I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD

In Episode 335 You Will Discover: Why ADHD brains crave fresh starts (and why January turns that up to 100) What makes choosing one focus so hard when you have ADHD & big ambitions How narrowing to one clear focus can reduce overwhelm and increase follow-through A simple, practical process to clarify your "one thing" without ignoring other parts of your life How to work with your ADHD decision fatigue, fear of missing out, and "all-or-nothing" thinking Gentle, realistic ways to build momentum toward your goals without burning out This episode is for you if… You have ADHD (or ADHD-ish tendencies) and feel pulled toward 27 goals at once New Year's feels like a giant, glittery to-do list you're already "behind" on You're tired of all-or-nothing New Year's resolutions and want something more sustainable If this episode helps you feel a little more calm and clear about the year ahead, I'd be so grateful if you'd subscribe to the podcast or share it with a friend whois feeling the New Year pressure too. Your support helps this work reach more ADHD brains who need it. 💜 Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode: Gary Keller's The One Thing Episode 138: Too Many Ideas? Stay Focused with ADHD Brilliant Ideas List Free Brilliant Ideas List Template More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction: The ADHD New Year Overwhelm 01:08 Exploring the ADHD Brain's Fresh Start Craving 02:02 Welcome and Personal Reflections 03:12 The Chaos of Trying to Do Everything 04:58 Understanding the ADHD Time Perception 06:52 The Power of Choosing One Focus 09:27 Practical Steps to Identify Your One Thing 13:30 The Emotional Challenges of Narrowing Focus 18:00 Key Reminders for Choosing Your One Thing 23:14 Examples and Practical Applications 27:04 Four Questions to Choose Your One Thing 31:02 Final Takeaways and Encouragement 33:37 Conclusion and Call to Action  

In Episode 334 You Will Discover: Why ADHD brains process rest differently The concept of Contrast Avoidance Theory and why rest can feel unsafe How parallel tasking helps ADHD adults finally relax 5 practical steps to ADHD relaxation that support your unique brain Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode: Episode 281: How to take time to rest as an ADHD adult Episode 245: 7 types of rest to recover from ADHD burnout Episode 309: 8 types of real self-care for adults with ADHD Episode 278: How to create an ADHD dopamine menu + free template Episode 199: Parallel tasking and ADHD: how to reduce distractions The Relaxed Woman by Nicola Jane Hobbs More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction: Struggling to Relax with ADHD 00:28 Understanding ADHD and Rest 00:42 Podcast Episode Overview 02:47 Personal Experiences with Relaxation 04:46 The Concept of Parallel Tasking 06:05 Challenges with Traditional Relaxation Advice 09:35 Contrast Avoidance Theory 17:14 Steps to Effective Rest for ADHD Brains 30:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  

In Episode 333 You Will Discover: How changes in routine can impact sleep overall 10 actionable ADHD sleep tips that can make a big difference Simple structural supports to make sleep easier for those of us with ADHD today Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode: Paula's weighted blanket Paula's blue light blocking glasses Paula's red light night lights Philips hue bulbs Paula's favorite lavender face cream Paula's favorite eucalyptus spearmint lotion Episode 251 Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome Episode 252: Revenge Bedtime Procrastination Episode 313: 10 Real-Life ADHD Tips to Wake Up & Get Out of Bed Easier Episode 308: Social Jet Lag & ADHD Episode 182: How to Slow Your Brain Down & Pause with ADHD More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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! Chapter Outline 00:00 Navigating ADHD and Sleep Challenges 01:48 Sleep with an ADHD Brain 03:40 Sensory and Environmental Supports 11:06 Technology and Tools for Better Sleep 20:47 Habits and Accountability 26:10 Conclusion and Recap  

In Episode 332 You Will Discover: Why working memory struggles make information retention harder with ADHD 5 proven strategies to enhance memory retention when learning new things Personalized approaches for each overwhelm type (Lion, Gazelle, Turtle, Chameleon) so you can adapt these strategies to YOUR brain. Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode: Episode 150 - How To Get Started With Something: Use This Time Management Technique Episode 266: Mind Mapping for the ADHD Brain Mike Schmidt PKM Note Taking Approach Tiago Forte Para Method and Note taking More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:57 Understanding ADHD and Working Memory 04:31 Five Core Learning Strategies 06:24 Strategy 1: Teach It Back 10:15 Strategy 2: Adding Anchors 15:14 Strategy 3: Using Multiple Senses 16:41 Strategy 4: Active Recall Breaks 19:59 Strategy 5: Distributed Practice 25:32 Applying Strategies Based on Overwhelm Types 34:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  

In Episode You Will Discover: Why ADHD impatience happens in the brain and body How "trying harder" actually makes impatience worse The mindset shift that helps everything Four ADHD-friendly strategies to build real-world patience Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode: Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Neff Fierce Self-Compassion: How to Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Your Power, and Thrive by Dr. Neff More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Patience 01:03 Understanding ADHD and Impatience 04:05 The Impatience Trap 10:04 The Radical Mindset Shift 21:20 Strategies for Building Patience 28:50 Conclusion and Recap