Sign in
Education
Health & Fitness
Paula Engebretson
How do I increase my productivity and decrease distractions? Is it possible to reclaim my time? How can I get more organized? And can I do it all with ADHD?
Welcome to the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast, where we dive into each of these questions and so much more.
Every week, life coach and ADHDer Paula Engebretson brings you her best strategies to boost your productivity, manage your time, get organized, and follow through on your goals.
Whether you're a fellow ADHDer, you identify with ADHD tendencies, or you simply want to take your productivity to the next level, this podcast is for you.
Are you busy being awesome?
Episode 178: When Things Feel Hard With ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover How to normalize the fact that we all make mistakes or overlook details How to give yourself grace when these situations happen How to put things into perspective and move forward with greater confidence Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️; that’s it! Bonus points if you’re willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!
10:0819/12/2022
Episode 177: Feeling Overwhelmed? Learn 3 Calming Techniques for Adults with ADHD today!
In This Episode, You Will Discover What overwhelm is Why many of us ADHD brains navigate overwhelm A simple, 3 step process to move through overwhelm to clarity Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Read Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart here (affiliate link) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!
31:0813/12/2022
Episode 176: 5 Powerful Reminders for Adults Living With ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover The importance of clearly defining your problem The impact of asking for help The role fences play in our lives Why experience makes the best teacher How getting to the root cause of an obstacle can change everything Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Follow ADHD Jesse here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Connect with Paula on Instagram here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA a Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts or Spotify Click on the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!
26:3905/12/2022
Episode 175: ADHD, Flexible Thinking, and Doing Things “Right”
In This Episode, You Will Discover Why many ADHD brains struggle with inflexible thinking How to spot this tendency in your life Strategies to release the black-or-white thinking and start seeing the shades of gray How to use this information to work with your brain and positively impact your overall productivity Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here
27:3628/11/2022
Episode 174: 4 Ways Tracking Can Help Support Your ADHD (And How To Do It!)
In This Episode, You Will Discover Four ways tracking can be impactful on your life Three key areas for tracking data How to effectively track the information (and remember to do it!) Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 136: Increase Your Productivity by Counting Your Wins. Episode 173: How to Handle Big Emotions During the Holidays with ADHD
30:5421/11/2022
Episode 173: How To Handle Big Emotions During The Holidays with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover What emotional dysregulation is. Why people with ADHD navigate such big emotions. A simple yet powerful set of questions to help support yourself through these emotions and show up the way you want to. Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Learn more about Emotional Dysregulation here
25:4714/11/2022
Episode 172: Procrastination, ADHD, And The Intellectual Yes
In This Episode, You Will Discover… An often-overlooked reason why we struggle with procrastination The difference between an “intellectual yes” and a “full body yes” How to move through the procrastination and into action Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select “Listen on Apple Podcasts,” and then click the “subscribe” button. Also, if you love the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave me a review? Reviews help others find the show and allow me to share my message even further. Thanks, friend!
24:5507/11/2022
Episode 171: The Process of Change & Making It Yours
In This Episode, You Will Discover: Why we feel pressure to make changes quickly Three main ways we navigate change How to slow down and enjoy the process Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here
28:3931/10/2022
Episode 170: How To Make (And Stick To) A Routine WIth ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover Why we have a love-hate relationship with routines The benefits of establishing regular routines in our life Powerful strategies to get your routines to stick Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here
39:0024/10/2022
Episode 169: 8 Strategies To Improve Your Delegation Skills (Part 2)
In This Episode, You Will Discover… How to identify potential areas for delegation What tasks to delegate and what ones to keep Strategies for effective delegation Specific approaches to delegate both at work and at home Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Learn about Yolanda's work here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here
31:0017/10/2022
Episode 168: How To Delegate When You Have ADHD Part 1
In This Episode, You Will Discover The six main reasons we struggle with delegation How to know when it’s time to delegate How to reduce feelings of overwhelm when it comes to delegating Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select “Listen on Apple Podcasts,” and then click the “subscribe” button. Also, if you love the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave me a review? Reviews help others find the show and allow me to share my message even further. Thanks, friend!
32:1710/10/2022
Episode 167: How To Reduce Attention Residue With ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover… What attention residue is How to recognize when it shows up Strategies to reduce attention residue and increase focus Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here! Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Listen to Episode 43: How to Increase Your Efficiency with Batch Work Check out the Freedom app here.* Affiliate link: try the app for free – no credit card required.
