
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

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Jan 28, 2023 • 19min
4 Strategies ADHD Adults Need to Stop Feeling Like an Impostor
Exploring strategies to address impostor syndrome in ADHD adults, reframing self-doubt, leveraging personal strengths, and embracing growth opportunities. The podcast delves into the relationship between ADHD traits and impostor feelings, emphasizing the importance of self-acknowledgment and setting attainable goals for personal development.

Dec 26, 2022 • 16min
Creating Change Will Be Easier When You Use These 6 Strategies
DESCRIPTION: Making changes to work better with your ADHD can be hard. But it could be easier if you use these 6 strategies. KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCES: ARTICLE: Are You Persisting in These Four Areas When It’s Better to Quit? TRANSCRIPT: 00:01: Making changes to work better with your ADHD can be hard. But it could...
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Nov 28, 2022 • 17min
Need Help Executing on Uncomfortable Tasks? Use These 5 Tips.
In this podcast, they discuss strategies for addressing discomfort to improve productivity with ADHD. Tips include self-compassion, seeking help, confronting avoidance reasons, and acknowledging benefits of pushing through challenges.

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Oct 25, 2022 • 17min
Are You Persisting in These 4 Areas When It’s Better to Quit?
DESCRIPTION: True following through is often a challenge for ADHD adults. But not knowing when to quit may also be problematic for you. Learn from 4 examples of when it might be better to throw in the towel. KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCES: Articles: Books: TRANSCRIPT: 00:03: One of the challenges for ADHD adults no doubt is...
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Sep 21, 2022 • 14min
Curious Why ADHD Adults Know What to Do But Still Don’t Follow Through?
Learn why ADHD adults struggle with follow-through, even when they know what to do. Discover how shame can worsen the issue. Understand that simple tasks may not be easy for those with ADHD. Explore strategies to improve task execution and be proactive, curious, and self-compassionate.

Aug 19, 2022 • 18min
ADHD Adults Need to Use These 5 Strategies to Listen Better
DESCRIPTION: Your ADHD may make it harder to listen. But, if you want to do better, to improve your relationships and productivity, you can. Here’s how. KEY TAKEAWAYS: ADHD symptoms can make it hard to listen. ADHD adults might want to upgrade their listening skills to improve relationships, productivity or for some other reason. Preparing...
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Jul 21, 2022 • 15min
Are You Ready to Create an ADHD Compatible Life Free of Shoulds?
DESCRIPTION: If the rules you are following right now are getting in the way of creating the type of ADHD-compatible life you envision you can change that. And you’ll want to if you want to live a life that’s in alignment with your values and allows you to more easily reach your goals. Here’s how...
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Jun 24, 2022 • 16min
Can ADHD Adults Really Become Less Susceptible to Feeling Rejected?
DESCRIPTION: It’s true that ADHD adults can be more susceptible to feeling rejected and feel the rejection more intensely. But there are proven strategies to work with these feelings to reduce the intensity and times you feel rejected. Listen to see how you can do this. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Feelings of rejection can be stronger for...
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May 29, 2022 • 18min
Want to Succeed? Stop Managing Weaknesses. Develop Your Strengths
DESCRIPTION: ADHD adults too often focus on their weaknesses, instead of developing their strengths. That’s a mistake! Here is how you can change that. KEY TAKEAWAYS: ADHD adults may often focus too much on managing their weaknesses. Focusing on talents and building strengths can make it easier to reach goals. Externalizing what you know about...
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Apr 26, 2022 • 17min
Are You Looking For Solutions for Your ADHD Memory Challenges?
DESCRIPTION: True, memory challenges are common for ADHD adults. But these challenges don’t have to get in your way, if you use these solutions. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Your ADHD contributes to your working memory and long-term memory challenges. There are many work arounds to compensate for these challenges, including tools strategies and mindsets. Learning about and...
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