Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with Adult ADHD

Yes we are still dealing with coronavirus, COVID-19 and ADHD. And having ADHD doesn't make navigating the coronavirus and the disruption in schedules and routines any easier. We've had many months to figure things out, change schedules, set up our home offices and more. But, we are still dealing with this and will be for many more months to come. Add in the unpredictability of school in different models including at home, hybrid an others, and we still have to deal with the challenges of navigating distractions. Casey Dixon is back on Overcoming Distractions. Casey is an ADHD coach for high demand professionals including attorneys, professors, and other executives. Casey walks us through on this podcast how to navigate the coming seasons, fall and winter while we still have to deal with the disruptions of COVID-19. Dave and Casey discuss how locking down your schedule while a very popular and effective way to manage your time, has been a challenge from many. Casey discusses strategies to make sure you can still get your work and other responsibilities completes but leave room for some distractions. Casey works with many attorneys, and many in the legal profession have seen an incredible increase in business and demands on their time during COVID-19. Depending on the type of law you practice, this could be a reality and scheduling could be a challenge. Casey discusses how high-demand professionals are dealing with the disruptions and how she has worked with many to achieve some normalcy in their daily working environment. Dave and Casey discuss why sometimes it is important to just hit the pause button for a short time and come up with new routines and schedules. If you have kids in school, your workday may revolve around remote classes and other activities. To get the most out of your own schedule, you may need to revisit your way of doing things in the past. Some distractions are unavoidable, whether it is during COVID-19 times or not. Dave and Casey discuss this and how we can deal with a constant flow of distractions. From kids at home remote learning fiascos and family commitments. Casey wraps up with her top tips for navigating the fall and winter with ADHD and the coronavirus outbreak still upon us. Find Casey Dixon here: https://www.dixonlifecoaching.com/

If you want to learn and understand how successful entrepreneurs who just happen to have ADHD thrive in life and in business, you're going to want to listen to this episode of Overcoming Distractions the podcast. This episode Dave interviews Greg McDaniel a real estate guru located in California. Greg is prominently featured in Dave's book Overcoming Distractions and talks about life as an entrepreneur as well as growing up with a less than favorable relationship with schooling. Greg is a top real estate agent in California and now trains other real estate agents to be successful in their business. Greg talks about how important his routines are as a thriving entrepreneur with ADHD, the power of positive thinking and going for what you want in life, and not letting the little things get in your way. Greg talks about a positive mindset and what it takes to crush it in business as a person with ADHD. Greg talks about many of the strategies and tactics that helped him be a successful entrepreneur. He talks about journaling, writing down his goals, making sure he has a positive mindset, exercise, and just having a positive outlook on what he wants to accomplish as a businessperson. Many adults with ADHD make great entrepreneurs. And after you listen to Greg McDaniel, you'll understand why this entrepreneur has been so successful in the real estate business. Greg is high energy, a disciplined entrepreneur, and you'll be able to learn a lot about how he has been able to thrive in business and in life. You will begin to understand what is possible as an adult with ADHD. Greg wraps up the interview with his tips for starting, growing, and thriving in the business world. And Greg also tells us why people on House Hunters freak out when they don't see a double sink in the bathroom. You will be entertained, and you will laugh. Find Greg here and connect; http://mcdanielrealestatesystems.com/about-greg

This week we have another podcast about ADHD, entrepreneurship, following your dreams, and becoming a success in your chosen field. This week we interview Christopher Mitchell who is a travel writer and Blogger based in Canada and he has done just that, followed his dream. Support the show at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OvercomingD Chris talks about when he was in school and what he was good at and what he was not good at. He says he was always good at English classes so being a writer was a natural for him. Chris talks about how he taught overseas in Korea in other countries and how he ultimately got the chance to follow his dream of being a travel Blogger. Chris talks about why he always wanted to work for himself, and why right now it is a very good fit for his lifestyle. He's doing what he loves and that makes all the difference in the world. He also credits being persistent for being successful as a travel Blogger and how he developed a philosophy of nothing to lose in his journey. We wrap up with Chris giving his tips for starting, growing and sustaining a business. First he says you have to believe 100% in yourself , you have to have gratitude for the things you have, you have to give yourself the time, be patient, be able to chase new ideas , and find the time to do it. He also says you need to be kind to yourself in your entrepreneurial journey. Find Chris at: www.travelingmitch.com Or, https://www.christopherjdmitchell.com/