21:5903/10/2022
Episode 166: Effectiveness Vs. Efficiency And The ADHD Brain
In This Episode, You Will Discover How To… The essential difference between effectiveness and efficiency Why both are key for increased productivity How to optimize both in your life Join us in We’re Busy Being Awesome here 🎉 Links From The Podcast Get the Podcast Roadmap here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Check out the Freedom app here
30:3526/09/2022
Episode 165: Procrastiworking, Constraint, RSD, and Overwhelm - an ADHD coaching call
In this episode, you'll discover: The different ways procrastiworking, decision-making, RSD, and overwhelm impact our day-to-day lives. Strategies to navigate each obstacle. How coaching your brain can help implement these tools for lasting change. Join us in We're Busy Being Awesome here 🎉 Links From The Podcast Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here
49:0119/09/2022
Episode 164: How Do I Accept My ADHD Diagnosis?
In This Episode, You Will Discover: Why it’s powerful to find acceptance in your ADHD diagnosis The eight stages I experienced in my own journey to acceptance How to learn from these stages and apply what’s supportive for your life Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Your Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier A Radical Guide For Women With ADHD by Sari Solden ADHD 2.0 by Edward Hallowell Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Russell Barkley Get the full show notes here
34:3712/09/2022
Episode 163: How To Optimize A Flexible Work Schedule With ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover… The impact of creating structure within a flexible schedule How to use your best hours when creating a schedule The importance of boundaries and breaks in helping you thrive in your work Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here
28:4605/09/2022
Episode 162: How To Stick To Your Planning Routine With ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover How To: Create clarity around your planning Simplify the planning process Create backup plans to stick with the process (even on those off days) Links From The Podcast Join us in We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 80: The Relationship Manual Episode 119: 3 Reasons To Use A Shutdown Routine
23:0929/08/2022
Episode 161: What is ADHD Masking?
In This Episode, You Will Discover: What masking is Why ADHD brains feel the need to mask How to identify when we do it How to gently remove that mask and embrace the authentic, incredible version of you. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook Community here
27:4522/08/2022
Episode 160: How To Be A Better Listener For Adults With ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why listening is more challenging for the ADHD Brain Strategies to enhance your listening skills Action steps to put these tools into practice today Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Favorite fidgets Focusland Infinity Cube Worry Stone
22:2415/08/2022
Episode 159: How To Use Friction To Build Habits With ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover Three simple steps to successful habit building. The powerful role friction plays when it comes to both making and breaking habits. How to put these steps into practice as you establish the habits that best support you. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Why is it so hard to create permanent habits? By Scott Young The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor (aff.) Episode 153: 18 Adult ADHD Organization Tips To Simply Life
27:1108/08/2022
Episode 158: How To Make Task Switching Easier For Adults with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover What task switching is. Why it’s so challenging for the ADHD brain. Actionable strategies to help make transitions and task switching easier. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here
24:3701/08/2022
Episode 157: Playing The Long Game With ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover: How to identify your long game The powerful lessons behind it How to apply these lessons to other areas in your life and strengthen your follow-through muscle further. Podcast Resources Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Links From The Podcast Episode 156: How to Follow Through When You Have ADHD Playing the Long Game by Dr. Allison McWilliams
21:5125/07/2022
Episode 156: How to Increase Follow Through with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover How To… Think about follow through in a way that supports you and your goals Recognize and learn from the areas in your life where you do follow through Two actionable strategies to help strengthen your follow through muscle today Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here
29:2418/07/2022
Episode 155: Four Steps To Help Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Creative Work with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover… When creative perfectionism sneaks in How to recognize whether you’ve slipped into the perfectionist trap A powerful four-step process to shift out of procrastination and into action so you can share your creativity with the world Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get your free brilliant ideas list here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here “Madman, Architect, Carpenter, Judge: Roles and the Writing Process” by Dr. Betty Flowers Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 66: Stop Trying Harder Episode 138: Too Many Ideas? Stay Focused with ADHD Episode 154: ADHD Low Frustration Tolerance: How to Handle It
26:5711/07/2022
Episode 154: ADHD And Frustration Tolerance: How To Handle It
In This Episode, You Will Discover… How you might be fueling your frustration What it means to argue with reality How to release the frustration and step into acceptance with greater ease Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Check out Byron Katie’s Loving What Is here Get your Podcast Roadmap here
26:4704/07/2022
Episode 153: Simple Tips For Living With Adult ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover How To: Reduce unnecessary demand on your memory and attention Simplify the organization process Navigate task initiation with less procrastination Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Check out the time timer here Check out brain.fm here Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select “Listen on Apple Podcasts,” and then click the “subscribe” button. Also, if you love the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave me a review? Reviews help others find the show and allow me to share my message even further. Thanks!
