
I'm Busy Being Awesome
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?
Latest episodes

Jul 29, 2024 • 42min
Episode 262: Front End Vs. Back End Perfectionism & Your ADHD
Explore the intricate relationship between perfectionism and ADHD. Discover how perfectionist tendencies often stem from feelings of inadequacy. Learn about front-end perfectionism, which creates a fear of starting tasks, and back-end perfectionism, leading to incessant revisions and burnout. Gain insights on recognizing perfectionism in your life and overcoming its barriers to boost personal growth and productivity.

Jul 22, 2024 • 40min
Episode 261: 3 Secrets to Happiness When You Have ADHD
In Episode 261: 3 Secrets to Happiness When You Have ADHD, You Will Discover: Happiness is a practice, not a destination A powerful, 3-step framework to creating more happiness in your life How to put this framework into practice today Links From The Podcast Get the Podcast Roadmap Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome Learn about 1:1 coaching Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the ADHD Routine Revamp here Read The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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 15, 2024 • 33min
Episode 260: 3 Essential Coping Skills in Your ADHD Toolkit
In Episode 260: 3 Essential Coping Skills in Your ADHD Toolkit, You Will Discover: The top three foundational coping skills for an ADHD brain How to recognize if they’re missing How they’ll set you up for ongoing success in working with ADHD 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 ADHD Routine Revamp here Tune into Episode 182: How to Slow Your Brain Down & Pause with ADHD This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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 8, 2024 • 36min
Episode 259: How To Optimize Your Calendar with Time Containers
In Episode 259: You Will Discover The power of thinking through your day as a series of containers How to efficiently divide your projects to fit within these containers Methods to prioritize what matters most A step-by-step guide to implementing this approach 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 Get the ADHD Routine Revamp here Episode 243: The Four Quarters Method Organizing for the Rest of Us Decluttering at the Speed of Life

Jul 1, 2024 • 33min
Episode 258: How To Balance Short Vs. Long-Term Goals: 5 Helpful Tips
Discover how to balance short-term goals with long-term goals, especially challenging for ADHD brains. Learn key strategies to avoid overwhelm and prioritize effectively. Practical solutions provided for individuals with ADHD to manage long-term goals and current priorities, including flexible timelines and habit trackers.

Jun 24, 2024 • 29min
Episode 257: Non-Linear Thinking and ADHD: 7 Tips To Improve Focus
Explore the benefits of non-linear thinking and ADHD, with 7 tips to improve focus. Learn practical strategies like distraction notebooks and themed playlists to enhance productivity. Dive into the parallels between impulsivity and ADHD with 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' as a metaphor.

Jun 17, 2024 • 27min
Episode 256: How Hope Vs. False Optimism Shows Up in Our ADHD Lives
In Episode 256: You Will Learn To: Recognize how hope vs false optimism shows up in our lives Understand why and how they feel different from one another Discover ways to use this awareness to fuel genuine optimism and make proactive change 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 ADHD Routine Revamp here This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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!

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Jun 10, 2024 • 36min
Episode 255: An ADHD ChatGPT Guide: Helpful Prompts & ADHD Hacks
Discover how ChatGPT can assist with ADHD management by lightening cognitive load. Learn practical tips, prompts, and resources to optimize ChatGPT for organizing thoughts, managing tasks, and improving communication.

Jun 3, 2024 • 24min
Episode 254: Doing The Hard Thing To Get Results - Part 2
Episode 254 is for you if you’re: Feeling stuck or overwhelmed and wanting to take action. Seeking a new perspective on time and transitions with ADHD. Burnt out, exhausted, and ready for something different. Ready to accept and work with your 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 ADHD Routine Revamp here This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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 27, 2024 • 31min
Episode 253: Doing The Hard Thing To Get Results - Part 1
In Episode 253: You Will Discover: How embracing discomfort can foster significant growth and provide greater ease on the other side. Specific times it’s useful to lean into the challenge vs. when it’s better to take a different approach. Real life examples that demonstrate the concepts so you can easily implement 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 Get the ADHD Routine Revamp here This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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!