ADHD reWired team of experts answer questions on topics including entrepreneurship, getting unstuck, learning from failures, setting boundaries, coaching, and systems as an artistic process. They discuss finding fulfillment in the workplace, starting a business, time management, the impact of sleep on parenting, therapeutic benefits of gardening, and the benefits of group therapy for individuals with ADHD.
Transitioning from a current job to becoming a coach for those with ADHD requires identifying strengths, setting boundaries, and pursuing coaching opportunities.
Overcoming indecision and uncertainty regarding professional direction can be achieved by considering values, experimenting with different paths, and seeking connection with others who have resolved similar dilemmas.
Managing time and attention as a working mother involves setting clear boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and incorporating activities that bring joy and relaxation into daily routines.
Deep dives
Finding Clarity and Focus in Career Transition
A listener named Derek, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD, seeks advice on transitioning from his current job in education to becoming a coach for others with ADHD. He feels stuck and overwhelmed, primarily due to his ADHD brain and dissatisfaction with his current underpaid job. The panel offers insights on identifying his strengths, pursuing coaching opportunities, and setting boundaries to manage overwhelm and procrastination. Building structure, seeking mentorship, and overcoming fear of failure are also discussed as ways to move forward in starting his own business and finding a rewarding career.
Discovering Purpose Amidst Multiple Options
A psychologist named Fiona shares her struggle with ADHD-related indecision and uncertainty regarding her professional direction. She expresses feeling lost and overwhelmed due to having many different projects and interests to choose from. The panel suggests considering values and personal passions to determine where to focus, experimenting with different paths, and seeking connection with others who have resolved similar dilemmas. They emphasize the importance of self-compassion, setting boundaries, and finding satisfaction in the process of exploration and experimentation.
Balancing Motherhood and Work
Zoe, a mother of two young children, seeks advice on managing her time and attention while juggling motherhood and work. She describes feeling guilty for not being fully present in either role and struggling to prioritize her own needs. The panel recommends setting clear boundaries, protecting uninterrupted work time, and practicing self-compassion. They highlight the importance of identifying activities that bring joy and relaxation, such as gardening, and incorporating them into daily routines as a form of self-care and stress relief.
Importance of Patience and Self-Care as a New Mom
As a new mom and freelance writer, the speaker expresses her struggles to get back into her career groove after the arrival of her second baby. Despite having childcare help, she finds it challenging to feel invested in her goals. She wonders if she needs to push through and reconnect with her ambitions or if patience is key. She also questions societal expectations that suggest having young children means being unable to accomplish anything. In the coaching community, the speaker seeks strategies from others who have successfully navigated similar situations. The discussion highlights the importance of being patient with oneself, recognizing the temporary nature of this phase of life, and focusing on self-care to regain motivation and energy.
Creating Systems and Boundaries to Enhance Productivity
Within the coaching groups discussed, participants experience significant positive change in a short time due to the support, learning new skills, and social connections offered. The group setting helps distribute energy and focus over time, allowing participants to prioritize and make progress. It is emphasized that participating in therapy or coaching is a form of self-care, providing an opportunity for self-examination and building relationships. The speakers encourage the creation of systems and frameworks, suggesting that these can be developed gradually while engaged in the desired activities. Documenting and reflecting on the process as it unfolds helps develop effective systems and routines. It is also crucial to set boundaries and minimize distractions during dedicated work time to maximize productivity.
Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! Go to adhdrewired.com/events to register so you can join the ADHD reWired Team live on Zoom and ask your ADHD-related questions! In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions about entrepreneurship, getting unstuck, learning from failures, setting boundaries, how coaching can help, systems as an artistic process, and more! You can even get an uninterrupted listening experience of this episode and all ADHD reWired episodes when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patreon! You might even catch some extra questions when you become a Patron and tune into the Patreon-only private podcast feed! Questions/Topics: [00:01:10] Introducing today’s panelists! [00:02:45] A listener, who was diagnosed in February 2023 and works in education, asks the panelists about using their skills to help others - specifically those with ADHD. What advice does the panel have to get unstuck and get started? [00:05:46] Eric asks what the listener would do if they were asked the same question. [00:12:08] Brian chimes in about struggling to find time to launch a business outside of work. [00:16:01] “How can I find more clarity and do something that’s going to be really powerful so I can follow that instead of doing way-too-many-things?” [00:18:19] Faisal talks about values and short-term goals. [00:21:35] Laura discusses the differences between excitement, overwhelm, getting overwhelmed from being excited, and feelings of boredom. [00:26:25] A listener, who is also a mom of two young children, is having difficulty “getting back into the groove” of their freelance work. What strategies do the panelists have to bounce back, and could the listener have time for group coaching? [00:28:51] Eric asks about self-care strategies. [00:30:56] Kristin talks about the impact on parents who have kids with special needs and medical needs. [00:34:13] Laura addresses how the coaching groups can help. [00:35:59] Eric asks about having boundaries around work-blocks and self-care. [00:39:09] A discussion about our inner critics and gardening! [00:44:02] “Can [ADHD reWired’s coaching groups] help people uncover what their goals/wants are? I think not knowing what I want and indecision are my biggest issues.” [00:45:37] Laura talks about people-pleasing, going with the flow, finding out who we are, and uncovering what’s truly important to us. [00:47:01] “Group is an experiential learning experience… Our biases [don’t] allow us to see how we’re doing these things that [aren’t] making it easier for us to move towards success.” - Faisal [00:48:58] Kristin addresses bringing life to group-coaching to integrate tools and strategies. [00:50:22] Brian talks about the differences between individual coaching and group coaching. [00:53:01] Kristin asks about creating systems. [00:55:40] Systems as an artistic process. [00:58:07] Closing thoughts. Resources & Honorable Mentions: ADHD reWired Episode 309 with Russell Ramsay: Rethinking Adult ADHD 🌟 Have you heard about our Adult Study Hall Community? Go to adultstudyhall.com to join our ADHD-friendly body-doubling community! 🌟 Interested in group coaching and want to take your ADHD management to the next level? Go to coachingrewired.com to get all the up-to-date information on the upcoming season of ADHD reWired's award-winning Coaching & Accountability groups!
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