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I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
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…
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- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 320: 5 Best Productivity Books for ADHD Brains (That Actually Work)
In Episode 320: Best Productivity Books for ADHD Brains, You Will Discover: The top 5 productivity books for ADHD brains Why these books have been especially…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 319: 5 Ways to Stay Motivated After A Dopamine Drop
In Episode 319: 5 Ways to Stay Motivated After A Dopamine Drop, You Will Discover: What the dopamine drop is, and why it happens for our ADHD brains 5 powerful…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 318: ADHD Productivity: Before You Switch Planners Again, Do This
In Episode 318: ADHD Productivity: Before You Switch Planners Again, Do This, You Will Discover: Why our ADHD brains seek new planners, apps and tools The very…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 317: How To Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan: Tips for ADHD Brains
In Episode 317: How To Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan: Tips for ADHD Brains, You Will Discover: Why the traditional interpretation of "working your plan" can…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 316: How To Make Time for Fall Fun Without the Stress
In Episode 316: How To Make Time for Fall Fun, You Will Discover: Four common ADHD obstacles to enjoying the fall season My F-A-L-L framework for reducing…
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Episode 315: 7 of the Best Books for Women with ADHD
In Episode 315:7 of the Best Books for Women with ADHD, You Will Discover: Powerful books that help you feel seen in your ADHD experience The neuroscience of…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 314: Why Celebrating Your Wins Matters + How to Start
In Episode 314: Why Celebrating Your Wins Matters + How to Start, You Will Discover: Why your ADHD brain struggles to feel satisfied after major…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 313: 10 Real-Life ADHD Tips to Wake Up & Get Out of Bed Easier
In Episode 313: 10 Real-Life ADHD Tips to Wake Up & Get Out of Bed Easier, You Will Discover: Why mornings are uniquely challenging for the ADHD brain Simple…
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Episode 312: How To Play As An Adult + The 7 Properties of Play
In Episode 312: How To Play As An Adult + The 7 Properties of Play, You Will Discover: Why play is important for adults, not just children How play is a…
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Episode 311: How To Restart Your Day with the Next-Five Reset
In Episode 311: How To Restart Your Day with the Next-Five Reset, You Will Discover: How to shift out of all-or-nothing thinking when your ADHD brain says…
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Episode 310: The Work is Never Done + How To Accept Unfinished Work
In Episode 310 You Will Discover: Why chasing "caught up" is holding you back - and how to reframe this perspective for greater spaciousness and freedom in…
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Episode 309: 8 Types of Real Self Care for Adults with ADHD
In Episode 309, 8 Types of Self-Care for ADHD Adults You Will Discover: The essential role of self-care for ADHD brain wellness (and why it's more than just…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 308: Social Jet lag & ADHD: What It Is and Why It Matters
In Episode 308, Social Jet lag & ADHD You Will Discover: What "social jetlag" is and how it can impact your ADHD symptoms How to recognize and work with your…
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Episode 307: 5 Reasons People with ADHD Lose Things + How To Stop
In Episode 307, 5 Reasons People with ADHD Lose Things + How To Stop, You Will Discover: Why ADHD brains frequently misplace items and learn science-backed…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 306: The Link Between the 'Insecure Overachiever' and ADHD
In Episode 306, The Link Between the 'Insecure Overachiever' and ADHD, You Will Discover: What the "insecure overachiever" is and why ADHD brains can fall into…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 305: Don't Know What You Need? Try "Helped, Hugged, or Heard"
In Episode You Will Discover: Why identifying what you need can be such an obstacle for ADHD brains. How to use the "Helped, Hugged, Heard" framework to…
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Episode 304: How To Create An Ideal Work Environment for Your ADHD Brain
In Episode 304: How To Create An Ideal Work Environment for Your ADHD Brain, You Will Discover: How to create designated work focus zones (even in small…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 303: 5 ADHD Questions From Our Community, Answered
In Episode 303, 5 ADHD Questions From Our Community, Answered - You Will Discover: The top five questions from our brilliant, busy-awesome community about…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 302: 5 Helpful Tips To Handle Interruptions at Work & Home
In Episode 302, 5 Helpful Tips To Handle Interruptions at Work & Home, You Will Discover: Why ADHD makes interruptions extra challenging for your brain 5…
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Episode 301: How To Create Structure In Your Life Using Constraints
In Episode 301: How To Create Structure In Your Life Using Constraints, You Will Discover: Why setting boundaries with your time and attention leads to more…
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Episode 300: 300 Podcast Episodes Later - The #1 Thing I've Learned
In Episode 300 You Will Discover: The surprising power of constraints and setting limits, plus how they actually spark more creativity in your ADHD brain Why…
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Episode 299: Why The Best Time is Now + How To Take Action
In Episode 299, Why The Best Time is Now + How To Take Action, You Will Discover: Why "waiting for the right time" keeps us stuck How to recognize when it's…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 298: 3 ADHD Struggles with Change (& How to Overcome Them)
In Episode 298, 3 ADHD Struggles with Change (& How to Overcome Them) You Will Discover: Why your brain resists change—even when you want it Key elements…
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Episode 297: How To Use Habit Stacking & Habit Pairing + What's The Difference?
