep habits. Find Alex here: https://www.resetadhd.com/ And find the sleep podcast he talks about in our discussion here: https://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com

If you have been telling yourself that you cannot do something for years and years, this is the podcast for you. In this episode, it's all Dave and no guest. Dave goes on a bit of a rant but also a positive message at the same time as he talks about blanket statements about ADHD that we tell ourselves and tell others. Dave shares that he is not a doctor, and certainly not a psychotherapist, but does know quite a bit about having a negative mindset and telling himself that he cannot do something. Dave talks about a personal story as a young adult and how he reflects on that to this day. We cannot put everybody with ADHD into one box. Saying things such as people with ADHD cannot focus. Cannot resist urges. Cannot do math. These sweeping statements do not help us and do not help others in any way. Just because you have been diagnosed with ADHD, does not mean that you are handed a brochure of things you cannot do. Many successful entrepreneurs, attorneys, professors, doctors and other successful people do have ADHD. They did not let a limiting mindset control their success and their destiny. Bottom line if you are an adult with ADHD, please give yourself some credit. Although Dave does mention he sucks at math… Enjoy!

Yes we are still dealing with coronavirus, COVID-19 and ADHD. And having ADHD doesn't make navigating the coronavirus and the disruption in schedules and routines any easier. We've had many months to figure things out, change schedules, set up our home offices and more. But, we are still dealing with this and will be for many more months to come. Add in the unpredictability of school in different models including at home, hybrid an others, and we still have to deal with the challenges of navigating distractions. Casey Dixon is back on Overcoming Distractions. Casey is an ADHD coach for high demand professionals including attorneys, professors, and other executives. Casey walks us through on this podcast how to navigate the coming seasons, fall and winter while we still have to deal with the disruptions of COVID-19. Dave and Casey discuss how locking down your schedule while a very popular and effective way to manage your time, has been a challenge from many. Casey discusses strategies to make sure you can still get your work and other responsibilities completes but leave room for some distractions. Casey works with many attorneys, and many in the legal profession have seen an incredible increase in business and demands on their time during COVID-19. Depending on the type of law you practice, this could be a reality and scheduling could be a challenge. Casey discusses how high-demand professionals are dealing with the disruptions and how she has worked with many to achieve some normalcy in their daily working environment. Dave and Casey discuss why sometimes it is important to just hit the pause button for a short time and come up with new routines and schedules. If you have kids in school, your workday may revolve around remote classes and other activities. To get the most out of your own schedule, you may need to revisit your way of doing things in the past. Some distractions are unavoidable, whether it is during COVID-19 times or not. Dave and Casey discuss this and how we can deal with a constant flow of distractions. From kids at home remote learning fiascos and family commitments. Casey wraps up with her top tips for navigating the fall and winter with ADHD and the coronavirus outbreak still upon us. Find Casey Dixon here: https://www.dixonlifecoaching.com/

If you want to learn and understand how successful entrepreneurs who just happen to have ADHD thrive in life and in business, you're going to want to listen to this episode of Overcoming Distractions the podcast. This episode Dave interviews Greg McDaniel a real estate guru located in California. Greg is prominently featured in Dave's book Overcoming Distractions and talks about life as an entrepreneur as well as growing up with a less than favorable relationship with schooling. Greg is a top real estate agent in California and now trains other real estate agents to be successful in their business. Greg talks about how important his routines are as a thriving entrepreneur with ADHD, the power of positive thinking and going for what you want in life, and not letting the little things get in your way. Greg talks about a positive mindset and what it takes to crush it in business as a person with ADHD. Greg talks about many of the strategies and tactics that helped him be a successful entrepreneur. He talks about journaling, writing down his goals, making sure he has a positive mindset, exercise, and just having a positive outlook on what he wants to accomplish as a businessperson. Many adults with ADHD make great entrepreneurs. And after you listen to Greg McDaniel, you'll understand why this entrepreneur has been so successful in the real estate business. Greg is high energy, a disciplined entrepreneur, and you'll be able to learn a lot about how he has been able to thrive in business and in life. You will begin to understand what is possible as an adult with ADHD. Greg wraps up the interview with his tips for starting, growing, and thriving in the business world. And Greg also tells us why people on House Hunters freak out when they don't see a double sink in the bathroom. You will be entertained, and you will laugh. Find Greg here and connect; http://mcdanielrealestatesystems.com/about-greg

