

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?
Episodes
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Jan 16, 2023 • 27min
Episode 182: How To Slow Down With ADHD - Strategies for Impulsivity
In This Episode, You Will Discover What it means to pause. Why pausing feels especially challenging for the ADHD brain. Why we want to strengthen this skill set. The areas in our life where practicing the pause can lead to big returns. Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast 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 147 Four Stages of Awareness with ADHD Episode 139 What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, Listen to Russell Barkley’s ADHD expert webinar from 2021 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!

Jan 9, 2023 • 48min
Episode 181: Task Initiation, Boredom, and ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover Key Strategies To Navigate procrastination Work through boredom Design a flexible schedule that works best for your brain 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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and 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!

Jan 2, 2023 • 22min
Episode 180: How To Be The Hero Of Your Story - Self Concept And ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover What it means to be the hero of your story. How to identify the role you’re currently playing. How to shift out of a story of villain or victim if it’s not serving you, and step into the role of hero with confidence. 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!

Dec 26, 2022 • 25min
Episode 179: New Year Reflection & Expansion
In This Episode, You Will Discover the power of reflection for an ADHD brain Your accomplishments from the past 12 months Learn from the obstacles you overcame Plan an incredible year of growth ahead Get the Year End Reflection Workbook 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 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!

Dec 19, 2022 • 10min
Episode 178: When Things Feel Hard With ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover How to normalize the fact that we all make mistakes or overlook details How to give yourself grace when these situations happen How to put things into perspective and move forward with greater confidence Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast 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!

Dec 13, 2022 • 31min
Episode 177: Feeling Overwhelmed? Learn 3 Calming Techniques for Adults with ADHD today!
Explore the concept of overwhelm and its impact on individuals with ADHD. Learn techniques to calm oneself in overwhelming situations and manage and prioritize tasks. Question thoughts and beliefs while determining nonnegotiable tasks and creating clarity around priorities. Discover three techniques for adults with ADHD to manage overwhelm and find clarity: decluttering, self-care, and identifying non-negotiables.

Dec 5, 2022 • 27min
Episode 176: 5 Powerful Reminders for Adults Living With ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover The importance of clearly defining your problem The impact of asking for help The role fences play in our lives Why experience makes the best teacher How getting to the root cause of an obstacle can change everything Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast Follow ADHD Jesse 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 Connect with Paula on Instagram 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 or Spotify 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!

Nov 28, 2022 • 28min
Episode 175: ADHD, Flexible Thinking, and Doing Things “Right”
In This Episode, You Will Discover Why many ADHD brains struggle with inflexible thinking How to spot this tendency in your life Strategies to release the black-or-white thinking and start seeing the shades of gray How to use this information to work with your brain and positively impact your overall productivity Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast 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

Nov 21, 2022 • 31min
Episode 174: 4 Ways Tracking Can Help Support Your ADHD (And How To Do It!)
In This Episode, You Will Discover Four ways tracking can be impactful on your life Three key areas for tracking data How to effectively track the information (and remember to do it!) Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast 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 136: Increase Your Productivity by Counting Your Wins. Episode 173: How to Handle Big Emotions During the Holidays with ADHD

Nov 14, 2022 • 26min
Episode 173: How To Handle Big Emotions During The Holidays with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover What emotional dysregulation is. Why people with ADHD navigate such big emotions. A simple yet powerful set of questions to help support yourself through these emotions and show up the way you want to. Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Links From The Podcast 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 Learn more about Emotional Dysregulation here