On this bonus episode of Overcoming Distractions, it's all Dave and no guest this time. Dave talks about what is on the minds of many during this COVID-19 era and as kids go back to school how we can start to adjust to get back to some new normal or a new routine to increase time, productivity, and focus. In short, some random thoughts from some personal experience from the past several months and how to make the most of our personal situations. What has worked for him and adjustments he is making as an entrepreneur. Dave shares his personal thoughts on getting kids back to school reworking your routine, finding flow and some of the best ways to be productive now that the kids are back in school. Understanding the kids could be remote learning in person or both. Dave also takes the time to talk about new ways to get work done creating small habits, taking an inventory of your priorities and seeing if this is the time to start something new. And Dave also goes through a couple tips that he has been using himself such as making sure his desk is clean, saying no to commitments that he cannot commit to. Something as simple as taking a walk instead of going to the gym and finding some new ways to work to make productivity that much easier.

How do I know what type of online ADHD support I can use? It is a common question and there are many resources out there for adults with ADHD. In this podcast we go over the many types of resources available to those with ADHD, how to navigate those resources and find out what the best fit is for you. From podcasts about ADHD, blogs , online courses , as well as virtual coaching, there are a whole host of resources available and this week we have Laura MacNiven from the Springboard Clinic to go through those topics and sort out what the best ones are . Laura is the author of the book and workbook May We Have Your Attention Please and is the cofounder of the Springboard Clinic in Canada. Laura will take us through the pros and cons of managing your ADHD virtually , She will discuss what our expectations should be when trying to manage ADHD through a virtual program , she will talk about accountability and how you can best use accountability in a virtual setting. We discuss some of the negatives of the online world of ADHD including unhealthy dialog on platforms such as Twitter and why in many cases, this serves us no good in helping us thrive with our ADHD. While social media has helped many with shared experiences and meeting like-minded people, there tends to be some unhealthy conversations that do not serve us well. Laura talks about the commitment that you need to manage your ADHD in an online setting and we discuss one of the most powerful tools in thriving with ADHD-self-awareness. Self-awareness is the foundation for anyone who want to thrive with ADHD and make positive change. May We Have Your Attention Please Online Course for ADHD Laura introduces us to the online version of her book, May We have Your Attention Please. The book is a fantastic resource and we know the online version will be just as effective in helping those with ADHD manage and thrive. Laura takes us through how the course works, what those who go through the course can expect as well as how the course is run from month to month. She has also given listeners of Overcoming Distractions a 15 percent off code that you should use if you want to subscribe to her course. Find the course link below. MWHYAP15OFF http://www.springboardclinic.com/the-book/online-course

This week we have a great conversation about schooling, music and proving people wrong. Yes, that's a thing in the world of ADHD. Jesse Friedberg (aka Jesse Jukebox) is a Cleveland-based children's musician who grew up struggling with ADHD and we discuss a number of topics during our conversation. In school, Jesse had challenges with paying attention like many kids with ADHD and he also had challenges in speech delay which made learning in school even more difficult. With the proper support and guidance, Jesse went on the Berkeley College of Music in Boston and studied songwriting. Jesse talks about how teachers called him stupid when he was young and how that made him feel. As well as how it motivated him to prove them wrong. Jesse went on the earn a Master's Degree in early childhood education and now teaches among others, kids that might have been like him in his early years. He talks about what it took for a kid with ADHD to get through schooling at that level. He talks about how now as a teacher, he does work with children that have attention challenges and how he can relate as well as take from his own personal experiences. Jesse is also running a business and recording albums so he also discusses what it is like running his own creative business and what it takes to do so. Jesse has a great story of how a child with ADHD can not only become successful but thrive and find work that has meaning to them. You can find Jesse Friedberg at; www.jessejukebox.com

