Scattered, Focused, Done — Reimagining Productivity with ADHD

This podcast episode discusses strategies for managing distractions and improving focus for adults with ADHD. It explores the impact of distractions, provides tips for creating an optimal work environment, and suggests techniques like giving floating attention a job, utilizing fidgets, and setting boundaries. The episode emphasizes the importance of having an execution plan and aligning activities with personal values and goals. Overall, it offers valuable strategies to help ADHD individuals overcome distractions and improve productivity.

DESCRIPTION: Determining whether your job or career is a good fit entails answering to 5 questions, including whether you’re in the right environment. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Resource: Book: Finding a Career That Works for You: A Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing a Career by Willma Fellman TRANSCRIPT: (00:00): So you’re wondering, are there jobs that are better suited... The post Do You Know What Jobs Are The Best Fit for ADHD Adults? appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: Learn which tools are the most effective in helping you stay organized, manage your time, achieve your goals and work with your ADHD. Also, find out how your ADHD challenges might get in the way of using the tools. So you can address them as they come up. KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCES: Articles: ADHD Adults... The post The 10 Tools Every ADHD Adult Needs to Be Successful. appeared first on Marla Cummins.

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DESCRIPTION: Adults with ADHD often have underdeveloped self-talk skills to guide their actions in positive ways. At the same time, unfortunately, they often have an abundance of negative self-talk, which can get in the way of doing what they want and being who they want. The antidote to this is to be aware of this... The post Beat Procrastination When You Change These 5 Types of Self-Talk appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: Inconsistency is one of the hallmarks of ADHD. And one of the places where this is glaringly true is motivation. Unfortunately, you may be using strategies to motivate yourself that don’t serve you well in the long run. To turn this around, check out the four strategies you can use that can help give... The post Do You Know the 4 Steps That Are the Key to Unlocking ADHD Motivation? appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: Since ADHD is a challenge of performance, not knowledge, you may need the help of a therapist and/or ADHD coach to make improvements in your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCES: Website: ACO Directory of ADHD Coaches Articles: TRANSCRIPT: 00:00: Deciding whether to work with a therapist and/or an ADHD coach can be complicated. I know.... The post Which Support Do You Need Right Now, a Therapist or an ADHD Coach? appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: You probably have more on your plate right now than you can do by yourself. And, though you may know that delegating can help you manage your workload, you may not delegate as much as you’d like right now. Learn about your challenges, including those related to your ADHD, and how you can address... The post ADHD Adults Who Want Less Overwhelm Need These 5 Delegation Tips appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: Tending to and upgrading, if necessary, these 9 environments can help you reach your goals more easily. KEY TAKEAWAYS: TRANSCRIPT: 00:01: I know you want to be productive, but just trying to work harder, longer, or faster is probably not going to get you there. You may need to also upgrade one or more... The post Optimizing These 9 Areas Is The Ultimate Key to Productivity With ADHD appeared first on Marla Cummins.

Description: If you are not leading the way you want, it may be you have not yet addressed key ADHD challenges. Ready to see how you can turn that around? Key Takeaways: Resources: Articles: Books: Transcript:  (00:01): You probably have strengths related to your ADHD symptoms that help you in your leadership role of managing... The post ADHD Managers Need to Use These 5 Strategies to Be Better Leaders appeared first on Marla Cummins.