

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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Jul 31, 2023 • 29min
Episode 210: How To Have Fun When Working On Your Goals
In This Episode, You Will Discover How To Recognize and celebrate your progress by setting achievable milestones. Let go of expectations and embrace flexibility in outcomes and approaches. Intentionally introduce playfulness to your experience of goals overall 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!

Jul 24, 2023 • 35min
Episode 209: Beyond Black and White - Navigating All-or-Nothing Thinking with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover Five key areas ADHD brains struggle with all-or-nothing thinking Three effective strategies to embrace the gray with greater ease How to implement these practices in your life today. 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!

Jul 17, 2023 • 35min
Episode 208: How To Zoom In & Get Specific With ADHD: Step By Step
In This Episode, You Will Discover Why we feel overwhelmed when facing a big project with ADHD A simple, step-by-step process that helps you break down the project into manageable steps Specific examples demonstrating how to implement the process in real-life situations 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 Episode 108: How to Ask for Help with Confidence Episode 207: Stuck in the Details and Feeling Overwhelmed 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!

Jul 10, 2023 • 28min
Episode 207: How To Avoid Overwhelm and Getting Stuck In The Details
This discussion dives into the unique challenges of feeling overwhelmed, especially for those with ADHD. It highlights how easily distractions can pull focus and offers actionable strategies to regain clarity. Listeners learn to identify when they're slipping into overwhelm and how to prioritize effectively. The insights aim to empower individuals to navigate through the chaos by concentrating on essential tasks.

Jul 3, 2023 • 33min
Episode 206: Harnessing the Power of a Mid-Year Review with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover Why the review process is so powerful for people with ADHD Seven ways to jog your memory and make the review process easier Powerful reflections questions designed specifically for an ADHD brain 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 Get the Mid-Year Review Workbook here Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 91: 5 Easy Steps for the Messy Middle Episode 205: Top 5 Strategies for Time Management with ADHD (and why they work) 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!

Jun 26, 2023 • 35min
Episode 205: Top 5 Strategies for Time Management with ADHD (and why they work)
In This Episode, You’ll Discover Five proven time management strategies for adults with ADHD Why these approaches work so well How to apply them in your life 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 Time Timer* (affiliate link) 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!

Jun 19, 2023 • 32min
Episode 204: Benefits of Body Doubling for Adults with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover What body doubling is Why body doubling is especially effective for people with ADHD Practical approaches to implement body doubling in your life today 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 Gretchen Rubin - The Four Tendencies 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!

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Jun 12, 2023 • 32min
Episode 203: Creating Your Ideal Schedule – Simplifying Structure for ADHD
Exploring the delicate balance of simplicity and complexity in schedules for ADHD individuals. Importance of tailored support for optimal functioning. Tips on finding the right level of support. Benefits of small group coaching for overcoming challenges like procrastination and perfectionism.

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!