We are going right back to health and wellness 101 on this podcast episode. The guest this week is Dr. Pat Boulogne, founder of Health Team Network and the author of Why Are You Sick, Fat and Tired? And we're talking about getting back to the basics of being healthy and fit. Dr. Pat and Dave talk about how many have either let their health decline during COVID-19 and how many others have taken this time to get back in shape, eat healthier and get on a better path and healthier lifestyle overall. Why is it a challenge for some to get healthy and stay fit? Dr. Pat discusses why this may happen and some tips to stay focused on that healthier lifestyle. Dr. Pat also talks about the signs that we need to be aware of before we let our health and wellbeing go too far. Dr. Pat walks us through some of the basic steps to get our health and wellness back in order, and back on track. We talk about how to implement healthy habits into our daily lives and how to make it easy and simple to follow. And Dr. Pat wraps up our discussion with her top tips for staying healthy and fit. Whether you have ADHD or not, or just a distracted entrepreneur, you'll find our discussion valuable and simple to follow. You can find Dr. Pat Boulogne and her book here: https://healthteamnetwork.com/

Are you an overthinker, procrastinator, or book lover? Are you distracted but focused all at the same time? Do you hate waiting but love daydreaming new ideas? And do you feel you have multipotentiality? You might be a gifted adult. This podcast is dedicated to those who feel they are gifted adults. The guest this time is Paula Prober, a licensed psychotherapist and the author of two books, Your Rainforest Mind and Journey into your Rainforest Mind. Paula begins by talking about her definition of someone who has the rainforest mind including qualities, and examples of those gifted adults. She also discusses some of the challenges of gifted adults including waiting for things, overwhelm and meeting up to one's potential as well as the ability to focus. Paula talks about the many gifts of those who are gifted adults and talks about where the term rainforest mind comes from. And she gives advice for anyone who might need a little help in fostering their gifts. Find Paula Prober at: https://rainforestmind.wordpress.com/

I'm looking for you the listener to tell your story and at the same time, give others advice on how to minimize the distractions in life, become more focused and get more out of life. It does not have to be focused around ADHD. As long as you can provide value to the listeners of Overcoming Distractions. If you have experience in creating time management practices, entrepreneurship, productivity, and solid tips for those in business, that will help others. If you have an inspirational story of how you have overcome the odds in life, or business and become successful despite some setbacks, please send in your story. Did you have a horrible time in school? Let's talk. Have you found the perfect career and want to share that with others, lets talk. Have you come up with an awesome business idea? Cool, lets talk. Go to https://overcomingdistractions.com/ and hit the Contact page. Don't forget to fill in as much detail as you can including what other listeners can take away from our discussion. Remember, I cannot get back to everyone who submits an idea but please know that every single submission will be read. https://overcomingdistractions.com/

If you are looking for some great advice on how to achieve some peace of mind in this busy world, this is a great podcast for you to listen to. Giovanni Dienstmann is the guest and he is a meditation teacher and coach. Giovanni is also the author of Practical Medication, A Simple Step by Step Guide. Giovanni calmly walks us through some of his approach to gaining a more peaceful life on this episode. We talk about the concept of the monkey mind, what it is and what the monkey mind can prevent us from doing in life and business. How the monkey mind clutters our thoughts and ways we can tame that distracted mind. Giovanni discusses the three pillars of mindfulness including calm, centered and focused. He discussed the difference between all of them and how achieving some mastery over these traits, we can become much more relaxed and aware of our minds, body and surroundings. Giovanni gives his experts tips on how to get started on a mindfulness program and simple exercises to begin the practice of mindfulness. He also talks about other ways to practice meditation and mindfulness including walking. We take time toward the end to have a chat about the bully in our minds and Giovanni takes time to walk us through ways we can tame the bully in our heads. You can find out more about Giovanni, his courses, book and coaching here at his website. https://liveanddare.com/