
Scattered, Focused, Done — Reimagining Productivity with ADHD
Join me, Marla Cummins, an ADHD Coach, as I help you unlock your full potential. If you’ve been searching for strategies that align with the way your ADHD brain is wired, not against it, you’re in the right place. In each episode, I’ll share powerful tools, innovative techniques, and fresh perspectives to help you work with your unique strengths. I’ll help you turn overwhelming moments into manageable ones, so you can accomplish what’s most important to you. Don’t miss out on even more valuable insights! Sign up for my biweekly newsletter at marlacummins.com/planning, where you’ll receive unique ADHD-friendly strategies and resources straight to your inbox. As a bonus, you’ll get a free guide, “6 Common Planning Mistakes Adults with ADHD Make (and How to Avoid Them),” to elevate your planning skills and help you navigate planning with confidence.
Latest episodes

Oct 18, 2024 • 17min
Self-Compassion, Productivity and ADHD
DESCRIPTION: Because your goal is not just to get to the finish line, get stuff done. But you also want to feel less stress and overwhelm along the way, right? And, without self-compassion, your experience in getting to the finish line will likely continue to be full of stress and overwhelm. KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCES: Book:...
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Sep 13, 2024 • 12min
How To Prioritize With ADHD
Transcript (00:00): Find it hard to prioritize when everything seems important, but there’s only one of you and just not enough time. You’ve tuned into Scattered Focused, done Re-Imagining Productivity with ADHD, A podcast for ADHD adults like you who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills to get your...
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Jul 3, 2024 • 13min
Making Changes With ADHD
DESCRIPTION: The first step is acknowledging what stage of change you are in as this clarity will help you decide what you need to do, or in some cases, what you don’t need to do. Carlo DiClemente and J. O. Prochaska, six stages of change model is the perfect tool to gain clarity on your...
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Jun 5, 2024 • 13min
How to Build Self-Esteem and Confidence with ADHD
DESCRIPTION: Self-esteem is key to succeeding with ADHD. Follow these steps to improve your self esteem and self-confidence. KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCES: Blog: ADHD and Time, 4 Steps to Getting Places on Time Books: TRANSCRIPT: (00:01): Self-esteem is key to succeeding with ADHD. You’ve tuned into scattered focused, done re-Imagining Productivity with ADHD, A podcast for...
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May 4, 2024 • 13min
8 Strategies For Better Execution With ADHD
DESCRIPTION: Starting and executing is hard for ADHD Adults. Here are 8 strategies to make it easier. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Answers to these question can help you execute better: RESOURCES: Blog Posts TRANSCRIPT: (00:01): Executing can be easier even when you have ADHD. You’ve tuned into Scattered, Focused, Done – Reimagining Productivity with ADHD, a podcast...
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Apr 2, 2024 • 14min
How To Manange Rumination With ADHD
DESCRIPTION: Rumination can take a lot of time and energy unless you know how to counter it. Here are some strategies to help you manage it. KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCES: Book: Writing to Heal by James Pennebaker TRANSCRIPT: (00:07): You’ve tuned into Scattered Focused, Done Re-Imagining Productivity with ADHD, a podcast for ADHD, adults like you...
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Feb 28, 2024 • 10min
How To Use Self-Talk To Reach Your Goals
DESCRIPTION: The self-talk you use affects your thoughts and feelings and can guide your actions. The question is, is it positive or negative? KEY TAKEAWAYS: TRANSCRIPT: (00:01): The self-talk you use affects your thoughts and feelings and can guide your actions. The question is, is it positive or negative? You’ve turned into Scattered, Focused, Done...
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Jan 30, 2024 • 12min
Managing Sleep With ADHD
DESCRIPTION: Sleep is important to your health and can affect your ADHD symptoms. Learn how to sleep better with these tips. KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCES: Website: Sleep Foundation Sleep App: Sleep Cycle Sleep Data Collection: TRANSCRIPT: (00:00): Are you getting enough sleep? If not, this lack of sleep may be making your ADHD symptoms worse, but...
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Dec 27, 2023 • 16min
Tips For Managing Worry and ADHD
This podcast explores the challenges of excessive worry for ADHD adults. It discusses strategies to manage worry, including accepting feelings, practicing diffusion, and utilizing a solution-focused approach. The podcast also explores the impact of worry on working memory and offers techniques to manage worrying thoughts. It concludes with tips on finding solutions to problems and putting worry to work.

Dec 3, 2023 • 14min
Time Management That Works For ADHD Adults
Learn effective time and task management strategies for ADHD adults, including using the urgent important matrix and time blocking. Discover how to prioritize important but not urgent tasks, set boundaries, and reduce distractions to enhance productivity. Get practical tips on aligning tasks with energy levels, assigning themes to different days, and prioritizing tasks strategically to meet important goals.