How to hack your ADHD with Will Curb: Managing your energy and avoiding burnout
Sep 4, 2023
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Noted ADHD podcaster Will Curb talks about managing energy to avoid burnout. They discuss personal experiences with ADHD diagnosis, need for energy and time management, dealing with professional failures, learning from experiences, and encouraging engagement with listeners.
Managing your energy effectively is key to avoiding burnout for individuals with ADHD.
Embracing self-acceptance and finding strategies that align with individual energy levels are crucial for thriving with ADHD.
Deep dives
ADHD Skills Lab podcast introduces ADHD Academy for coaching and support
The ADHD Skills Lab podcast hosts, Skye and Sarah, announce the launch of ADHD Academy, a platform that offers coaching and community for individuals with ADHD. The academy aims to help people develop ADHD-friendly routines, including morning and evening routines, using a planner that suits their cognitive style, and implementing effective planning routines. The platform offers weekly live group coaching sessions, access to a community, and recorded sessions for those unable to attend live. Skye and Sarah express excitement about creating a supportive space and helping individuals with ADHD thrive.
Interview with Wilkerv, founder of the Hacking Your ADHD podcast
In this episode, Skye interviews Wilkerv, the founder of the Hacking Your ADHD podcast. Wilkerv shares his journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in 2011 and his decision to start a podcast dedicated to ADHD strategies. He discusses the importance of embracing one's ADHD and problem-solving through the lens of curiosity. They also explore the concept of energy management, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual energy, and its impact on productivity and well-being. Wilkerv highlights the significance of aligning activities with a person's energy levels and recognizing limitations to prevent burnout. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-acceptance and finding strategies that work for individual needs and preferences.
Navigating judgments and limitations in managing ADHD
Skye and Wilkerv discuss the challenges of managing ADHD in the face of judgment and societal expectations. They acknowledge the lack of understanding and stereotypes surrounding ADHD, such as the common misconception that one should simply 'get over' executive dysfunction. The conversation highlights the importance of setting boundaries and accepting that not everyone will understand or be supportive. They encourage individuals with ADHD to prioritize self-care and manage their energy levels effectively. Both Skye and Wilkerv emphasize the need to challenge societal norms and find self-compassion in the face of ADHD-related limitations.
Less is more: Prioritizing and managing time and energy
Skye and Wilkerv discuss the significance of doing less and managing time and energy effectively. They stress the negative impact of overloading oneself with tasks and responsibilities without considering one's energy limits. Wilkerv shares his personal experience of realizing the importance of managing energy alongside time and how it has allowed him to maintain good mental health. They discuss the benefits of scheduling activities based on energy levels and being mindful of how different types of energy (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual) intersect and influence productivity. The conversation concludes with a reminder to focus on personal well-being and do what works best for one's own brain.
The ADHD Academy presale has launched! Sarah and I are looking forward to seeing you in the community and helping you build fun, consistent ADHD routines!
If you sign up in the first 48 hours, you'll also receive a 30-minute 1:1 ADHD Coaching Call with Skye, Sarah, or one of our Unconventional Organisation Coaches.
Find out more here: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Today I have the pleasure of speaking to noted ADHD podcaster Will Curb who shares his most useful ADHD strategies and how managing your energy could be the key to avoiding burnout.
After his ADHD diagnosis but still struggling to get things done, Will decided to create the Hacking Your ADHD Podcast. Today he has had over 2 million downloads and 100 episodes.
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