35:1327/06/2022
Episode 152: How To Stop Avoiding Your Emotions With ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover… How to stop avoiding your emotions and instead start feeling them. Three key reasons why this process is so important. How to get started so you can step into the bigger life that’s waiting for you. Links & Resources Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 139: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Episode 151: How to Break a Habit of Buffering with ADHD
23:0220/06/2022
Episode 151: How to Break a Habit of Buffering with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover How To… Identify your specific habits Understand why your brain uses them as buffers Support yourself as you shift out of that habit and into one you want to keep. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 149: What Are Executive Functions And How Do They Impact Adults With ADHD? Episode 146: 10 Prioritization Traps That Keep The ADHD Brain Stuck Episode 61: How To Recognize It And When To Stop Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select “Listen on Apple Podcasts,” and then click the “subscribe” button. Also, if you love the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave me a review? Reviews help others find the show and allow me to share my message even further. Thanks, friend!
24:5813/06/2022
Episode 150: How To Get Started With Something: Use This Time Management Technique
In This Episode, You Will Discover… What to do when you’re struggling to start What it means to work in containers of time Three different ways to put this strategy into practice Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here
21:0806/06/2022
Episode 149: What Are Executive Functions and How Do They Impact Adult ADHD?
In This Episode, You Will Discover… What executive functions are and the role they play What executive functions look like in an ADHD brain How to identify the areas of your brain that would thrive from additional support Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here ADHD Neuroscience 101 by Dr. Larry Silver The Adult ADHD Mind: Executive Function Connections by Dr. Thomas Brown Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 142: How to Deal With Boredom and Adult ADHD Episode 109: 3 Ways to Manage Transition and Strengthen Cognitive Flexibility Episode 146:10 Prioritization Traps That Keep The Brain Stuck Episode 122: 5 Reasons Why We’re Stuck In All-Or-Nothing Thinking With Adult ADHD
28:3130/05/2022
Episode 148: How To Make Time For Yourself Even When It Seems Impossible
In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why you’re struggling to make time for yourself How to troubleshoot these reasons One powerful question to help you find what’s best for you in each moment Fill out the enrollment form for We're Busy Being Awesome here.
23:3423/05/2022
Episode 147: Four Phases Of Self-Awareness With ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover The four key phases of self-awareness when developing new skills How to recognize where you’re at in your journey How to support yourself in developing greater self-awareness going forward Links From The Podcast Join We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Episodes & Resources Mentioned In The Podcast Your Brain’s Not Broken by Tamara Rosier Episode 145: How to Overcome Intrusive Thoughts with ADHD Episode 91: 5 Steps to Get Through the Messy Middle Episode 61: Procrastiworking
24:0216/05/2022
Episode 146: 10 Prioritization Traps That Keep The ADHD Brain Stuck
In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why prioritization is a challenge for the ADHD brain The 10 sneaky prioritization traps that keep us stuck How to recognize these traps, shift out of spinning, and into action Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome Top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Paula's favorite ADHD resources Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System The One Thing by Gary Keller Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 76: How Many Goals Should I Set? Episode 138: Too Many Ideas? Stay Focused with ADHD Episode 100: 3 Ways to Overcome Perfectionism with ADHD
28:0809/05/2022
Episode 145: How to Overcome Intrusive Thoughts and Negative Self Talk with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why we slip into negative self-talk How to recognize the sneaky ways it shows up One simple, yet powerful strategy to release the judgment and embrace self-compassion Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Learn more about Jody Moore’s work here
22:3002/05/2022
Episode 144: 3 Ways To Streamline Your Processes And Simplify Your Life
In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why decision making and overwhelm often lead to procrastination 3 powerful approaches to streamline systems and simplify your life Actionable steps for you to implement the concepts we discuss in your life today Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 123: The Learning Is In The Doing Episode 116: Declutter and Get Organized Part 1 Episode 117: Declutter and Get Organized Part 2 Episode 59: Simplify and Streamline Your Life Episode 43: How to Increase Your Efficiency with Batch Work
33:0625/04/2022
Episode 143: What Do You Really Want in Life? 7 Questions To Ask Yourself.