In Episode 297 You Will Discover: Why sticking with habits is a challenge for many ADHD brains Two powerful strategies that make it easier to establish and…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 296: How To Better Use Reminders & Notifications with ADHD
In Episode 296, How To Better Use Reminders & Notifications with ADHD, You Will Discover: Why your brain starts ignoring notifications (and how to fix it) The…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 295: How To Make Weekends Feel Easier for ADHD Brains
In Episode 295, How To Make Weekends Feel Easier for ADHD Brains, You Will Discover: Why weekends often seem overwhelming for the ADHD brain The Weekend…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 294: How To Intentionally Plan Vs. Trying To Fit Things In
In Episode 294 You Will Discover: The hidden reasons we keep thinking, "I'll just fit it in" A flexible planning method that actually works for ADHD brains How…
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Episode 293: 10-10-10 Rule Alternative for ADHD Decision Making
In Episode 293, 10-10-10 Rule Alternative for ADHD Decision Making You Will Discover: A simple, actionable framework for making decisions with ADHD. How the…
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Episode 292: The Power of Clarifying Questions To Improve Decision-Making
In Episode 292: You Will Discover Why our brains naturally focus on problems over possibilities. Simple, actionable strategies to shift gears when we want to…
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Episode 291: How To Shift Your ADHD Mindset from Fixed to Growth
In Episode 291: How To Shift Your ADHD Mindset from Fixed to Growth, You Will Discover: Why our brains naturally focus on problems over possibilities. 3…
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Episode 290: How To Take Small Steps To Escape All-or-Nothing Thinking
In Episode 290: How To Take Small Steps To Escape All-or-Nothing Thinking, You Will Discover: Why all-or-nothing thinking feels so convincing—and how small…
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Episode 289: Top 8 Resources Making My ADHD Life A Little Easier
In Episode 289: You Will Discover ADHD-friendly tools that help manage daily tasks and reduce mental strain. Strategies for emotional regulation and self-care…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 288: How To Master ADHD Goal Setting by Energy Type
In Episode 288: How To Master ADHD Goal Setting by Energy TypeYou Will Discover: How to align your goals with your natural energy rhythms. Practical tools for…
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Episode 287: ADHD Energy Type: Are You a Thoroughbred or Workhorse?
In Episode 287: You Will Discover Your ADHD Energy Type: The key productivity differences between thoroughbred and workhorse energy styles. How to identify…
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Episode 286: ADHD and Time Awareness: How Time Tracking Helps
In Episode 286: ADHD and Time Awareness: How Time Tracking Helps, You Will Discover The surprising benefits of time tracking for an ADHD brain. Practical…
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Episode 285: How To Focus Better with ADHD (3-Step Framework)
In Episode 285: How To Focus Better with ADHD (3-Step Framework), You Will Discover Why focus is such a challenge for the ADHD brain and what we can do about…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 284: Signs of ADHD Burnout + Tips to Rethink How You Work
In Episode 284: Signs of ADHD Burnout + Tips to Rethink How You Work, You Will Discover 3 Key ways ADHD burnout shows up both personally and professionally How…
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Episode 283: How To Redefine Success and Focus on Small Wins
In Episode 283: How To Redefine Success and Focus on Small Wins, You Will Discover Why traditional success metrics often miss the mark for ADHD brains and how…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 282: 6 Steps To Get Through The Holiday Hustle with Support
In Episode 282: You Will Discover How to prepare for predictable holiday challenges with clarity and calm. Simple ways to respond to tough situations with…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 281: How To Take Time to Rest as an ADHD Adult
In Episode 281: You Will Discover The key challenges ADHD brains face with rest How to implement complementary rest for greater balance Practical steps for…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 280: Simplify What to Wear with ADHD (with a Color Analysis)
In Episode 280: Simplify What to Wear with ADHD (with a Color Analysis), You Will Discover: How to reduce wardrobe decision fatigue and streamline shopping…
- I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD
Episode 279: Understanding the 5 Stages of Change for Lasting Growth
In Episode 279: Understanding the 5 Stages of Change for Lasting Growth, You Will Discover: The five stages of change model and how it works Why this framework…
