

I'm Busy Being Awesome
Paula Engebretson
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 tendencies, or you simply want to take your productivity to the next level, this podcast is for you.
Are you busy being awesome?
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 tendencies, or you simply want to take your productivity to the next level, this podcast is for you.
Are you busy being awesome?
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Jun 5, 2023 • 33min
Episode 202: Endings and New Beginnings: Navigating Transition with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover The power of endings and new beginnings Three key lessons that help us navigate big transitions How you can apply these lessons to your life Join Overwhelmed to Action Free Training here – June 6-8 Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast “This is the part where” Episode 154: ADHD and Frustration Tolerance “Full body yes” Episode 172: Procrastination, ADHD, and the Intellectual Yes “The art of the pause” Episode 182: How to Slow Down with ADHD 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!

May 29, 2023 • 40min
Episode 201: How to Slow Down Time - Strategies for Adults with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover Three key reasons why time seems to slip through the cracks. How to ground yourself when you feel untethered Five actionable strategies to help you stay present and recognize the passage of time more often. Links From The Podcast Join Overwhelmed to Action Free Training here – June 6-8 Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here ADHD symptoms in healthy adults are associated with stressful life events and negative memory bias Mindfulness Meditation Training for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adulthood Tune into Episode 113: What is Time Blindness 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!

May 22, 2023 • 37min
Episode 200: Celebrating 200 – Key Lessons and Listener Favorites
In This Episode, You Will Hear Paula’s reflection on the journey of creating 200 episodes The inspiration for episode 200, specifically A highlight reel of listener favorites and key takeaways Join Overwhelmed to Action Free Training here – June 6-8 Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast (In Order Of Appearance) Episode #76: How Many Goals Should I Set? Episode #170: How To Make (And Stick To) A Routine With ADHD Episode #144: 3 Ways To Streamline Your Processes Episode #146: 10 Prioritization Traps That Keep The ADHD Brain Episode #172: Procrastination, ADHD, and The Intellectual Yes Episode #155: Four Steps To Help Perfectionism, Procrastination Episode #128: Discover 3 Simple Steps To Be More Resourceful With ADHD Episode #156: How to Increase Follow Through with ADHD 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!

May 15, 2023 • 28min
Episode 199: Parallel Tasking and ADHD - How to Reduce Distractions
In This Episode, You Will Discover The difference between multi-tasking and parallel-tasking How parallel tasking helps increase focus and follow through Strategies to use parallel tasking in your life Join Overwhelmed to Action Free Training here - June 6-8 Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Check out Indistractable 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!

May 8, 2023 • 29min
Episode 198: 5 Tips for Finishing Tasks with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover The leading reasons adults with ADHD struggle to finish tasks How to recognize where and when these obstacles show up for you Five actionable tips you can use today to help you finish the tasks piling up on your list. Sign up for the 3-Day Free Training Here 🎉 Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap 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!

May 1, 2023 • 25min
Episode 197: 3 Lessons You Deserve To Know With An ADHD Diagnosis
In This Episode, You Will Discover 3 key lessons every person with ADHD deserves to know How these lessons apply to your life What you can do with this information as you move forward Join us for the free 3-day training here! Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap 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!

Apr 24, 2023 • 25min
Episode 196: How to Make a Change with ADHD - Inside and Outside Jobs
In This Episode, You Will Discover The power of intentional change in your life. The two essential components of creating this change. What you can do to make it last. Sign up for the free training here! Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap 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!

Apr 17, 2023 • 29min
Episode 195: How to Stop the Sunday Scaries with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover What the Sunday Scaries are Why we get them How to reduce the Sunday Scaries and start the week off right Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn more about private coaching with Paula here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap 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!

Apr 10, 2023 • 32min
Episode 194: 10 Things Making My ADHD Life Easier Right Now
In This Episode, You Will Discover Ten (plus!) things making my ADHD life easier right now Why these tools are so supportive How you might implement similar tools to support your brain Links From The Podcast Tempur-Pedic Cooling Pillow Silk Pillowcase Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock Instant Pot (I have the 6 quart) Egg Cooker Cauliflower Rice Spotify Playlists Puzzle Board (aka Felt Board) HiyaHiya Knitting Needles (There's a small and large set) Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Tune into Episode 119 3 Reasons to Use a Shutdown Routine 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!

Apr 3, 2023 • 31min
Episode 193: 3 Steps To Stay On Track With Your Goals With ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover Where you fit within the three steps What you can learn from this awareness How to move forward and make the progress you want Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Paula here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Tune into episode 186: How to Use a Gold Pyramid Get your Goal Pyramid Guide 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!