

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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Mar 28, 2022 • 37min
Episode 140: Imposter Syndrome and ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover… How to identify imposter thoughts for what they are The five leading types of imposter syndrome How to challenge your imposter thoughts and move forward with greater 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 Mindset by Carol Dweck (aff. link) Getting Things Done by David Allen (aff. link) Valerie Young’s Free Chapter Secret Thoughts Of Successful Women by Valerie Young (aff. link) Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 13: How to Increase Self-Confidence Quickly with a Growth Mindset Episode 107: How to Manage Stress, Overwhelm, & Burnout Episode 122: 5 Ways We Get Stuck In All-Or-Nothing Thinking Episode 138: Too Many Ideas? Stay Focused With ADHD Episode 139: What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?

Mar 21, 2022 • 23min
Episode 139: What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? What Does RSD Look Like in ADHD?
In This Episode, You Will Discover… What Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is The different ways RSD presents itself How to support yourself if you struggle with RSD Coaching Resources Ready to take this work further? Learn more about coaching here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Get the Count Your Wins journal here Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Additional RSD Articles How ADHD Ignites Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: Symptom Test for ADHD Brains Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Rejection Sensitivity: The Emotional Rollercoaster of the ADHD Brain Rejection Can Be More Painful with ADHD What You Need To Know About Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

Mar 14, 2022 • 29min
Episode 138: Too Many Ideas? Stay Focused with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover How To… Recognize your distractions and when they come up Navigate your distractions without losing focus Capture and organize your brilliant ideas, so they’re ready for you when you need them Episodes Mentioned In The Podcast Episode 124: 3 Steps to Get Things Done Episode 119: 3 Reasons to Use a Shut Down Routine Episode 81: Closing Open Loops Links From The Podcast Learn more about coaching with Paula here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Paula's favorite ADHD resources Your Brain’s Not Broken (affiliate link) Get Your Brilliant Ideas List here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planner here

Mar 7, 2022 • 26min
Episode 137: Successful Goal Setting For ADHD
In Episode 137, You Will Discover The power of process goals (and what they are) Why process goals are so effective for the ADHD brain How to use process goals in your life Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Learn more about coaching here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here

Feb 28, 2022 • 32min
Episode 136: Increase Productivity By Counting Your Wins
In This Episode, You Will Discover: The importance of focusing on the gain rather than the gap How celebrating your wins helps you increase your productivity and follow-through Simple practices to implement this approach in your life today. Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Learn more about coaching here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Check out the Gap and the Gain here (affiliate link) Access the Count Your Wins journal here

Feb 21, 2022 • 25min
Episode 135: Here's Why You Want To Define Success For You
In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why it’s important to regularly define success. Why defining success is such a struggle in the first place. A simple, step-by-step approach to help you define success for yourself today. Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Learn more about coaching here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here

Feb 14, 2022 • 26min
Episode 134: 3 Steps to a Productive Mindset with ADHD
In This Episode, You Will Discover How To… The important role beliefs play in our ability to get things done. A powerful, 3 step process to help you uncover and shift your beliefs. A simple exercise you can use to shift your thinking and get into action today. Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Learn more about coaching here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Check out Byron Katie’s Loving What Is here (affiliate link)

Feb 7, 2022 • 22min
Episode 133: You're Not Behind
In This Episode, You Will Discover… How commonly we tell ourselves, “I’m so far behind.” Evidence to suggest you’re exactly on track. Powerful questions to help you create clarity on what it is that you genuinely want. Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Learn about coaching together here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here

Jan 31, 2022 • 21min
Episode 132: 5 Productivity Tips + 30 Inches of Snow
In This Episode, You Will Discover… Five key productivity tips to increase your effectiveness Examples of what these tips look like in different scenarios How to apply these strategies to your life Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Learn how we can work together here Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Listen to episode 101 here

Jan 24, 2022 • 16min
Episode 131: For Those Tough ADHD Days
In This Episode, You Will Discover… The role executive functions play in the brain. How to feel acceptance and compassion when you’re having an “off day.” How to best support yourself when these days happen. Links From The Podcast Ready to take this work further? Join the We’re Busy Awesome waitlist here! Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here