This week we have another podcast about ADHD, entrepreneurship, following your dreams, and becoming a success in your chosen field. This week we interview Christopher Mitchell who is a travel writer and Blogger based in Canada and he has done just that, followed his dream. Support the show at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OvercomingD Chris talks about when he was in school and what he was good at and what he was not good at. He says he was always good at English classes so being a writer was a natural for him. Chris talks about how he taught overseas in Korea in other countries and how he ultimately got the chance to follow his dream of being a travel Blogger. Chris talks about why he always wanted to work for himself, and why right now it is a very good fit for his lifestyle. He's doing what he loves and that makes all the difference in the world. He also credits being persistent for being successful as a travel Blogger and how he developed a philosophy of nothing to lose in his journey. We wrap up with Chris giving his tips for starting, growing and sustaining a business. First he says you have to believe 100% in yourself , you have to have gratitude for the things you have, you have to give yourself the time, be patient, be able to chase new ideas , and find the time to do it. He also says you need to be kind to yourself in your entrepreneurial journey. Find Chris at: www.travelingmitch.com Or, https://www.christopherjdmitchell.com/

On this bonus episode of Overcoming Distractions, it's all Dave and no guest this time. Dave talks about what is on the minds of many during this COVID-19 era and as kids go back to school how we can start to adjust to get back to some new normal or a new routine to increase time, productivity, and focus. In short, some random thoughts from some personal experience from the past several months and how to make the most of our personal situations. What has worked for him and adjustments he is making as an entrepreneur. Dave shares his personal thoughts on getting kids back to school reworking your routine, finding flow and some of the best ways to be productive now that the kids are back in school. Understanding the kids could be remote learning in person or both. Dave also takes the time to talk about new ways to get work done creating small habits, taking an inventory of your priorities and seeing if this is the time to start something new. And Dave also goes through a couple tips that he has been using himself such as making sure his desk is clean, saying no to commitments that he cannot commit to. Something as simple as taking a walk instead of going to the gym and finding some new ways to work to make productivity that much easier.

How do I know what type of online ADHD support I can use? It is a common question and there are many resources out there for adults with ADHD. In this podcast we go over the many types of resources available to those with ADHD, how to navigate those resources and find out what the best fit is for you. From podcasts about ADHD, blogs , online courses , as well as virtual coaching, there are a whole host of resources available and this week we have Laura MacNiven from the Springboard Clinic to go through those topics and sort out what the best ones are . Laura is the author of the book and workbook May We Have Your Attention Please and is the cofounder of the Springboard Clinic in Canada. Laura will take us through the pros and cons of managing your ADHD virtually , She will discuss what our expectations should be when trying to manage ADHD through a virtual program , she will talk about accountability and how you can best use accountability in a virtual setting. We discuss some of the negatives of the online world of ADHD including unhealthy dialog on platforms such as Twitter and why in many cases, this serves us no good in helping us thrive with our ADHD. While social media has helped many with shared experiences and meeting like-minded people, there tends to be some unhealthy conversations that do not serve us well. Laura talks about the commitment that you need to manage your ADHD in an online setting and we discuss one of the most powerful tools in thriving with ADHD-self-awareness. Self-awareness is the foundation for anyone who want to thrive with ADHD and make positive change. May We Have Your Attention Please Online Course for ADHD Laura introduces us to the online version of her book, May We have Your Attention Please. The book is a fantastic resource and we know the online version will be just as effective in helping those with ADHD manage and thrive. Laura takes us through how the course works, what those who go through the course can expect as well as how the course is run from month to month. She has also given listeners of Overcoming Distractions a 15 percent off code that you should use if you want to subscribe to her course. Find the course link below. MWHYAP15OFF http://www.springboardclinic.com/the-book/online-course