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Episode 278: Creating an ADHD Friendly Dopamine Menu + Free Template
In Episode 278: Creating an ADHD Friendly Dopamine Menu + Free Template, You Will Discover What a dopamenu is. Why it's such an effective resource for the ADHD…
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Episode 277: How Aligning Values & Priorities Helps ADHD Brains Thrive
In Episode 277: How Aligning Values & Priorities Helps ADHD Brains Thrive, You Will Discover: The key differences between values and priorities, and why both…
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Episode 276: How To Trust Yourself as an ADHD Adult + How To Eat An Elephant
In Episode 276: How To Trust Yourself as an ADHD Adult + How To Eat An Elephant You Will Discover: Why many adults with ADHD have low self-trust How to…
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Episode 275: 19 ADHD Life Hacks and Tips From Our Community
In Episode 275: 19 ADHD Life Hacks and Tips From Our Community, You Will Discover Real-life ADHD solutions from our community, designed to support your brain…
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Episode 274: How To Practice Self-Compassion When Things are Hard
In Episode 274: How To Practice Self-Compassion When Things are Hard, You Will Discover: How to recognize when you're past capacity. Why "pushing through" can…
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Episode 273: 7 Journal Prompts to Overcome Procrastination and Avoidance
In Episode 273: 7 Journal Prompts to Overcome Procrastination and Avoidance, You Will Discover: How to use your curiosity to reframe resistance. The power of…
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Episode 272: Why Am I Avoiding Everything, Especially The Hard Things?
In Episode 272: Why Am I Avoiding Everything, Especially The Hard Things?You Will Discover: How to choose between the discomfort of doing a task and the…
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Episode 271: How To Start Something New in 5 Simple Steps
In Episode 271: How To Start Something New in 5 Simple Steps, You Will Discover: Why starting now—no matter how small—builds momentum How to shift your focus…
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Episode 270: How To Stop Beating Yourself Up Over Past Mistakes
In Episode 270: How To Stop Beating Yourself Up Over Past Mistakes, You Will Discover You are defined by your past actions. How to reframe your narrative for…
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Episode 269: Redefining ADHD & Consistency + 3 Helpful Strategies (Part 2)
In Episode 269: Redefining ADHD & Consistency + 3 Helpful Strategies (Part 2), You Will Discover The importance of using your strengths and working with your…
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Episode 268: Redefining ADHD & Consistency + 3 Helpful Strategies (Part 1)
In Episode 268: You Will Discover Why consistency is such a loaded word for adults with ADHD What being consistent actually means How ADHD brains can…
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Episode 267: Understanding ADHD Decision Paralysis & How To Stop It
In Episode 267: You Will Discover How to identify when you're stuck in decision paralysis. A simple framework to cut through overwhelm and make confident…
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Episode 266: Mind Mapping for the ADHD Brain
Tune in to discover: What mind mapping is, and why it's so supportive for an ADHD brain. A step-by-step guide to different mind mapping approaches. How to…
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Episode 265: What Is ADHD Shutdown? Plus How To Reduce It
In Episode 265, What Is ADHD Shutdown? Plus How To Reduce It, You Will Discover: What ADHD shutdown is Ways to recognize it in your life How to reduce ADHD…
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Episode 264: How To Turn Avoidance Procrastination Into Productivity
In Episode 264: How To Turn Avoidance Procrastination Into Productivity, You Will Discover: What avoidance procrastination is How to infuse fun into tasks to…
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Episode 263: ADHD Prioritization Challenges + 2 Powerful Matrices To Help
In Episode 263: ADHD Prioritization Challenges + 2 Powerful Matrices, You Will Discover: Why prioritization is so tough for the ADHD brain Strategies to…
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Episode 262: Front End Vs. Back End Perfectionism & Your ADHD
In Episode 262: Front End Vs. Back End Perfectionism & Your ADHD, You Will Discover: Why adults with ADHD struggle with perfectionism so often The difference…
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Episode 261: 3 Secrets to Happiness When You Have ADHD
In Episode 261: 3 Secrets to Happiness When You Have ADHD, You Will Discover: Happiness is a practice, not a destination A powerful, 3-step framework to…