I'm Busy Being Awesome Episode 138: Too Many Ideas? Stay Focused with ADHD
Mar 14, 2022
Explore how to balance focused work with creativity while managing ADHD. Learn to identify distractions and capture ideas effectively. Paula introduces a three-step method to stay on track, emphasizing the importance of completing projects. Discover practical tools for organizing ideas by timeline or category. Master the art of intentional exploration without losing focus, and find out how to make your brilliant ideas actionable. Join a community to deepen your understanding and application of these concepts!
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Balance Idea Generation And Completion
- ADHD brains balance convergent (finish) and divergent (idea) thinking and need room for both.
- Choosing focus ahead of time reduces decision fatigue and preserves creative energy.
Anticipate Your Personal Rabbit Holes
- Identify common distractions and map how they typically derail your work (boredom → social media; frustration → quick wins).
- Use that awareness to pre-build supports so you can notice and avoid the rabbit holes.
Capture Distractions Immediately
- Keep a distraction list beside you and jot distracting thoughts while you work to reassure your brain.
- Review and process that list at lunch or during your end-of-day shutdown routine using Do/Delegate/Delete/Defer.