In This Episode, You Will Discover… The importance of making more time to think Why so many of us struggle with this intentional quiet time How to put the concept into practice and experience the powerful results for ourselves Links From The Podcast: Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here
23:3018/04/2022
Episode 142: How to Deal With Boredom And ADHD
Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here ADHD and boredom, Peg Rosen Check out Focus Mate here Listen to Brain.fm here for focus music (get your first month free with this link) Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here
25:5511/04/2022
Episode 141: I Never Finish Anything: 5 Reasons Follow Through Is Hard For ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why we struggle with finishing tasks The top five obstacles that keep ADHDers from following through What you can do today to help you finally check those projects off your list. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 138: Too Many Ideas? Stay Focused with ADHD Episode 140: ADHD and Imposter Syndrome Episode 123: The Learning Is In The Doing Episode 82: Open Question Loops
29:1304/04/2022
Episode 140: Imposter Syndrome and ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover… How to identify imposter thoughts for what they are The five leading types of imposter syndrome How to challenge your imposter thoughts and move forward with greater confidence Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Mindset by Carol Dweck (aff. link) Getting Things Done by David Allen (aff. link) Valerie Young’s Free Chapter Secret Thoughts Of Successful Women by Valerie Young (aff. link) Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 13: How to Increase Self-Confidence Quickly with a Growth Mindset Episode 107: How to Manage Stress, Overwhelm, & Burnout Episode 122: 5 Ways We Get Stuck In All-Or-Nothing Thinking Episode 138: Too Many Ideas? Stay Focused With ADHD Episode 139: What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
37:1928/03/2022
Episode 139: What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? What Does RSD Look Like in ADHD?
In This Episode, You Will Discover… What Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is The different ways RSD presents itself How to support yourself if you struggle with RSD Coaching Resources Ready to take this work further? Learn more about coaching here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Get the Count Your Wins journal here Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Additional RSD Articles How ADHD Ignites Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: Symptom Test for ADHD Brains Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Rejection Sensitivity: The Emotional Rollercoaster of the ADHD Brain Rejection Can Be More Painful with ADHD What You Need To Know About Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
23:2521/03/2022
Episode 138: Too Many Ideas? Stay Focused with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover How To… Recognize your distractions and when they come up Navigate your distractions without losing focus Capture and organize your brilliant ideas, so they’re ready for you when you need them Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 124: 3 Steps to Get Things Done Episode 119: 3 Reasons to Use a Shut Down Routine Episode 81: Closing Open Loops Links From The Podcast Learn more about coaching with Paula here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Paula's favorite ADHD resources Your Brain’s Not Broken (affiliate link) Get Your Brilliant Ideas List here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planner here
28:3314/03/2022
Episode 137: Successful Goal Setting For ADHD
In Episode 137, You Will Discover The power of process goals (and what they are) Why process goals are so effective for the ADHD brain How to use process goals in your life Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Learn more about coaching here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here
26:0807/03/2022
Episode 136: Increase Productivity By Counting Your Wins
In This Episode, You Will Discover: The importance of focusing on the gain rather than the gap How celebrating your wins helps you increase your productivity and follow-through Simple practices to implement this approach in your life today. Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Learn more about coaching here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Check out the Gap and the Gain here (affiliate link) Access the Count Your Wins journal here
31:3728/02/2022
Episode 135: Here's Why You Want To Define Success For You
In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why it’s important to regularly define success. Why defining success is such a struggle in the first place. A simple, step-by-step approach to help you define success for yourself today. Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Learn more about coaching here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here
24:5021/02/2022
Episode 134: 3 Steps to a Productive Mindset with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover How To… The important role beliefs play in our ability to get things done. A powerful, 3 step process to help you uncover and shift your beliefs. A simple exercise you can use to shift your thinking and get into action today. Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Learn more about coaching here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Check out Byron Katie’s Loving What Is here (affiliate link)
26:0314/02/2022
Episode 133: You're Not Behind
In This Episode, You Will Discover… How commonly we tell ourselves, “I’m so far behind.” Evidence to suggest you’re exactly on track. Powerful questions to help you create clarity on what it is that you genuinely want. Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Learn about coaching together here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here
22:0607/02/2022
Episode 132: 5 Productivity Tips + 30 Inches of Snow
In This Episode, You Will Discover… Five key productivity tips to increase your effectiveness Examples of what these tips look like in different scenarios How to apply these strategies to your life Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Learn how we can work together here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Listen to episode 101 here
20:5931/01/2022
Episode 131: For Those Tough ADHD Days
In This Episode, You Will Discover… The role executive functions play in the brain. How to feel acceptance and compassion when you’re having an “off day.” How to best support yourself when these days happen. Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Join the We’re Busy Awesome waitlist here! Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here
15:5724/01/2022
Episode 130: The Missing Step In Goal Setting
In This Episode, You Will Discover… The often overlooked step in goal setting Three reasons why we must include it in our goal-setting process Three ways you can apply these strategies to your goals to create the momentum you want Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Learn how we can work together here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here
20:4417/01/2022
Episode 129: Creating Clarity in Change
In This Episode, You Will Discover… One powerful question to help you make changes and transitions with greater ease Three reasons why this question can help you grow in clarity in confidence How you can apply this question to your own life for powerful growth Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Learn how we can work together here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here
21:5210/01/2022