This week we have a great conversation about schooling, music and proving people wrong. Yes, that's a thing in the world of ADHD. Jesse Friedberg (aka Jesse Jukebox) is a Cleveland-based children's musician who grew up struggling with ADHD and we discuss a number of topics during our conversation. In school, Jesse had challenges with paying attention like many kids with ADHD and he also had challenges in speech delay which made learning in school even more difficult. With the proper support and guidance, Jesse went on the Berkeley College of Music in Boston and studied songwriting. Jesse talks about how teachers called him stupid when he was young and how that made him feel. As well as how it motivated him to prove them wrong. Jesse went on the earn a Master's Degree in early childhood education and now teaches among others, kids that might have been like him in his early years. He talks about what it took for a kid with ADHD to get through schooling at that level. He talks about how now as a teacher, he does work with children that have attention challenges and how he can relate as well as take from his own personal experiences. Jesse is also running a business and recording albums so he also discusses what it is like running his own creative business and what it takes to do so. Jesse has a great story of how a child with ADHD can not only become successful but thrive and find work that has meaning to them. You can find Jesse Friedberg at; www.jessejukebox.com

We are going right back to health and wellness 101 on this podcast episode. The guest this week is Dr. Pat Boulogne, founder of Health Team Network and the author of Why Are You Sick, Fat and Tired? And we're talking about getting back to the basics of being healthy and fit. Dr. Pat and Dave talk about how many have either let their health decline during COVID-19 and how many others have taken this time to get back in shape, eat healthier and get on a better path and healthier lifestyle overall. Why is it a challenge for some to get healthy and stay fit? Dr. Pat discusses why this may happen and some tips to stay focused on that healthier lifestyle. Dr. Pat also talks about the signs that we need to be aware of before we let our health and wellbeing go too far. Dr. Pat walks us through some of the basic steps to get our health and wellness back in order, and back on track. We talk about how to implement healthy habits into our daily lives and how to make it easy and simple to follow. And Dr. Pat wraps up our discussion with her top tips for staying healthy and fit. Whether you have ADHD or not, or just a distracted entrepreneur, you'll find our discussion valuable and simple to follow. You can find Dr. Pat Boulogne and her book here: https://healthteamnetwork.com/

Are you an overthinker, procrastinator, or book lover? Are you distracted but focused all at the same time? Do you hate waiting but love daydreaming new ideas? And do you feel you have multipotentiality? You might be a gifted adult. This podcast is dedicated to those who feel they are gifted adults. The guest this time is Paula Prober, a licensed psychotherapist and the author of two books, Your Rainforest Mind and Journey into your Rainforest Mind. Paula begins by talking about her definition of someone who has the rainforest mind including qualities, and examples of those gifted adults. She also discusses some of the challenges of gifted adults including waiting for things, overwhelm and meeting up to one's potential as well as the ability to focus. Paula talks about the many gifts of those who are gifted adults and talks about where the term rainforest mind comes from. And she gives advice for anyone who might need a little help in fostering their gifts. Find Paula Prober at: https://rainforestmind.wordpress.com/

I'm looking for you the listener to tell your story and at the same time, give others advice on how to minimize the distractions in life, become more focused and get more out of life. It does not have to be focused around ADHD. As long as you can provide value to the listeners of Overcoming Distractions. If you have experience in creating time management practices, entrepreneurship, productivity, and solid tips for those in business, that will help others. If you have an inspirational story of how you have overcome the odds in life, or business and become successful despite some setbacks, please send in your story. Did you have a horrible time in school? Let's talk. Have you found the perfect career and want to share that with others, lets talk. Have you come up with an awesome business idea? Cool, lets talk. Go to https://overcomingdistractions.com/ and hit the Contact page. Don't forget to fill in as much detail as you can including what other listeners can take away from our discussion. Remember, I cannot get back to everyone who submits an idea but please know that every single submission will be read. https://overcomingdistractions.com/

If you are looking for some great advice on how to achieve some peace of mind in this busy world, this is a great podcast for you to listen to. Giovanni Dienstmann is the guest and he is a meditation teacher and coach. Giovanni is also the author of Practical Medication, A Simple Step by Step Guide. Giovanni calmly walks us through some of his approach to gaining a more peaceful life on this episode. We talk about the concept of the monkey mind, what it is and what the monkey mind can prevent us from doing in life and business. How the monkey mind clutters our thoughts and ways we can tame that distracted mind. Giovanni discusses the three pillars of mindfulness including calm, centered and focused. He discussed the difference between all of them and how achieving some mastery over these traits, we can become much more relaxed and aware of our minds, body and surroundings. Giovanni gives his experts tips on how to get started on a mindfulness program and simple exercises to begin the practice of mindfulness. He also talks about other ways to practice meditation and mindfulness including walking. We take time toward the end to have a chat about the bully in our minds and Giovanni takes time to walk us through ways we can tame the bully in our heads. You can find out more about Giovanni, his courses, book and coaching here at his website. https://liveanddare.com/

For many people, feeling guilty is a daily thing. It consumes our way of thinking and it can paralyze us, and get in the way of feeling good about ourselves. It can also control our thinking and be the go-to reaction to many circumstances we encounter in life and in business. This is a podcast about guilt and other feelings we encounter in our lives. The guest is Nancy Colier a psychotherapist and author of the books, "Inviting a Monkey to Tea: Befriending Your Mind and Discovering Lasting Contentment, among other publications. Nancy talks about what guilt is and she defines guilt as well as discusses where guilt originates from in our lives. Have we trained our brains to feel guilty? She answers that important question as is there a part of the brain that feels guilty. We talk about how sometimes we feel guilt and we don not even know it because it has become a major part of our lives. Why do some people anticipate guilt before it evens happens? And how do shame and guilt live together in our minds? Nancy walks us through how we can begin to change the patterns of guilt in our lives with actionable tips and skills to begin mastering. Those include an understanding of guilt, self-acceptance, what is impostor syndrome and how we can shape our relationships so we can feel less guilty over time. Find out more about Nancy Colier here: https://nancycolier.com/ Find her article on guilt for Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inviting-monkey-tea/201801/when-feeling-guilty-is-your-natural-state

This podcast has pretty much nothing to do with ADHD and everything to do with personal growth, development, creating successful habits and achieving goals. There's a story here for everyone who wants more out of life. But, if you do have ADHD, or not...you will learn a lot about focus and habits from this discussion with Alicia Doyle. Alicia Doyle is the guest and she is the author of Fighting Chance, the story of her journey from journalist to female boxing champion. Alicia describes her journey starting as a reporter covering a boxing gym for youth and how that ultimately got her into the sport of boxing. Dave and Alicia discuss a number of topics about her training including the feeling she got out of training, how she gained more focus through boxing and why it was critical, and she discusses the personal benefits from training in the world of boxing. She discusses what she is most proud of as a result of training in the sport of boxing and what others can take away from her journey in the boxing world. What is it like training in the boxing gym for hours? Alicia talks about the rigors of training for a fight. Alicia also talks about how boxing helped her with routines and habits, goal setting and personal growth. And of course, health and wellness. And Alicia gives her tips on how to achieve what you want in business and in life and how the world of boxing helped her set a path for success. You can find out more about Alicia Doyle as well as purchase her book here: https://aliciadoyle.com/

If you are looking for a creative outlet and have some fun at the same time, you'll enjoy this discussion with Grant Crowell, author of the book, Grantasms. The book has hundreds of made up words created by the author to describe all kinds of people, situations and other things that might bother us, make us happy or, need a more accurate description. What is a nononoshow? What's a social beef? And are you a gerk? ADHD or not, you'll have a laugh and maybe learn a few things about yourself in this podcast and figure out that there is a word for everything! Grant talks about the inspiration he had in writing the book and the creative efforts it took to build a library of word to describe some of our everyday situations. He uses many in our discussion, (like they were our first language…) and he goes through some of his favorite Grantasms. He speaks about how creating and using these words, he has been able to interrupt many negative patterns in his brain and clear a path to creativity and focus. Grant also speaks about his rewarding work at Dell Technologies and how he has the chance to work with all types of individuals and all kinds of brains. Grant offers his advice for his advice for those of us who may be distracted for a better experience in the workplace and he speaks about the acceptance of those with different brains in the corporate world as well as what many have to offer an organization. And we have fun! Which is most important. You can find Grant and his book Grantasms, Creative Twisted Words for Cool People, here: https://www.amazon.com/GRANTASMS-Creative-twisted-words-people/dp/0578523469/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1595604805&sr=8-1

We have Dr. Hackie Reitman back from DifferentBrains.org on this podcast to discuss why we all need some inspirational stories in our lives to boost our mood. Hackie is the founder of Different Brains, a website that has tremendous resources for all types of brains and is an incredible place to learn and be inspired. Hackie recently published a blog about Hunter Wittrock, a young man with cerebral palsy who trained for months to be able to walk across the stage to get his diploma. Dave and Hackie discuss that story and why others stories just like it help to improve our mood and sometimes get us out of a slump or bad day. Dave and Hackie talk about what they think his motivation might have been and what others can take away from his strong desire to make such an impact for his own life. Hackies discusses why he feels we need these stories in our live and how they help the brain cope with bad days and how they assist us in improving our moods. How can we create these stores for ourselves? Hackie talks about that as well. And we talk some boxing from Hackie's pro boxing days and some lessons we can all take away from that. Find Different Brains here: https://www.differentbrains.org/ And read Hackie's blog post here: https://www.differentbrains.org/turning-tough-days-around-the-brain-improving-moods/

People, whether they have ADHD or not, are always looking for ways to build more confidence and get rid of the doubt going on inside their heads. This week, we'll talk about going from doubt, to increasing your self-confidence with Rochelle Seltzer, and executive coach based just outside of Boston, MA. Some of the discussion points we have during the conversation include talking about what cause doubt in our lives including business and in our personal life. We talk about whether doubt is the same has being stuck and how the two can work together to get in the way of moving forward in life. We discuss how some people may have a real burst of confidence and the suddenly have that last-minute doubt when it's time to execute on a project or other large life event. We talk about self-sabotage and if they could be related. The discussion transitions to what confidence can do for us in business and in life and Rochelle talks about the process for changing your mindset from constant doubt to having more confidence. Rochelle lays out some daily exercises that help us control doubt and increase confidence and talks about some of the routines we can get ourselves into to help. How do we handle outside forces that try to tear our confidence down? Rochelle talks about that and she presents her top tips to go from doubt to increasing self-confidence. Find Rochelle and her book here: https://www.rochelleseltzer.com/

There are many of us that have a different relationship with time. By that, some of us are what we call time blind. That is when we not only loose track of time, but also have difficulty estimating how much time you might need to perform some task or project. You do Not have to have an ADHD diagnosis to experience being time blind. All brains can underestimate time for a whole host of reasons. But those with ADHD, do get most of the attention when it comes to the subject of time. This podcast, Dave talks with Jaclyn Paul a writer and Ap developer. Jaclyn also runs the website ADHD Homestead where she writes about ADHD and all types of topics associated with it. Jaclyn wrote an article recently about how she combats her time blindness and Dave and Jaclyn discuss some of her techniques. Jaclyn and Dave discuss what being time blind looks like and what can happen when we completely lose track of time. And they chat about how sometimes being time blind can be humorous and how many times it can be frustrating. Jaclyn talks about some of her strategies she uses to reduce being time blind including one special technique that involves the kitchen and keeping on track. She also goes through some of her favorite techniques and methods including the Apple watch. You can find Jaclyn Paul here: jaclynpaul.com adhdhomestead.net

If you have ever felt like you did not belong in a certain situation or you thought you were not good enough to be working in a career or job, this is a great podcast episode for you to listen to. Impostor Syndrome is feeling inadequate in various settings or having a feeling that you have not earned the right to be where you are. Are you working in a career that you did not get a formal education in? Are you constantly in a room full of very successful people and feel out of place or feel like a fraud? That's impostor Syndrome. In this podcast on Impostor Syndrome, we talk with Jen Coken and she walks us through what impostor syndrome is, how it might be formed and why we think we have not earned the right to be where we are in life. Jen works as an executive coach, a speaker and she holds several other programs to help individuals achieve their best and get the most out of life and career. You'll also find her performing stand up comedy from time to time so you know this podcast interview is going to be a great one! Jen talks about how damaging this can be to our self esteem, our confidence and our ability to manage our career or business and what we can do to start to overcome this negative pattern of thinking. Jen talks about what regular activities you can practice to stay positive and who can help you work through these types of challenges. And as always, our guest gives us her top tips for overcoming impostor syndrome that you can implement today! Fine more about Jen Coken and her offerings at her website: https://www.jencoken.com/ Find her webinar on impostor syndrome here: https://www.jencoken.com/courses/imposter-syndrome-webinar

On this episode of Overcoming Distractions, we talk about a common buzzword lately and that's the topic of pivoting. You can call it pivoting, change of direction, or change of course. Whatever you want to term it, some of us are going to make a major change in our lives more than once. For many with ADHD, we can get pretty good with this. But this podcast is a great discussion for anyone who is considering a major change in their life. You do not have to have ADHD to benefit from this discussion. The guest this week is Sherry Dutra of Dutra Associates. Sherry is a professional certified coach working in New England but has had clients all over the world. She works in the areas of talent development, career management as well as serving as a retirement coach for many. She has a wealth of expertise when it comes to making major life and career changes. We often hear the word Pivot so Dave asks Sherry what pivoting really means. We talk about some of the more common reasons that would cause someone to want to make a major change and if she has seen more people take "inventory" of their career during the COVID 19 crisis. Sherry walks listeners through the steps a person can take to minimize any mistakes when making a change in your career life or business. Does it always have to be a big change? Or just a small shift? Sherry answers this question about maybe making small changes that help us feel renewed. What does Sherry caution people with before going out and making a pivot? She talks about real motive, adequate finances, education and training. Sherry wraps up the conversation with her top tips for pivoting, making a career change or starting a new business. You can find Sherry Dutra at her website: https://dutraassociates.com/

We have Dr. Lara Honos-Webb back on Overcoming Distractions to talk about how to make your gifts shine with ADHD. Many of us with ADHD need to work extra hard to find our gifts as well as believe that our ADHD can be a gift. With so many negative thoughts about our attention span and other traits, we often feel that our ADHD is a total curse. Dr. Honos Webb gives is a sense of why there is so much stigma in the public associated with having a differently wired brain. And we reverse that question to find out why so many with ADHD have a personal sigma about themselves and not believe in their own gifts. She also helps listeners understand how we can actually convince ourselves that we have gifts associated with our ADHD. We may fall into that negative talking trap and she walks us through how we can all better understand our gist and positive qualities. We talk about the workplace and ADHD and how we can gain more confidence in the workplace and how we can thrive and show our boss or our employer how valuable we can be to an organization. And, how we can have more confidence in ourselves in business and in life. Dr Lara gives us her top tips for ways we can identify our gifts and put them into action including some great tips on self-care and mindfulness to help of foster more creativity and harmony in our lives. You can find out more about Dr. Lara Honos Webb here including many of her books on ADHD: www.addisagift.com